Mississippi Board on Law Enforcement Officer Standards & Training v. Clark

LEE, P.J.,

for the Court.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

¶ 1. The Clarksdale Police Department hired Daryl A. Clark on June 26, 2002. Clark served as a police officer without incident until July 2003. On July 19, 2003, at approximately 3:45 a.m., Officer Scott Johnson was escorting a suspect down the hall of the Clarksdale Police Department when he noticed a small plastic bag lying on the floor. The substance in the bag appeared to be powder cocaine. Officer Johnson contacted Corporal Billy Baker who tested the substance. It tested positive for cocaine. Officer Johnson testified that he initially…