Two Arkansas men in custody on drug charge

HAYTI, Mo. -- Two men are in custody after attempting to steal anhydrous ammonia in Pemiscot County, authorities report. According to reports, during the early morning hours Saturday, Pemiscot County deputies and the Bootheel Drug Task Force arrested Gary Dane Cunningham 29, and Michael Christopher Markum, 23, of Paragould, Ark. The two were attempting to steal anhydrous ammonia from the Peach Orchard Gin located in Pemiscot County. Anhydrous ammonia is a fertilizer but is also a key ingredient used in the manufacturing of methamphetamine. Both men are being held at the Pemiscot County Justice Center on felony warrants charging them for attempted stealing. Bond is set at $10,000 each.