Jones County Sheriff asks for help to bring another K9 to the department
Jones County Sheriff Joe Berlin is hoping that his community will step up and help the department bring in a new K9. Berlin wrote a letter seeking donations recently. He said the $15,000 needed is not budgeted for this year, but that his department “desperately” needs another K9 in addition to the three they have. […]
Traffic stop becomes inspirational friendship for Gulf Coast Trooper and grieving man
A Mississippi Highway Patrol Trooper made a special connection with a man who needed a friend recently when he pulled him over for speeding. Trooper Caleb McQueen was patrolling in Hancock County when he saw a car speeding on Highway 607, according to Troop K’s Facebook page. He pulled the car over, and as the […]
Deputies seek Vancleave convicted felon on gun charges
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a man facing gun charges. Jager Lauren Whitaker, 26, is wanted on charges of possession, sale or transfre of a stolen firearm and felon in possession of a weapon. Whitaker’s last known address is Vancleave, but he’s believed to be in St. […]
Convicted sex offender allegedly runs from police, fires shots, later injures officer in fight
A Clinton police officer is injured after a registered sex offender ran from him, fired shots at him, and then fought back as the officer was trying to apprehend him. Clinton officials said the officer was trying to stop Jerry “Poco” McAlister, 45, for a traffic violation on I-20 on Wednesday evening when the suspect […]