Pascagoula police seek information on Tuesday shooting
Tuesday around 12:58 a.m., Dispatch received a call of shots fired near Doby Street and Lanier Avenue in Pascagoula. While officers were responding to this call they spotted a vehicle leaving the area in a high rate of speed with no headlights on. Once police stopped the vehicle, they found the passenger, 20 year old […]
Jackson killer gets life in prison for capital murder, but who is Joshua Dukes?
A man accused of killing four people in 2016 was convicted of capital murder in the death of an 85-year-old Korean War veteran on Monday. Joshua Dukes, who then-Jackson Police Chief Lee Vance said actually could qualify as a serial killer, went to court last week on the murder of James Hankins, who was working […]
Purvis Couple Sentenced to Prison on Conspiracy / Meth, Heroin, Fentanyl Charges
A Purvis husband and wife were sentenced to prison late last week for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine, heroine and fentanyl. Jeremy Graham, 32, and Harley Graham, 26, were both sentenced to 236 months, or 19.5 years, in prison. Jeremy Graham pled guilty on Feb. 10, and Harley Graham pled guilty on […]
Makaylah Jolley denied bond, given capital murder charge in Tuesday initial appearance
Makaylah Jolley was denied bond today at her initial appearance at which she was informed of her formal charge of capital murder in the blunt force trauma death of her daughter, Khalysie Jolley. Witnesses told police the child was slammed to the ground repeatedly before Jolley ran off into the woods to escape officers. She […]
JPD investigates Monday homicide
Jackson Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Monday evening in the 1600 block of North West Street. Jimmy Pierce, 50, was shot twice in the chest by a unknown man who demanded his wallet as he sat outside. Pierce was transported by AMR to UMC where he was pronounced dead. The suspects were last […]
Starkville man pleads guilty in a scheme involving $6 million in COVID-Relief Fraud
A Starkville man pleaded guilty today to one count of wire fraud in connection with a scheme to defraud the Paycheck Protection Program of more than $6 million in COVID-19 relief loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. According to court documents, Christopher Paul Lick, […]
Man shot in Pascagoula, police seek 3 suspects
Around 9:44 p.m. Sunday, dispatchers in Pascagoula received a call of a shooting at the 2100 block of Eden Street. When officers arrived on scene they found Kieon Gray, 26,of Gautier, suffering from a gunshot wound to his stomach. Gray was transported to Singing River Hospital for non-life threatening injuries. The suspects are three black […]
Pontotoc deputies search for man connected to April murder
Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi and the Pontotoc Sheriff’s Department need your help in locating Joseph D. Bean. Joseph Bean is wanted in connection with a murder that occurred on April 27th in Pontotoc County. He should be considered armed and dangerous and should not be confronted. If anyone has any information of the whereabouts […]
Tupelo police ask for help identifying suspect in strong armed robbery
Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi and the Tupelo Police Department need your help in identifying the person or persons involved in a strong armed robbery in the North Gloster and Barnes Crossing area on Sunday. It was reported the suspect left in a silver/gray Honda Fit. If anyone has any information, please call Crime Stoppers […]
Tupelo police charge teen in stolen electronics case
Last Tuesday, Tupelo Police were notified of a theft from an agricultural tractor in the fields north of the 700 block of East Main. The victim advised that computer electronics had been taken from a John Deer Ag Tractor. The suspect had damaged the tractor during the theft. Officers located several suspects in the area […]