Former Jones County Corrections Officers Arrested for Criminal Charges
Jones County Sheriff’s Department narcotics agents arrested 41-year-old Thomas Powell, from Laurel, and 36-year-old Charles Sullivan, from Ellisville, on Wednesday, April 10. Powell faces charges of Introduction of Contraband into a Correctional Facility, Conspiracy to Commit a Felony, and Felony Extortion over $250. Meanwhile, Sullivan was taken into custody on a charge of Felony Extortion […]
Tennessee Man Arrested After Dollar General, Exxon Robbed In Mississippi
A man from Murfreesboro Tennessee was arrested in three armed robberies in Mississippi on Tuesday, April 9. On Tuesday, Tishomingo County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to Dollar General on Highway 25 near Goat Island regarding an armed robbery that had happened a short time before. While Deputies were en route to Dollar General, Tishomingo County […]
Wolf Lake closed until further notice after heavy rainfall
Due to flooding and high water resulting from heavy rainfall, Wolf Lake is closed to all recreational boating until further notice. This order is pursuant to the authority of the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, as authorized by the Commission. Other than by persons owning property in the affected area, recreational boating on […]
Picayune Police Dept. Looking For 15-Year-Old Runaway With Blue Hair
The Picayune Police Department is asking the public to help find a 15-year-old Macayla Lynn Vice. Macayla is described as 5’2” tall and approximately 130 lbs with short blue hair. She was last seen on April 12 at 1:45 PM wearing black sweatpants with white stripes. She has on a tie-dye hoodie with “good vibes” […]
Rankin County Sheriff’s Dept. Looking For Leads In 2023 Murder Investigation
The Rankin County Sheriff’s Department is asking the public for help with the murder of a man named Kenneth Lee Shoemaker that happened October 30, 2023. According to Investigator Tyler Burnell, Kenneth Lee Shoemaker, from Pelahatchie, was injured after an assault near Pelahatchie. During the initial investigation, investigators were able to track the victim’s last […]
Commissioner Tindell Announces New Internal Affairs Division and Director
Commissioner Sean Tindell announced the appointment of Patrick Beasley, who will be the Director of the newly created MSDPS Internal Affairs, Standards, and Professionalism. This division will consist of representatives from each sworn division that is a part of the Mississippi Department of Public Safety. MSDPS said that Beasley is an esteemed professional with proficiency […]
Man Arrested After Allegedly Damaging Vehicle In Oxford Parking Garage
On April 3rd, the Oxford Police Department responded to the City Parking Garage regarding damages to a vehicle. After reviewing security camera footage, officers arrested 19-year-old Christopher Rodriquez, of Oxford. He was charged with Felony Malicious Mischief. Rodriquez was taken before a Municipal Court judge for an initial bond hearing and was issued a $3,000 […]
Jackson Man Sentenced to over 15 Years in Prison for Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
A Jackson man was sentenced to 188 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute 5 grams or more of methamphetamine and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. According to court documents, in June 2022, as part of an ongoing investigation, agents executed a search warrant at the residence of 34-year-old […]
The Sound Amphitheater Holds Grand Opening Today In Gautier
The grand opening of The Sound Amphitheater, a cornerstone of the city’s Town Commons Project, is set to take place today, Friday, April 12th. Representing a significant investment of $8 million, this state-of-the-art amphitheater stands as the largest entertainment economic endeavor the region has seen in decades. Located at 3855 Dolphin Dr in Gautier, The […]
Ridgeland Police Dept. Trying To Identify Man, Woman Wanted For Credit Card Fraud
The Ridgeland Police Department is asking the public to help identify a man and woman caught on surveillance photos from a local business. This is about an investigation of alleged credit card fraud, which took place in December of 2023. Anyone with information that leads to an arrest could be eligible for up to a […]