Hinds County Sheriff Confirms Arrested Jailer Is Accused Of “Release For Money” Scheme
According to Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones, a jailer who worked for the Hinds County Sheriff’s Department was arrested and charged with extortion. Sheriff Jones said the, now-former, jailer was identified as 37-year-old Darryl Jackson, Jr. He was immediately terminated. The incident is still under investigation, but Sheriff Jones said they believe the scheme involved […]
Boat catches fire on the Rez, towed to safety by another boat
A boat caught on fire with two passengers and a dog aboard, according to Reservoir Fire Chief Josh Swales. Swales said a couple and their dog went out on an older model cabin cruiser style Sea Ray they had just gotten worked on. As soon as they got it out of the shop, they had […]
Texas Man Sentenced to Statutory Maximum After Jury Trial
An Edinburg, Texas man was sentenced today to 20 years in prison for conspiring to possess with intent distribute cocaine. 52-year-old Jose Humberto Gandara was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Gulfport. According to Court documents and evidence presented at trial, in 2016, Jose Humberto Gandara was stopped in Gulfport while driving a 2012 Volkswagen […]
One Arrested After Search Warrant Revealed 356 Grams Meth, Firearms At Jackson Home
On Monday, April 15, agents with the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, and the Capitol Police Officers executed a search warrant on a house on the 4000 block of I-55 North Frontage Road in Jackson. The subject, James Bradley Odom, was arrested for aggravated trafficking of a controlled substance, possession with intent to distribute narcotics while […]
Two Arrested After Body Of Missing Man Found Burned On Side Of Copiah County Hwy
UPDATE: Tyrell Deonte Bridges was arrested by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department on Wednesday evening. ________________________________________________________________________________ On the morning of Monday, April 15th, the father of 53-year-old Billy Ray Jones reported to the Copiah County Sheriff’s Office that his son was missing and had not been seen since Saturday night. Shortly after the report was […]
Investigation Underway After Woman Found Dead On Sidewalk Outside Of Hattiesburg Apartment
Hattiesburg Police are investigating the death of a white female who was found unresponsive on a sidewalk near an apartment complex in the 2300 block of West 7th Street. The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, April 17. The Hattiesburg Police Crime Scene Unit confirmed the victim had been shot, and the 29-year-old […]
STEPPING UP TO SERVE: Pascagoula Officer Assists Elderly Woman When Roadside Aid Fails to Respond
A Pascagoula police officer came to the rescue of an elderly lady after her insurance’s roadside assistance failed to answer. On Monday, Pascagoula Police said they received a call from a citizen who said his elderly mother had a flat tire and she was pretty upset about it. Officer Lipsey showed up to help her […]
Firearms Seized at Claiborne County High School Baseball Game
At the fairgrounds in Claiborne County on Tuesday night, deputies seized several firearms at a high school baseball game. One individual has been detained for questioning, sparking further investigation into the incident. The Sheriff said that Deputy William Mobley and Investigator LaTonya Williams are being hailed for their vigilant and proactive efforts in ensuring the […]
Brady’s K9 Fund Donates Ballistic Vest For Gulfport Police Department K9 Tokio
The Gulfport Police Department said that “Brady’s K9 Fund” donated a ballistic vest for K9 Tokio. Brady’s K9 Fund is an organization that provides essential equipment and resources to K9’s. Their goal is to make sure they’re well-equipped and protected for their entire shift. “Together we can ensure our K9 officer come home safe together”
Saucier man arrested for allegedly stabbing mom’s boyfriend
A Saucier man has been arrested on domestic violence charges. According to Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley, Deputies were called to a residence on Armes Road where there was a report of a stabbing. They found a man who had several stab wounds to his torso. The victim said his girlfriend’s son, Damien Triplett, had […]