Man Arrested For Allegedly Burglarizing Jackson Garden Center
On April 14, Detective Timothy Bailey responded to 1320 Ellis Avenue (Hutto’s) in regards to a business burglary suspect who had been taken into custody by Precinct 2 officers. Detective Bailey arrived on scene and spoke to the owner and the suspect was transported to headquarters. Suspect, Lee Morris, was arrested and booked into the […]
Woman Pleads Guilty To Embezzling Brandon High School Band Booster Funds
According to a report from WLBT, a Rankin County woman plead guilty to embezzling high school band booster funds. She is expected to be sentenced next week. WLBT said that Donna Gladney Floyd is expected to be sentenced for embezzling $25,000 from the Brandon Band Booster Club. She faces up to 20 years in prison […]
Fatal Car Crash Linked to Kratom Use Sparks Concern in Rankin County
At approximately 7:33 am on January 19 the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department responded to a crash at Barnett Bend Circle and Old Fannin Road in Rankin County. Despite efforts by first responders, the driver died at the scene. In the wake of this incident, the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department, in collaboration with the Rankin County […]
Man Charged With Murder After Girlfriend’s Body Found In Yard Of Abandoned Columbus Home
According to WTVA, a man has been charged with murder after his girlfriend’s body was found in the yard of a Columbus home. The home on Industrial Street was abandoned. The body was found at 10 a.m. on Tuesday. 25-year-old Ashanti Jade Turner was identified as the victim. According to WTVA, her boyfriend Damian Peterson […]
VIDEO: Home Shot Into On Faith Way In Brandon
On April 25, at approximately 10:33 p.m., the Brandon Police Department received a call reporting gunshots at 104 Faith Way in Brandon. Officers responded to the scene and found numerous shell casings on the ground and bullet holes on the exterior of the house. They determined that nobody was inside the house when the shooting […]
Capitol Police Investigating After Man Found Shot On Jefferson Street
Capitol police are investigating a shooting that happened late Wednesday night, around 11:15 p.m. According to public information officer Bailey Martin, officers responded to a call regarding a deceased subject on Jefferson Street. When they arrived, officers discovered the person had been shot. This is an active investigation. There is no suspect information at this […]
14 Arrested After Joint Force Drug Operation In Yazoo County
On Wednesday, April 24th, The Yazoo County Sheriff’s Office, Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, and Mississippi Highway Patrol joined forces and conducted a mass saturation detail that took place all across Yazoo County. 14 people were arrested in the operation. Eight people were arrested for DUI or other. One person was arrested for DUI refusal. One […]
MHP On Scene Of Crash With Serious Injuries In Harrison County
MHP is on the scene of a crash with serious injuries in Harrison County on I-10 West. The crash is at the 24 mile-marker. First responders are at the scene of a two-vehicle crash that involves serious injuries. The left westbound lane is open for travel. Motorists can expect travel delays in the area.
Pearl Police Looking For Missing Man Who Suffers From Severe Depression
UPDATE: Chad Franks has been found and is safe. ORIGINAL STORY: The Pearl Police Department is looking for a missing man named Chadwick “Chad” Lyn Franks. Chad was last seen in Pearl at his home. Police said he left, taking only his wallet. His phone and vehicle were left at home. He suffers from severe […]
Two Arrested After Home Burglarized In Hattiesburg
On Thursday, April 25, at approximately 12:20 p.m., Hattiesburg Police received a report of a residential burglary in progress, where two individuals had forcibly gained entry into an (unoccupied) house in the 200 block of Parkdale Drive. Thanks to the public’s help, officers responded quickly and located the suspects inside the home, and took them […]