Drug Roundup in Calhoun County Leads to Multiple Arrests; One Suspect Still at Large
Yesterday, the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics (MBN), conducted a significant drug roundup in Calhoun County. This operation marks the culmination of an ongoing investigation that has spanned nearly a year. The roundup resulted in six arrests, with authorities still on the lookout for one individual: Jalen Jamar […]
South Carolina Woman Wanted For Kidnapping And Attempted Murder Arrested At Tunica County Casino
On Tuesday, May 28, the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office was alerted to the abduction of a female and her 8-year-old son from a home in the Jefferson area. After approximately eight hours, deputies successfully located both victims. The adult female sustained non-life-threatening injuries, while her son was unharmed. Two individuals have been charged in connection […]
First Human Case Of West Nile Virus Reported In Rankin County
Press Release from MS Dept. of Health JACKSON, Miss. — The Mississippi State Department of Health has confirmed Mississippi’s first human case of West Nile Virus this year in Rankin County. West Nile Virus is transmitted primarily through the bite of an infected mosquito. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), most […]
Armed And Dangerous Man Wanted In Yazoo County
The Yazoo County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on the whereabouts of William Elijah Ellzey, who is wanted for several charges. Ellzey, considered armed and dangerous, is approximately 5’8” tall and weighs around 140 pounds. Ellzey was last seen on June 19th at around 10:45 p.m. at Clubview Apartments. Authorities urge anyone who sees him […]
Pontotoc County Deputies Arrest Tupelo Man on Multiple Drug Charges
The Criminal Investigation Division of the Pontotoc County Sheriff’s Department announced the arrest of 53-year-old Theron Gates, from Tupelo, on multiple drug-related charges. He was arrested on Saturday night during nighttime narcotic operations conducted by the Patrol Division. While patrolling the highways, county roads, and streets of Pontotoc, deputies apprehended Gates. They found he was […]
53-Foot Trailer Loaded Down With Watermelons Catches Fire In Wiggins
Tuesday night, shortly after 11:00 p.m., the Wiggins Fire Department and Stone County Fire Service responded to a vehicle fire involving a 53-foot refrigerated van trailer loaded with watermelons. Upon arrival, units found the trailer fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters battled the intense blaze for over an hour, working tirelessly to extinguish it. With the […]
Convicted Felon Arrested for Weapon Possession During Oxford Traffic Stop
The Oxford Police Department conducted a routine traffic stop on Highway 7 near Highway 30, which led to the arrest of 48-year-old Jason Hyde, of Holly Springs, MS. During the stop, officers discovered that Hyde, a convicted felon, was in possession of a weapon. Hyde was arrested and charged with Possession of a Weapon by […]
Two Wanted After Dollar General Armed Robbery In Lowndes County
Deputies from the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department are on the hunt for two suspects involved in an armed robbery at the Dollar General located at 419 Lehmberg Street. The incident occurred on Tuesday, June 18, around 9:45 p.m. Upon arriving at the scene, deputies spoke with the store manager who provided a detailed account of […]
Former Gulfport Fire Chief Dies
Former Gulfport Fire Chief Michael Beyerstedt has died unexpectedly. The fire department shared how Michael made a profound impact on those serving in the fire department and in the community. They shared the news on facebook. “It is with great sorrow that we share the news of the passing of Michael Beyerstedt. Mike was a […]
One Arrested, One Wanted In Ongoing Hattiesburg Attempted Murder Investigation
On Tuesday, June 11, Hattiesburg Police, with the assistance of the U.S. Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force, arrested a suspect in an ongoing attempted murder investigation. 27-year-old Michael Russell, of Hattiesburg, has been charged with one count of Accessory After the Fact in connection to the April 21, shooting that occurred in the 200 block of […]