Man Pleads Guilty to Sexual Battery in Pontotoc County
36-year-old Timothy Daniel Martin pleaded guilty today in Pontotoc County Circuit Court to two counts of sexual battery. Martin was sentenced to 30 years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections. Due to the nature of the offenses, Martin is ineligible for parole or early release. He will be required to register as […]
Tishomingo Woman Arrested For Drug Possession, Introduction of Contraband Into Correctional Facility
On July 16, Kim Laran Ivy McCalpin of Tishomingo was transported to the Tishomingo County Jail following a traffic stop by the Mississippi Highway Patrol. During the intake process, authorities discovered McCalpin was concealing a controlled substance. McCalpin has been charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance and Introduction of Contraband into a Correctional Facility. […]
Woman Wanted For Burglary In Lamar County
A woman is wanted for burglary in Lamar County. Heather Noel Miller and Tyler Bruce Yedlin were both wanted. Yedlin has been taken into custody. The two suspects have active warrants for Burglary and were last known to be on Old Hwy 11 in Hattiesburg. They were last seen driving a white 4-door Dodge pickup […]
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Looking For Missing Teen
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to help find a missing juvenile, Leanisha Brown. 17-year-old Leanisha was last seen Tuesday evening around 3:30 PM at her residence on Baldwin Loop. She was wearing a grey hoodie with “GAP” on the front and black pants with holes. She has black/brown braids. Leanisha has […]
Silver Alert Issued For Missing Jackson Woman
A Silver Alert was issued for a missing Jackson woman named Azra Qizilbash. She is 37-years-old and is 5’03” with blonde hair and brown eyes. Azra was last seen on Wednesday, July 17 at 5:00 p.m. in the 5100 block of Canton Heights Drive in Hinds County, driving in an unknown direction. She has a […]
Jackson Man Arrested, Charged With False Pretense
On Tuesday, July 2, 2024 the Jackson Police Department began investigating a False Pretense that occurred in the 6000 block of I55. Detectives learned that the suspect used false information to obtain a vehicle. Jackson Police Department detectives have issued a warrant for the arrest of Allan Dante Henderson. He is charged with False Pretense […]
One Arrested After Shooting In Crystal Springs
The Crystal Springs Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened last night around 8:00 p.m. According to Chief Tony Hemphill, the shooting happened on North Jackson Street and East Georgetown Street. One man was shot multiple times and is at UMMC being treated for his injuries. His injuries are non-life-threatening. Two officers happened to […]
Man Sentenced In Pearl Human Trafficking Operation
Attorney General Lynn Fitch recently announced the sentencing of James West, Jr., who was arrested in November 2021 during a human trafficking operation in Pearl, Mississippi. 42-year-old James West Jr. pleaded guilty to charges of Promoting Prostitution, Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, and Possession of a Stolen Firearm. As a convicted felon, West […]
Lamar County Man Pleads Guilty to Million Dollar Bank Fraud Conspiracy
A Lamar County man pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud which resulted in the loss of over $1 million. According to court documents and information presented to the Court, beginning as early as January of 2021, 42-year-old Aaron Brown, conspired with multiple individuals to use his auto sales company and companies owned by […]
Wednesday Weather: Showers and some storms today
Scattered to numerous showers are expected across the area again today, with a few thunderstorms expected as well. High temperatures will be limited by clouds and rain around the region and should range from the mid to upper 80s. Showers are expected to continue on and off through this evening and tonight. Temperatures should fall […]