Grenada County Deputies Arrest Woman Wanted for Kidnapping and Burglary in Tennessee
On August 2, the Grenada County Sheriff’s Office arrested a woman wanted for Kidnapping and Burglary in Tennessee. Multiple other law enforcement agencies assisted with the arrest of Regan Kelly. She was wanted in Tennessee on charges of Especially Aggravated Kidnapping and Aggravated Burglary. The arrest came after Tennessee law enforcement, along with the Tennessee […]
Suspect Arrested In Deadly Tupelo Stabbing
Tupelo Police, in collaboration with the United States Marshals Service Task Force, have arrested a suspect in connection with the fatal stabbing of a man in East Tupelo on July 29. 35-year-old Stephen LaVaar of McComb, of Eupora, was taken into custody on August 5. Authorities have confirmed the arrest and stated that more information […]
Morton man arrested in Pearl in alleged “savage” domestic beating
Pearl police have arrested a Morton man for allegedly “violently attacking a female companion in Pearl.” Christopher Curtis Mack, 38, has been charged with Aggravated Domestic Violence. According to police chief Nick McLendon, around 3:40 a.m. Sunday, Pearl Police Department responded to an address on Shelton Street in reference to a physical disturbance. Patrol officers […]
Grenada County Man Arrested After Missing Sentencing for Child Molestation
Just moments before a wanted flyer for Grenada County man Alfonso Cain was set to be posted, Grenada County Deputies apprehended him. Cain, who had entered a guilty plea to charges of Touching a Child for Lustful Purposes and Sexual Battery, failed to appear for his sentencing on August 2, 2024, in Grenada County Circuit […]
STEPPING UP TO SERVE: Police chief caught directing school traffic
The first week of school can be hectic for everyone, and for Batesville Police Department it was no different. On Friday, BPD has officers who were out sick, some dealing with family issues, and an extremely high call volume, according to their Facebook page. “But at the end of the day, the job still has […]
Oxford Man Arrested on Child Enticement Charges
On June 11, the Oxford Police Department was alerted by authorities in another state about an individual who had contacted a minor over social media, sending sexually explicit videos and pictures. The investigation identified the suspect as 25-year-old Trevyon Terez Thomas, of Oxford. A warrant for his arrest was issued the following day. On August […]
Auditor’s Office Arrests Former Quitman High School Bookkeeper
State Auditor Shad White announced today that Special Agents from his office have arrested Memory Smith, the former bookkeeper of Quitman High School, on one count of embezzlement. Smith is accused of embezzling cash from the school’s activity fund, using the money for personal expenses. The investigation led by the Auditor’s office revealed the alleged […]
Pearl Woman Pleads Guilty to COVID-Relief Fraud
A Pearl woman pled guilty to carrying out a scheme to defraud the COVID-19 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). According to court documents, Robbie Reese, 46, fraudulently claimed and received over $1.3 million in federal tax rebates and Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds. Reese submitted false Internal Revenue Service tax forms claiming reimbursement for payments to […]
Missing In Mississippi: Casey Dee Herring, Natchez
No one knows why Casey Herring ran off at the sight of the ambulance he had asked for 15 years ago, because it was the last time anyone ever saw him. It was October 25, 2009, and 30-year-old Herring was staying at a Best Western hotel in Natchez. He actually lived on his mother’s property […]
Insurance Commissioner: Make sure your college student has renter’s
As students gear up for college this fall, it’s important to consider how your insurance needs are evolving. For students planning to live off-campus, looking into renters insurance is crucial. If your student will share a rental property with one or more unrelated roommates, they should each buy their own individual renter’s policy. Whether living […]