Man Arrested After Large Amount Of Illegal Drugs Found In Jones Co. Apartment
On Monday, August 12, Jones County Sheriff’s Department (JCSD) narcotics agents executed a search of an apartment in the 2900 block of Holly Drive in Laurel, uncovering a significant amount of illegal drugs. During the search, agents discovered approximately 6 ounces of methamphetamine, around 150 ecstasy tablets, and 1.5 pounds of marijuana. The suspect, 36-year-old […]
Jackson Police Arrest Suspect In Belvedere Drive Homicide
On Tuesday, August 13, the Jackson Police Department began to investigate a homicide that happened on Belvedere Drive. The victim has not yet been identified. The victim was shot at the scene and later pronounced dead at a local hospital. Jackson police arrested a man named Jefferson Alverez and charged him with Capital Murder. The […]
Prentiss County Man Arrested on Drug Charges
On August 9, Prentiss County Deputy and Warrant Extradition Officer Aaron Stolz arrested 28-year-old Austin Tyler Adams at College View Apartments, located at 801 North College Street, while serving two alias capias warrants. Adams, a resident of Booneville, was found in possession of methamphetamine within 1,500 feet of a school, and a BB gun was […]
Jackson Police Arrest Suspect in Death Of 1-Year-Old From December, 2023
On Thursday, December 21, 2023, the Jackson Police Department initiated an investigation into a homicide that occurred in the 3500 block of Sunset Drive. The victim, identified as 1-year-old Protégé Hunter, sustained blunt force trauma and was pronounced dead at a local hospital. His next of kin has been notified. In connection with the case, […]
Amory Woman Charged as Accessory After the Fact in Haven Acres Shooting
On August 12, 50-year-old Angela L. Sumrall, of Amory, was charged with Accessory After the Fact of Aggravated Assault in connection with the recent shooting in the Haven Acres Community on August 6. Sumrall appeared before Tupelo Municipal Court Judge Weir, who set her bond at $25,000. The charges against Sumrall will be presented to […]
Amory Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Wanted Man
The Amory Police Department is asking the public to help find a man named Devonta Tomas Finnie. Anyone with information on Finnie’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Amory Police Department. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the P3 app or by calling Golden Triangle Crime Stoppers at 1-800-530-7151. Authorities emphasize that they do […]
Ward 2 Councilwoman Angelique Lee waives indictment, pleads guilty to federal bribery charge
UPDATE: Former City Councilwoman Angelique Lee waived an indictment and pleaded guilty Wednesday on a federal bribery charge. Official documents report that Lee accepted more than $13,000 in cash and used credit cards in the name of an FBI agent posing as a developer. Lee allegedly took money from undercover FBI sources to pay off […]
Hattiesburg Police Looking For Missing Woman
The Hattiesburg Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding 32-year-old Kayli Nicole Smith, who was reported missing by her family. Smith was last in contact with her family on August 6. Smith is described as being approximately 5’6” tall, weighing 115 lbs., with brown hair and green eyes. She has distinctive tattoos, […]
Bond denied for suspect in DJ death in Jackson
Bond has been denied for one of the men charged in the death of a local DJ who was caught in the crossfire of a shootout. Malik Ray, 20, appeared in court Tuesday to be given no bond and to be told he’s a danger to the community, according to WJTV. Anthony Davis, 23, was […]
Mississippi State Fire Academy Awarded $438,950 FEMA Grant for Advanced Training Equipment
The Mississippi State Fire Academy (MSFA) announced that they received a $438,950.79 Assistance to Firefighters Grant from FEMA. This significant funding will allow the Academy to provide students with state-of-the-art Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for their training, ensuring that they have access to the most modern tools available. The grant represents a crucial investment in […]