Tupelo Man Arrested For Possession Of A Weapon By A Convicted Felon
On August 20, the Tupelo Police Department arrested Walter B. Henley, a 51-year-old resident of Tupelo, on a Lee County Circuit Court Alias Capias Warrant for Possession of a Weapon by a Convicted Felon. The arrest stems from a 2023 case in which Henley, previously convicted of a felony, was found in possession of a […]
Pass Christian Woman Pleads Guilty to Production of Child Pornography
A Pass Christian, Mississippi woman pled guilty to production of child pornography. According to court documents, 43-year-old Sarah Jane Bennett was identified by law enforcement as an individual in the lawful custody of a minor child who was using the child to produce visual depictions of the minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct. Further investigation […]
Jackson Police Seek Public’s Help in Identifying Suspects in Shell Gas Station Burglary
The Jackson Police Department is asking for help identifying suspects involved in a burglary at the Shell Gas Station in the 5400 block of Watkins Drive. The incident happened at approximately 2:30 a.m. on August 15. This investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information related to the case to come forward. Tips […]
Meridian Man Killed in Thursday Morning Shooting Identified
Written By Cash Matlock Lauderdale County Coroner Stella McMahan confirmed John Davis, 73, was the man killed in the shooting that took place Thursday morning around 12:30 a.m. in the 1600 block of 37th Avenue. Sgt. Dareall Thompson with the Meridian Police Department said officers discovered an elderly couple at the scene after receiving a […]
Brandon Police Looking For Missing 17-Year-Old
Naomi Tinasha King, a 17-year-old from Brandon, Mississippi, has been reported missing. Naomi was last seen leaving her home on Appleridge Road on Thursday, August 22, at 4:45 p.m. She may have traveled to Kentucky and could be in an unknown vehicle, alone or with unidentified companions. Naomi King is described as a black female, […]
MDWFP Law Enforcement Conducts Major Wildlife Violation Raids in Three Counties
Last weekend, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) Law Enforcement Bureau executed four search warrants across Hancock, Kemper, and Scott Counties, targeting five individuals accused of violating natural resource laws. The violations involved overharvesting and failing to report wild turkeys and white-tailed deer. During the raids, officers recovered 10 white-tailed deer, 83 […]
Retired MBI Investigator Tim Douglas remembered for his talent and his heart
Retired MBI Agent Tim Douglas, who was known as one of the best investigators at the Department of Public Safety during his career, is being laid to rest today after being found dead in his home Tuesday. Officials say Douglas, who would have been 54 on Sept. 6, appears to have died of natural causes. […]
Smith County Couple Arrested for Selling Faulty Fire Suppression Systems to Daycares and Businesses
On Wednesday, August 21, Daniel Finnegan and his wife, Sherri Finnegan, were arrested at their home in Smith County and charged with False Pretense and violation of the Mississippi Fire Prevention Code. The couple is accused of installing faulty and used fire suppression systems in commercial kitchens across at least 13 counties, endangering lives by […]
Sunflower County Volunteer Fire Departments Respond to Late-Night House Fire on Highway 442
On Thursday, August 22, at 10:26 p.m., the Linn-Steiner-Roundaway and Ruleville volunteer fire departments were dispatched to a residential structure fire in the 400 block of Mississippi Highway 442. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered a fully involved fire, requiring an immediate defensive attack. Firefighters swiftly established a water supply using multiple fire apparatus while Sunflower County […]
Hattiesburg Police Arrest Suspect in Martin Luther King Avenue Shooting
On Wednesday, August 21, at approximately 2:30 p.m., Hattiesburg Police responded to a report of a shooting in the 200 block of Martin Luther King Avenue. Upon arrival, officers discovered that a male suspect had fired multiple rounds at individuals and an occupied home before fleeing the scene. Fortunately, no one was injured in the […]