Driver of trailer stolen 4 years ago probably didn’t know, Picayune police say
Picayune police officers conducting a traffic stop discovered a trailer that had been stolen for four years, officials said. Last Thursday, Detectives with the Picayune Police Department Special Operations Division conducted a traffic stop at Telly Road near South Haugh Ave on a Chevy Tahoe for traffic violations. The Tahoe was pulling a trailer. During […]
Wiggins man arrested after allegedly leaving his drugs out for cops to find
Wiggins resident Radre Allen might not be in jail if he hadn’t allegedly left his drugs out in plain sight for the cops to find. According to the Stone County Sheriff’s Department, investigators were searching for a wanted fugitive inside a home in Wiggins when they say they saw drugs in plain view. They say […]
Sheriff warns of phone scammers in Yalobusha County
The Yalobusha County Sheriff’s Department is warning of a scam in which the caller pretends to be a deputy. A post on their Facebook page says scammers are calling people, saying they are with the Yalobusha County Sheriff’s Department. The scammer then claims to have an arrest warrant on the person called, and demands money […]
Lowndes County deputies probe homicide after body found in burned car
Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department is looking into a homicide case after a body was found in a burned car in the southern part of the county. Authorities say on Monday at 08:21 a.m., Lowndes County E-911 received a report of a body found at Luxapallila Creek Park. Deputies with the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office located […]
One Person Dead After Shooting on 8th Street and 30th Avenue
By Cash Matlock: Lauderdale County Coroner Stella McMahan confirms that one person has died after a Tuesday night shooting at the intersection of 8th Street and 30th Avenue in Meridian. Sgt. Dareall Thompson with the Meridian Police Department said an officer was on patrol around 9:53 p.m. in the area when they heard gunshots. The […]
Hattiesburg police arrest four after pursuit down Hardy Street
Four people are under arrest after police say they fled a traffic stop and led officers on a chase down Hardy Street. According to Hattiesburg Police Department, around 2 a.m. Sunday morning, an officer tried to stop a vehicle at Hardy Street and U.S. Highway 49 after seeing it driving carelessly and making several illegal […]
Panola County ‘Wanted Wednesday’ fugitive caught living under alias by U.S. Marshals
A wanted fugitive from Panola County has been arrested in Pontotoc County by United States Marshals, officials said. Christopher Mack was wanted by the Panola County Sheriff’s Department for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He was featured earlier this month on the department’s Facebook page for “Wanted Wednesday.” On Tuesday, he was […]
Body of Missing Teen Found in George County River
First responders in George County have located the body of 17-year-old Jacob Mullen, who went missing underwater on Monday evening. According to WLOX, the incident began when first responders received a call about an accidental drowning in the Pascagoula River, south of Highway 26. Search efforts continued throughout the night and Tuesday as law enforcement […]
Hancock County Sheriff’s Department mourns veteran deputy Eddie Jennings
The Hancock County Sheriff’s Department is mourning the death of a veteran deputy. According to their Facebook page, Captain Eddie Jennings died earlier this week. “Affectionately known as Cap’n Eddie, he was a dedicated member of our staff who we had the pleasure of working with day in and day out,” said the post. “When […]
Stone County woman charged after driving puppies 10 miles to dump them by a bridge
A Stone County woman has been charged with six counts of animal cruelty after driving her puppies ten miles away from home to dump them. Within the last month, The Stone County Sheriff’s Office has responded to Tabatha Weddington’s residence, in the Big Level Community. Deputies responded to the residence in reference to complaints of […]