Couple Arrested in Ridgeland On Prostitution And Drug Charges
On Thursday, September 12, the Ridgeland Police Street Crimes Unit, along with the Narcotics Detectives, arrested two individuals from Houston, Texas, in connection to an investigation into suspected prostitution at a local hotel. Iceisis Faucette and Willie Holloway traveled from Texas to New York, stopping in Ridgeland to engage in commercial sex acts. Following further […]
Justice Department Launches Civil Rights Investigation into Rankin County Sheriff’s Department
Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division and U.S. Attorney Todd W. Gee for the Southern District of Mississippi announced in a press conference that they will be opening a civil investigation into the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department. The focus of the investigation will be on these three things: Whether […]
Panola County Sheriff’s Department Arrests Wanted Man After Months On The Run
A man wanted by the Panola County Sheriff’s Office who has been on the run for months has finally been apprehended. Sean Caine was evading law enforcement and ended up getting arrested Sunday in Memphis. He was stopped for a traffic stop and taken into custody. Caine had been communicating with the Panola County Sheriff’s […]
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Marks Opening of All-Inclusive Playground Area in Meridian Park
By: Cash Matlock A ribbon-cutting ceremony held Wednesday at 11 a.m. celebrated the official opening of a new all-inclusive playground section in Highland Park, a project spearheaded by the Meridian First Ladies Civitan Club. The playground, funded by the club’s annual pecan fundraiser, is designed to offer a welcoming space for children of all abilities. […]
Man Wanted By Neshoba County Sheriff’s Office and MDOC
By Cash Matlock: Law enforcement is actively searching for Tyrecus Lathomas Hunter, a 35-year-old Black male, who is wanted for a parole violation by the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC). Hunter is being pursued by the Neshoba County Sheriff’s Office and MDOC. Officials urge anyone with information regarding his whereabouts to come forward. If you […]
Expert says Carly Gregg has psychopathic and narcissistic tendencies, Judge storms out during break
All photos courtesy of Law & Crime’s live feed of the trial. Closing arguments will be held today in the Carly Gregg trial in Rankin County. Gregg, who was 14 at the time, is accused of shooting her mother to death and then shooting her stepfather in the shoulder. See coverage of Day 2. See […]
Capitol Police Investigating After Person Found Shot In Jackson
According to the Capitol Police Department, a person was found shot near a church in Jackson. The incident happened in the Ash Street area. Capitol Police were called around 5:30 a.m. regarding gunshots in the area. They found one person with non-life-threatening injuries and they were taken to a nearby hospital. Anyone with information is […]
Gulfport Teen Dies After Monday Morning Shooting
A 16-year-old Gulfport teen, Terrence Young, Jr., has died following a shooting early Monday morning, according to Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer. WLOX reports that Young was airlifted to USA Health in Mobile after the shooting but was taken off life support on Tuesday. Gulfport Police responded to the shooting at approximately 12:04 a.m. near […]
Attorney General Lynn Fitch Announces Sentencing of Three Predators in Mississippi
Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced the recent sentencing of three individuals convicted of crimes related to human trafficking and exploitation in Mississippi. The Attorney General’s Office conducted the investigations and prosecutions that led to these convictions. “Predators who seek to exploit others in Mississippi will not go unpunished,” said Attorney General Fitch. “I commend our […]
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