Two Arrested in East Mississippi Drug Bust
In a recent traffic stop, the East Mississippi Drug Task Force, with help from the Meridian Police Department’s Special Ops K9 unit, arrested two individuals found in possession of illegal substances and a significant amount of cash. The suspects, James David Brogan and William Michael Troutman, now face multiple charges. Brogan has been charged with […]
Aberdeen Man Arrested for Allegedly Making Terroristic Threats on Facebook
The Amory Police Department has arrested Rashad Contrell Pargo of Aberdeen, Mississippi, after he allegedly made a threatening post on Facebook regarding attendees of an upcoming sporting event. The post was deemed a terroristic threat, and following an investigation involving the Mississippi Office of Homeland Security and the Assistant District Attorney’s Office, Pargo was taken […]
Oxford police officers involved in arrest of escaped inmate honored by department
Two Oxford police officers are being recognized for great work after apprehending an escaped felon from another county. On September 11, Officers Brandon Byrd and Canaan Pearson stationed on Highway 6 East spotted a vehicle matching the description of an escaped inmate from the Carroll County Regional Correctional Facility and initiated a traffic stop. The […]
UPDATE: Daughter Charged With Murder Of Her Father In Natchez
UPDATE: September 20, 3:30 p.m. Anitta Taylor has been charged with murder. _______________________________________________________________ According to Natchez Police Chief Cal Green, on Thursday night, around 10:42 p.m., officers responded to a call at 409 Watts Ave. They were called to assist an ambulance that had responded to the address. Upon arrival, officers discovered 77-year-old Pete Taylor […]
Pedestrian Hit by 18-Wheeler in Hinds County
According to WLBT, a man was hit by an 18-wheeler on Friday morning in Hinds County. The incident occurred on Interstate 55 South Frontage Road, near the Wynndale Road exit. Byram Police and emergency medical responders were present at the scene. The pedestrian’s condition is unknown at this time. The investigation is ongoing.
Good Samaritan Holds Alleged Vehicle Thief At Gunpoint In Marion County
On September 18, Marion County deputies responded to a report of a vehicle theft on New Hope Kokomo Road. While en route, they were informed that a family member of the vehicle owner had just found the stolen vehicle near the intersection of Old Foxworth Jamestown Road and Highway 587. The family member was holding […]
Harrison County Sex Offender, Mother Arrested After Failure To Register As Sex Offender
On Thursday, the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrests of two Gulfport residents in connection with the failure to properly register as a sex offender. 36-year-old Andrew Betancourt, was arrested on one felony count of failing to register as a sex offender. His mother, 55-year-old Jodi Klubnik, was also taken into custody and charged […]
Carly Gregg Found Guilty Of First-Degree Murder, Attempted Murder, And Tampering With Evidence
All photos are screenshots from the Law and Crime Network’s live feed of the trial. The Carly Gregg murder trial resumes today. We will have real time updates on this page. Carly Gregg, now 15, is on trial in Rankin County Circuit Court for the March 2024 fatal shooting of her mother, Ashley Smylie, who […]
Mississippi Cyber Unit Warns of Fake Funeral Service Streaming Scams
The Mississippi Cyber Unit has issued a scam alert, warning residents of an increase in fraudulent schemes exploiting family members and friends of the recently deceased. Scammers are creating fake Facebook groups, under the guise of “In Memory” pages, falsely offering live-streaming services for funeral ceremonies in exchange for a fee. These fake pages, designed […]
Victims In Crash Involving College Band Bus And SUV Identified
Two people have died in a crash involving a bus transporting Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s “Band of Gold” along Highway 98 in Pike County. The Mississippi Highway Patrol reports that the accident occurred just a few miles west of the Pike County-Walthall County line around 5:30 p.m. A 1997 Ford Ranger driven by 51-year-old […]