Missing Rankin County Teen Found Safe in Arkansas; Suspect in Custody
UPDATE: Kaleb James Cannady will face extradition back to Rankin County on charges of Enticement and Kidnapping. ORIGINAL STORY: John Michael Jones, a 16-year-old who was reported missing earlier this week, has been found safely in Arkansas. Investigators with the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department learned that Jones had been allegedly lured online to meet with […]
Incident Safely Resolved After Man Barricades Himself Inside Olive Branch Home
Earlier today Olive Branch Police officers were dispatched at 9:00 a.m. to the 5800 block of South Manor Cove in response to a domestic incident. When officers arrived at the scene, they made contact with a man who barricaded himself in an upstairs bedroom. The Olive Branch SWAT team, with assistance from the Southaven Police […]
Richton Man Killed After Colliding With Tree On Highway 29
On Monday, October 28 at approximately 6:00 a.m., the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal single-vehicle crash on Highway 29 in Perry County. The accident involved a 2017 Nissan Titan, driven by 22-year-old Elijah Stokes of Richton, Mississippi. According to MHP, the vehicle was traveling south on Highway 29 when it left the roadway […]
MCIW Hosts First Resource Fair to Help MDOC Inmates Prepare for Life After Release
The Mississippi Correctional Institute for Women (MCIW) hosted its inaugural resource fair last week, aimed at providing inmates with valuable information and resources to help them transition successfully into society after their release. A total of 69 women, all nearing the end of their sentences, engaged with businesses, educational institutions, and transitional housing representatives during […]
Biloxi Police Looking For Missing 14-Year-Old
The Biloxi Police Department is asking the public to help find a runaway 14-year-old. Brendin Cook was last seen on Saturday, October 26. He was seen in the 300 block of Agincourt Avenue around 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. Brendin is described as approximately 5 feet tall, weighing 100 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. […]
Jackson Man Pleads Guilty to Illegal Possession of a Machinegun after High-Speed Chase, Collision with Train Car
A Jackson man pled guilty to illegal possession of a machine gun. 20-year-old Johnny Ragsdale, pled guilty on October 24, in U.S. District Court in Jackson. According to court documents, Ragsdale was found in possession of an illegal machine gun after an attempted traffic stop on a vehicle in Jackson. Ragsdale, the driver, failed to […]
Law Enforcement Agencies Conduct High-Intensity Saturation Operation in Tishomingo County
On October 24, the Tishomingo County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with several local and state agencies, conducted a large-scale saturation operation to address active warrants, DUI enforcement, and drug-related offenses. The operation involved the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics (MBN), Mississippi Highway Patrol, Iuka Police Department, Golden Police Department, Belmont Police Department, Burnsville Police Department, Tishomingo […]
Columbia Police Looking For Missing Man Last Seen At Waldo’s Sports Center
The Columbia Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating Carl Logan, Jr., who was last seen at Waldo’s Sports Center. Logan was reportedly seen getting into his silver Ford truck before his disappearance. Authorities are urging anyone with information on Logan’s whereabouts to contact the Columbia Police Department at (601) 736-8204.
Meridian Police Seek Suspect in Fatal Hit-and-Run
Investigators in Meridian are searching for a suspect connected to a fatal hit-and-run that occurred earlier this week off King Road. The incident, which took place on Tuesday, October 22, claimed the life of 79-year-old John Culpepper, a partner in the local law firm Culpepper & Culpepper. Meridian Hit-and-Run Claims Life of Local CPA The […]
Two arrested in Pearl River County for alleged lumber theft
Two Pearl River County men are behind bars on multiple charge after authorities say they tried to steal lumber from a local business. Early on Friday, Deputies with the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to an address on West Union Rd. in reference to a theft of building. Upon arrival, deputies began to […]