Authorities Looking for Vehicle Involved in Officer-Involved Shooting in McComb
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the McComb Police Department, which took place today near 212 25th Street in McComb. McComb Police officers were responding to reports of a suspicious vehicle in the area. When officers encountered the vehicle, two people got out of the vehicle. One of the […]
Lee County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help in Locating Wanted Sex Offender
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warrant for the arrest of 63-year-old Joe Neese, who is wanted on charges of failing to register as a sex offender. Sheriff Jim H. Johnson is asking for the public’s help finding Neese. Anyone with information on Neese’s whereabouts is encouraged to reach out to the Lee […]
Mexican National Pleads Guilty to Murder on the Natchez Trace Parkway
A Mexican national pled guilty today to murder on the Natchez Trace Parkway. According to court documents and statements made in open court, on September 23, 2018, 29-year-old Cristian Mitchel Mondragon Gonzales had an altercation with the victim following a party at a residence where they both lived. The victim left the residence and Mondragon […]
Saucier Man Pleads Guilty to Producing and Transmitting Child Pornography
A Saucier, Mississippi man pled guilty today to production of child pornography. According to court documents, 30-year-old Tyler Selby was identified when United Kingdom authorities recovered a video that came from a social media user in the United States. Federal authorities in the United States identified Selby as the person who transmitted the video of […]
Laurel Jones County Animal Rescue League Asking For Donations
The Laurel Jones County Animal Rescue League is reaching out to the community and asking for several much-needed donations. While all donations are welcome, the organization has shared a list of high-priority items required to continue caring for their animals. Supporters can find these items on their wishlist, which allows products to be shipped directly […]
Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians Breaks Ground on New Broadband Building in Pearl River Community
On Thursday, November 14, the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new Broadband Building near the Office of Construction Management in the Pearl River Community. The ceremony was attended by Tribal Chief Cyrus Ben, members of the Tribal Council, Vice Chief Ronnie Henry, Sr. (Bogue Chitto), Kent Wesley (Pearl River), […]
Tupelo Police Investigate ATM Break-In at Local Bank
Tupelo Police are investigating an ATM break-in that happened on November 11 at Community Bank on North Gloster Street. Officers responded to the scene around 8:13 a.m. after a bank employee discovered the ATM door partially open, showing signs of forced entry. Surveillance footage revealed two suspects, described as Hispanic males, arriving at the bank […]
Tupelo Man Arrested for Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon Following Traffic Stop
A Tupelo man has been arrested and charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon following a traffic stop on North Gloster Street near McCullough Boulevard. On November 9, around 12:06 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop for an equipment violation. Upon approaching the vehicle, officers noticed several open alcoholic beverages inside. A […]
Kemper County Sheriff’s Office Captures Suspect Wanted in Connection with Disturbance
A man wanted in connection with a felony charge in Philadelphia, Mississippi, has been captured following an effort led by the Kemper County Sheriff’s Office. Cordarrel Jacob Jones, 36, was taken into custody after being sought by the Philadelphia Police Department for felony malicious mischief. Jones is accused of causing a disturbance at The Spot […]
Pearl Officer Hospitalized After Being Struck While Responding to Accident on I-20
According to WLBT, a Pearl police officer was taken to the hospital Wednesday night after an accident. The crash happened on I-20 East near mile marker 50. Pearl Police Chief Nick McLendon told WLBT that the officer was on the scene of an earlier accident, waiting for a tow truck to arrive. While sitting in […]