Pearl Police Use TVI to End Pursuit; Two Suspects Arrested
Pearl Police say a brief pursuit of a vehicle tied to a felony shoplifting case ended safely Thursday after officers executed a Tactical Vehicle Intervention (TVI) on Frontage Road near the I-20/I-55 interchange in Jackson. According to the department, the driver—Angela Vanderburg, of Meridian—refused to stop after officers attempted a traffic stop inside Pearl city […]
Bay St. Louis Police to Host Free Regional Fentanyl-Processing Course
The Bay St. Louis Police Department will host the Regional Counterdrug Training Academy (RCTA) for a free, hands-on course on Synthetic Opioid/Fentanyl Processing aimed at improving officer safety and community protection. Class details: Date: April 16, 2026 (CLASS ID#: 8369) Location: Bay St. Louis Police Department, 547 Main St., Bay St. Louis, MS 39520 Length: […]
Fulton man arrested after allegedly exposing himself to teen employee at local store
A Fulton man was arrested after allegedly exposing himself to a teenager working at a local store. On November 12, Officers with the Fulton Police Department were called to a local business for a male exposing himself. When officers arrived, they found Lewis Clifton Newcomb Jr. and arrested and charged him with Indecent Exposure and […]
Waveland man sentenced to 20 years for possession of child exploitation material
BAY ST. LOUIS — A Waveland man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for possessing child exploitation material, Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced Monday. Colby Isaiah Johnson was convicted of one count of possession of child exploitation material following an investigation by the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office that began with a Cyber tip. […]
Bruce man arrested after allegedly using counterfeit $100 bills at local business
A Tupelo man is behind bars after he allegedly used several counterfeit $100 bills for payment at Sully’s Pawn. The Pawn shop is located on West Main Street. When officers arrived, they spoke with the store personnel who told them that a man had used several fake $100 bills for payment. Officers found the suspect, […]
Man sentenced to 80 years for child pornography in Madison County
MADISON COUNTY — A Madison County man will spend the rest of his life in prison after pleading guilty to eight counts of possessing child pornography, District Attorney John K. “Bubba” Bramlett announced this week. William Robertson, 43, entered the guilty pleas during jury selection in Madison County Circuit Court and was sentenced Monday to […]
Pearl River County Man Charged After Search Recovers Stolen Tractor and UTV
The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department says a months-long investigation culminated this week in additional charges against Richard D. Dossett after deputies recovered a stolen tractor and a stolen Can-Am UTV from his property. According to investigators, the case began in March 2025 with an inquiry into a series of brush fires near South Valley […]
Mississippians Urged to Plan Now for America’s 250th Birthday Celebrations at State Parks
STATEWIDE — With the nation’s 250th birthday coming up next summer, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is encouraging residents to start planning early for a major Fourth of July celebration at state parks across the state. Seven parks — Roosevelt, Paul B. Johnson, Clarkco, Percy Quin, Buccaneer, Trace, and J.P. Coleman — […]
Tupelo man arrested after disturbance call leads to seizure of stolen gun
Tupelo Police say a disturbance call at Hilldale Apartments led to the arrest of a man now charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. According to the department, officers responded to 320 Monument Drive on November 9. While investigating, a man arrived whom officers recognized as having an active warrant through Tupelo […]
Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Shooting Wife, Driving Her Into Lake
MADISON COUNTY — A Madison County man who shot his wife multiple times and drove her car into a lake before fleeing was sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated assault and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. District Attorney John K. “Bubba” Bramlett said Billy Bland, 46, entered […]