Jackson police seek help identifying people in embezzlement investigation
JACKSON – The Jackson Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying people connected to an embezzlement investigation. Police said the images were captured around 6:50 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18. Investigators said multiple efforts have been made to identify the individuals, including facial recognition analysis, but the results have been inconclusive. According to police, […]
Starkville police seek help finding missing 13-year-old last seen wearing pajamas
STARKVILLE – The Starkville Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding a missing 13-year-old girl. Police said Ranyjah Jones was last seen around 4 p.m. Monday, June 1, at her residence at Chandler Park Apartments. Jones is described as 5 feet, 4 inches tall and weighing about 180 pounds. She was last seen […]
Former Mississippi school superintendents sentenced in $393,000 embezzlement scheme
ABERDEEN — Two former Mississippi school superintendents and a Missouri schoolteacher have been sentenced in federal court for their roles in a scheme that embezzled nearly $400,000 in education funds, federal prosecutors announced. Mario Willis, 58, of Southaven; Earl Joe Nelson, 57, of Biloxi; and Monekea M. Smith-Taylor, 53, of St. Louis, pleaded guilty to […]
Madison Fire Department promotes Philip Tolstad to deputy chief
MADISON – The Madison Fire Department is congratulating Philip Tolstad on his promotion to deputy fire chief. Tolstad began his career with the Madison Fire Department in 2004 and has risen through the ranks, serving as lieutenant and battalion chief before his recent promotion. The department described Tolstad as professional, hardworking, brave and committed to […]
Summer camp employee and seminarian pleads guilty to child exploitation charge
HERNANDO – A DeSoto County man who worked with children as a seminarian and summer camp employee has pleaded guilty to a child exploitation charge after investigators discovered child sexual abuse material being uploaded and downloaded from a residence in Nesbit. According to authorities, Jonathan Tu Nguyen-Vuong pleaded guilty June 1 in DeSoto County Circuit […]
Newton Police Seek Person of Interest in Railroad Street Shooting; Second Individual Surrenders
NEWTON, Miss. – Authorities are searching for a person of interest in connection with a shooting that occurred Saturday night on West Railroad Street in Newton, according to the Newton Police Department. Police Chief McKenzie Patrick said investigators have identified Jaquan Keyes, also known as “Remo Remo,” as a person of interest in the case […]
13-year-old dies after drowning in DeSoto County lake
DESOTO COUNTY – A 13-year-old boy died after drowning in a neighborhood lake in Walls, according to the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office, according to WMC. Deputies responded to the incident around 6 p.m. on June 1 after the child fell into the lake. Authorities said deputies were able to rescue the boy from the water. WMC […]
Picayune woman charged with drug possession, child endangerment after traffic stop
PICAYUNE – A Picayune woman was arrested after a traffic stop led to drug and child endangerment charges, according to the Picayune Police Department. Police said detectives with the department’s Special Operations Division conducted a traffic stop May 27 on a white Honda SUV for traffic violations. During the stop, the driver, Sunni Krista Mitchell, was […]
Tupelo man charged with armed robbery after Bryson Drive report
TUPELO – A Tupelo man was arrested after police investigated an armed robbery report on Bryson Drive. According to the Tupelo Police Department, officers received a report May 28 from a victim who said an armed robbery happened in the area of Bryson Drive. The victim gave officers a description of the suspect and vehicle. Police […]
STEPPING UP TO SERVE: Pascagoula police recruit stops to help teen trying to get to work with flat tire
PASCAGOULA, Miss. — A Pascagoula police recruit is being recognized for helping a teenager who was trying to get to work. According to the Pascagoula Police Department, Recruit Havard stopped to help the teenager after noticing the teen had a flat tire. The department praised Havard for stepping in and helping when it was needed. […]