Hinds County launches camera-sharing initiative linking law enforcement, 911 center and neighborhoods
JACKSON — Hinds County officials announced Friday that the county will implement a new camera-sharing initiative that will connect law enforcement, emergency dispatchers and participating neighborhoods through a network of surveillance cameras aimed at reducing crime and improving emergency response. County leaders said the partnership between Hinds County, Eagle Eye Networks and RapidSOS is among […]
Jackson firefighters battle house fire on Terry Road
JACKSON – Jackson firefighters responded to a house fire on Terry Road on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Jackson Fire Department. Fire Chief RaSean O. Thomas shared photos of firefighters conducting salvage and overhaul operations after battling the fire. The department said firefighters worked in heavy protective gear while facing summer heat, smoke and dangerous conditions […]
Second arrest made in Jackson nightclub shooting that killed 19-year-old
JACKSON – A second person has been arrested in connection with a May shooting at a Jackson nightclub that left a 19-year-old woman dead and two others seriously injured. According to the Jackson Police Department, officers responded Saturday, May 16, to The Hideaway Night Club in the 5100 block of Interstate 55 North after a shooting […]
Madison County authorities looking for man wanted in auto burglary
MADISON COUNTY – Authorities are asking for the public’s help locating a man wanted on auto burglary charges. According to Central Mississippi Crime Stoppers, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office is searching for Martiece Lamond Richardson. Richardson is wanted on three counts of auto burglary. Authorities described him as a 19-year-old Black male who is about 5 […]
Man sentenced to 40 years in Horn Lake shooting, armed robbery case
HORN LAKE -A Mississippi man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to attempted murder and armed robbery, according to the DeSoto County District Attorney’s Office. Jaquillna Twilley, 24, was sentenced to 30 years to serve for attempted murder and 10 years to serve for armed robbery. The sentences were ordered […]
Jackson County man arrested after stolen vehicle pursuit, auto burglaries
JACKSON COUNTY – A Jackson County man has been arrested after authorities said he fled from deputies in a stolen vehicle and later burglarized several vehicles. According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, deputies attempted to stop a stolen vehicle around 10 a.m. Thursday, June 4, that had been reported out of Ocean Springs. The stop […]
Starkville woman arrested after shots fired at unoccupied vehicle
STARKVILLE – A Starkville woman was arrested after police said shots were fired at an unoccupied vehicle Thursday night. Officers with the Starkville Police Department responded at about 8:17 p.m. Thursday to Brookville Garden Apartments, 305 Everglade Ave., for a report of shots fired. Police arrested Nykhira Singleton, 26, of Starkville. She was charged with […]
14-year-old to be tried as adult after Rankin County escape, chase
RANKIN COUNTY – A 14-year-old will be tried as an adult in Rankin County Circuit Court after authorities said he escaped from a juvenile detention facility, stole a vehicle and led deputies on a chase. According to authorities, William Kobe Mack is the same person who was captured after escaping from the Rankin County Juvenile Detention […]
Jackson animal rescue says fourth burglary adds to growing losses
JACKSON – The Animal Rescue Fund of Mississippi is reporting another theft, marking the fourth recent burglary at the Jackson animal rescue. Jackson police investigating 3 break-ins at Animal Rescue Fund According to ARF, the latest incident happened around 5:42 a.m. The rescue said the person stole a brand-new window air conditioning unit that had […]
Jeremy Wright charged with first-degree murder in Vicksburg fatal shooting
VICKSBURG – A man has been formally charged in connection with a domestic-related shooting that left a woman dead in Vicksburg, police said. According to the Vicksburg Police Department, Jeremy Nathan Wright has been charged in the June 3 shooting death of Clarinda Turpin. Police said Wright is charged with first-degree murder, two counts of […]