Madison Police Catch Shoplifters Who Stole Total Of $17,129 Of Merchandise Over Span Of Two Months

On December 7, 2022 at approximately 2:43 pm, Madison police were notified by associates at Best Buy located at 175 Grandview Blvd concerning two females that were currently inside the store concealing items. Officers responded to the area and began surveillance. While doing so, an additional set of females were observed exiting the store with … Read more

Former Yalobusha General Hospital Clerk Arrested for Embezzlement

According to State Auditor Shad White, Special Agents from his office have arrested Melissa Cook in Yalobusha County. Cook, a former accounts receivable clerk, was indicted by a local grand jury for embezzlement from Yalobusha General Hospital—a publicly owned hospital where she was previously employed. Special Agents delivered a $102,089.74 demand letter to Cook upon … Read more

Police Trying To Identify Liquor Store Burglar Wanted In Hattiesburg

Hattiesburg Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying an individual in connection to a commercial burglary investigation. The individual, in the video below, broke into South Points Wine & Liquor, in the 5300 block of Highway 49, on Dec. 5. If you can identify the individual below, please contact Hattiesburg Police or Metro … Read more

Hattiesburg Police Arrest Convicted Felon On Drug And Weapon Charges

On Thursday, Dec. 8, members of the DEA/HIDTA Task Force, Hattiesburg Police, 12th Judicial District Narcotics Enforcement Team, Forrest and Lamar County Deputies, as well as the Mississippi AG Office arrested a convicted felon on drug and weapon charges after serving a search warrant at a Hub City home. 37-year-old Cedrick Miller, of Hattiesburg, was … Read more

Inmate Tries To Escape Through Bathroom Vent At OCH Regional Medical Center

There was an increased officer presence at OCH Regional Medical Center Wednesday evening after a felony arrestee attempted to escape through a bathroom vent. 24-year-old arrestee, Devontay Jones of Starkville, had been charged with aggravated assault. The charges stem from a December 3rd incident at Forest Creek Apartments, 1301 Louisville Street. He was also served … Read more

Former Grenada County Deputy Clerk Pleads Guilty to Grand Larceny

According to State Auditor Shad White, former Grenada County Deputy Chancery Clerk Vicky Blaylock has pleaded guilty to grand larceny. A demand letter of $16,894.49 was served to her. The demand amount includes credit for partial payments, interest, and investigative expenses. During her time as the deputy chancery clerk, Blaylock stole over $34,000 from the … Read more