Pike County Sheriff’s Office Looking To Identify Individual Wanted In Armed Robbery

The Pike County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to help identify an individual wanted in an armed robbery. The person was wearing a red sweatshirt. Pike County officials say the armed robbery happened on Sunday, November 19th on Highway 44 East. If you recognize this individual, please contact the Pike County Sheriff’s Office at … Read more

Hattiesburg Police Arrest Man Responsible For Four Armed Robberies

On Tuesday, November 22, Hattiesburg Police with the assistance of the U.S. Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force arrested an individual responsible for multiple armed robberies. 29-year-old Adrian Barnes, of Hattiesburg, was taken into custody Tuesday morning and charged with four counts of armed robbery and one count of aggravated assault. Barnes was charged in connection to … Read more

Former Leake County Deputy Sheriff Arrested For Evidence Tampering

On October 31, agents with the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics with assistance from Leake County Sheriff’s Office and the Mississippi Crime Lab conducted an arrest for evidence tampering in Leake County. 39-year-old, Justin Ross Moore, from Carthage, Mississippi has been arrested and charged with 31 counts of tampering with evidence and his bond is set … Read more

Crystal Springs Man Who Allegedly Dragged Dog To Death To Face Felony Animal Cruelty Charges

In Defense of Animals, the international animal protection organization operating Hope Animal Sanctuary and Justice for Animals Campaign in Mississippi announced that Crystal Springs Municipal Judge Jeff Varas bound over Daniel Berthelette to a grand jury to face felony animal cruelty charges for dragging his neighbor’s dog to death. Press release from “In Defense of Animals”: … Read more

DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office Collecting Blankets For Assisted Living and Rehab Facilities

The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office announced that they will be collecting new blankets to hand out to people at assisted living and rehab facilities. There are many great deals on blankets at local retailers like Walmart and Walgreens that are just $5! If you would like to participate, you can drop off donations at the … Read more

One Arrested In Southaven For Attempted Murder

On Sunday, November 20th, the Southaven Police responded to the area of 624 Rasco Road regarding a shooting complaint. Upon arrival, officers located several vehicles that had been hit by gunfire. No suspects were on the scene, and the Investigative Services Unit assumed the lead in the investigation. ISU detectives located video footage of the … Read more

Hattiesburg Police Arrest Man Wanted For Allegedly Shooting At Vehicle

On Monday, November 21, members of the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force and Hattiesburg Police arrested wanted individual, Jerome Strickland. The 38-year-old from Hattiesburg was taken into custody, with the help of Forrest County Sheriff’s Department on four active warrants for aggravated assault. Stricklands warrants were in connection to shooting at a vehicle being driven … Read more

Second Hinds County Election Commission Co-Conspirator Pleads Guilty

Monday, State Auditor Shad White announced that Cedric Cornelius has pleaded guilty to 3 counts of Fraudulent Writing to Defraud the Government, 2 counts of False Statements, 1 count of Conspiracy, and 1 count of Bribery of a Public Official in connection with the ongoing Hinds County Election Commission case. Cornelius was arrested earlier this … Read more