Man Steals JPD Cruiser, Crashes It Near McDonalds After Chase

According to Jackson police, a Jackson police car was stolen late Wednesday night. Jackson Police said that the individual took an unattended police cruiser near the King Edward Hotel. A chase followed, and other municipalities got involved. The suspect finally crashed the cruiser near McDonalds on Woodrow Wilson. An ambulance was on scene after the crash. … Read more

Two Detained After Making Social Media Threats Towards Lawrence Co. High School

According to the Lawrence County Sheriff, shortly after 10:00 p.m. the sheriff’s department began receiving calls referencing an active shooter that posted on social media and directed the threats at Lawrence County High School. Sheriff Everett said that they, along with the Lawrence County School District Police Department immediately began investigating. Shortly after midnight, one … Read more

Jackson Man Sentenced To Over Three Years In Prison For Attempted Hobbs Act Robbery

A Jackson man was sentenced to 41 months in federal prison for attempted robbery in violation of the Hobbs Act. 25-year-old Myke Myers was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Jackson. According to court documents, Myers attempted robbery of a Family Dollar in Jackson on December 20, 2021. Myers was subsequently taken into custody and … Read more

Oxford Woman Arrested For Allegedly Stealing A Car

On October 31st, the Oxford Police Department responded to the 900 block of Regional Center Drive to take a report of theft from a vehicle. After investigation, they arrested 22-year-old Jasmine Suggs, 22, of Oxford, and charged her with Burglary. Suggs was taken before a Lafayette County Justice Court judge and issued a $10,000 bond.