Pike County Authorities Arrest Man With Active Warrant For Attempted Murder

On October 5, Pike County Sheriff’s Office received information that Demarques Washington was at 3066 Gradyville Road. Washington had an active arrest warrant for attempted murder in reference to a shooting incident that occurred on April 21, on North Live Oak Street. Pike County Investigation Division along with Pike County Narcotics Division made contact with … Read more

Former Director of Tunica County Airport Arrested for Embezzlement

Former Director of the Tunica County Airport Eric Konupka has been arrested after being investigated by Special Agents from the Auditor’s office. Konupka was indicted for embezzlement by a local grand jury. He was also issued a demand letter showing he owes over $9,000 to Tunica County taxpayers. Konupka is accused of using the Tunica … Read more

Hattiesburg Police Trying to Identify Man Wanted In Auto Burglary Investigation

Hattiesburg Police are asking for the public’s help identifying an individual involved in an ongoing auto burglary investigation. The male, in the video below, broke into a vehicle in the 600 block of North 31st Avenue on September 19, 2022. If you can identify the individual, please contact Hattiesburg Police or Metro Crime Stoppers at … Read more

Brandon Man Arrested For Exploitation of Children

A Brandon man named Kenneth Petty (AKA Bubba) has been arrested again on charges involving children. He has been arrested at least two times other times before this arrest. 35-year-old Petty was arrested October 4th by the Rankin County Sheriff’s Office for Exploitation of Children. His bond has been set at $500,000. PREVIOUS ARRESTS: Petty … Read more