One Killed In Harrison County Wreck

On Thursday, September 22, at approximately 11:15 AM, the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Highway 53 in Harrison County. A 2005 Toyota passenger vehicle driven by 51-year-old John May Jr. of Gulfport, MS, traveled South on Highway 53 when it collided with a 2015 Ford F-150 driven by 46-year-old Gregory Wells … Read more

Columbia Man Found Guilty of Multiple Federal Drug Offenses

37-year-old Alfredric James, of Columbia, was charged in a federal indictment with one count of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.  After a three-day trial, James was found guilty of both counts. According to court documents and trial testimony, on December 9, 2020, James retrieved a pound … Read more

Hattiesburg Police Arrest Man Wanted In Connection To Two Burglaries

On Thursday, Sept. 22, Hattiesburg Police arrested a man in connection to two burglaries. 30-year-old Devonta Banks of Hattiesburg, was arrested and charged with one count of auto burglary and one count of commercial burglary in connection to two incidents that occurred earlier Thursday, around 1:30 a.m. in the 5000 block of Highway 42. Banks … Read more

Picayune Police Looking For Missing Man

The Picayune Police Department is looking for a missing man. Daryl Jenkins is described as a white male, 38-years-old, 5’8″, 130 lbs. Police say Daryl has not been heard from since around July 15 of this year. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call Central Dispatch at 601-749-5478 or CrimeStoppers at 877-787-5898.

Mississippi Man Sentenced to Prison for Filing False Tax Returns For Clients

A Mississippi man was sentenced Thursday to 27 months in prison for preparing false tax returns for his clients. According to court documents and statements made in court, Orland Reed worked at a Gulfport tax return preparation business. Between 2012 and 2014, Reed prepared tax returns for clients that included one or more false items, … Read more

Two Armed And Dangerous Carjacking Suspects Wanted In Byram

On Sept. 14th, Byram Police Officers took multiple reports for auto burglaries in the business community along Siwell Road. Surveillance video was obtained and a Ford F-150 suspect vehicle was identified. The next day night shift Byram Patrol Officers attempted a traffic stop on a Ford F-150 with a stolen license plate. The F-150, which … Read more

Starkville Police Department Looking For Man Wanted For Armed Robbery

The Starkville Police Department has an active armed robbery warrant for 27-year-old Tavion Pegues. Pegues is accused of stealing a firearm and other property on Mercantile Street mid-morning Friday, September 16. The police department encourages Mr. Pegues to turn himself in. If you have any information, please contact the Starkville Police department at 662-323-4131, Golden … Read more

Brandon Man Sentenced For Forcing Himself Into Woman’s Home, Sexually Assaulting Her

According to Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney John K. Bramlett, Jr., 32-year-old Jayson Tamayo Galang, Jr., of Brandon, was found guilty of one count of sexual battery by a Rankin County jury. As a result, Galang will be sentenced by Judge Dewey Arthur on November 7, 2022. He faces up to thirty years in … Read more