The Jones County Sheriff’s Department continues to investigate a burglary in progress on Monday, April 14th, that led to a suspect being shot by the affected homeowner.
40-year-old Marcus Crosby was arrested by Jones County Investigators at South Central Regional Medical Center following a burglary in the 600 block of State Street in northern Jones County.
Crosby has also been charged with a burglary of a nearby home on Ole Miss Drive.
Crosby is currently on supervised release from the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC)for two burglaries he was previously convicted of. MDOC has placed a hold on Crosby. He made his initial appearance in Jones County Justice Court and had his bond set at $100,000.
Crosby was shot in the arm during the burglary. His injuries are non-life-threatening.
During the ongoing investigation, Crosby will also be charged for felony taking of a motor vehicle from a home on Sharon Road. That vehicle was recovered and returned to the rightful owner. Crosby’s initial appearance on that charge is pending.
