JACKSON COUNTY — Two men have been charged in connection with a commercial burglary that left about $13,000 worth of equipment stolen from a construction site, authorities said.
Jackson County Sheriff John Ledbetter said deputies responded around 8 a.m. Sunday, April 13, to a reported burglary at Chris Albritton Construction on Wade Vancleave Road near the Roy Cumbest Bridge. Investigators determined a construction trailer had been broken into and equipment taken.
During the investigation, authorities identified two suspects: 29-year-old Michael Cain Adam and 28-year-old Joseph Clifton Morrell IV.
Morrell was charged April 15 with one count of commercial burglary and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon. The Mississippi Department of Corrections has also issued a probation violation against him.
Adam was arrested April 16 and charged with commercial burglary.
Officials said the case remains under active investigation and additional charges could be filed.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office at 228-769-3063 or Crime Stoppers at 877-787-5898.
