Early Thursday morning, a routine traffic stop on Interstate 20 led to the arrest of a suspect wanted for homicide in Lauderdale County.
According to the Pearl Police Department, at around 1:00 a.m., officers from Bravo Shift stopped a Chevy Camaro for speeding on Interstate 20.
During the traffic stop, officers realized that the driver, Onorious Earl Campbell, was wanted for homicide in Lauderdale County.
According to WTOK, the Meridian police department said Campbell was wanted for allegedly murdering his stepfather Arnold Brown.
Campbell was arrested without incident and transported to the Rankin County Jail.
The Pearl Police Department praised the Bravo Shift officers for their diligence and thoroughness in asking routine but detailed questions. They said this is what ultimately led to the arrest of a dangerous criminal.
“We can rest easy knowing our night patrols are active and vigilant,” the department stated.
