Theft Arrests

Christopher Willhite, 32

Christopher Wilhite

Tyler Miller

Tyler Miller

Brandon Wilhite

Brandon Wilhite

OKTIBBEHA CO., Miss. – (PRESS RELEASE) The Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Department has arrested 3 suspects in connection with metal and battery thefts at Doss Electric and 5D Limited Auto Sales in Oktibbeha County. Arrested were Tyler Miller, 19 yoa, of 3679 Clarkson Road, Eupora, MS on four counts of Grand Larceny and one count of Taking of a Motor Vehicle-Felony; Christopher Wilhite, 32yoa, of 594 Savannah Lake Road, Eupora, MS on three counts of Grand Larceny; and Brandon Wilhite, 28 yoa, of 594 Savannah Lake Road, Eupora, MS on three counts of Grand Larceny and one count of Taking of a Motor Vehicle-Felony.

The arrests come following a four month investigation into the thefts. All suspects are being held at the Oktibbeha County Jail pending setting of bond. The Grenada County Sheriff’s Department, Webster County Sheriff’s Department, and Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department  all assisted in the investigation.

The investigation continues and more arrests are expected.

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