60-year-old man behind bars on felony charges in Lafayette Co.
LAFAYETTE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) A 60-year-old man is behind bars in Lafayette County facing a Felon in Possession of a firearm charge.
On Friday May 23, 2025, the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office deputies were conducting a Driver’s License Safety Checkpoint near County Road 303.
A driver came through the checkpoint, and Deputies saw an illegal substance inside of the vehicle.
A probable cause search was then performed, and Deputies found a handgun inside of the vehicle.
After the handgun was found, Sidney Jackson was arrested and charged with Felon in Possession of a Firearm.
Jackson appeared before a Justice Court Judge on Friday and was issued a $5,000.00 bond.
