Starkville police make several arrests in connection with burglary
Je'Quira Wesley, Tylen Oden, and a juvenile were all charged with residential burglary. Jahreal Isaac was charged with receiving stolen property and false information.
Crime
Lafayette Co. man charged with murder of woman on Thanksgiving Day
A Lafayette County man was charged with murder in the death of a woman on Thanksgiving Day. 24-year-old Kylan Phillips has a $2 million bond.
Holiday weekend checkpoint leads to drug arrest in Prentiss County
Prentiss County deputies manning a safety checkpoint near Wheeler stopped Skylar Zel Jon Branda of Booneville. Upon further investigation, they arrested Branda for possession of a controlled substance.
Updates develop in Columbus' 3rd homicide investigation of 2023
On Thanksgiving Eve, the parking lot of Ready Mart at the intersection of Forrest Boulevard and McCrary Road was riddled with more than 50 bullets.
West Point police seek help locating stolen Jeep Wrangler
The West Point Police Department is asking for your help to find a stolen Jeep. The 2018 Jeep Wrangler was taken on Barksdale Drive in West Point between 11 p.m. on Friday night and 11 a.m. on Saturday morning.
State rep gets probation in connection to false income tax statements
A Mississippi state representative avoids jail time in connection with making false statements on an income tax return.
Louisville shooting suspect's charges to be upgraded after victim dies
A Louisville shooting suspect will have his charges upgraded after a teenager died this week. Diovion Crosby was arrested at about 6:30 a.m. on November 20 on Highway 14 East and charged with attempted murder.
Domestic disturbance turns into death investigation in Lafayette County
Lafayette County deputies responded to a domestic disturbance call around 8:30 p.m. at a home on County Road 181.
Suspect in recent shooting in Macon turns himself in to police
The suspect in a recent shooting in Macon has turned himself in. Keon Rodrigues Walker turned himself in to Macon police on Monday.
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office asks for help locating stolen ATV
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is asking for your help to locate a stolen ATV and the person or people who may have taken it.
Tupelo police: Bond set for Tupelo man charged in assault case
Tupelo police were called to Mattie Florence Drive for a reported assault. Officers found a victim with what were described as significant injuries to the left side of his face.
Two people in Houston charged in connection to infant's death
Marquis Fountain and Osheuna Reese were both charged with capital murder and felonious child abuse. Fountain was also charged with aggravated domestic violence.
Starkville police make 2 arrests in weekend car theft
Starkville police made two arrests, which included a teenager, in a weekend car theft. 20-year-old Dennis Scales was charged with auto burglary, grand larceny, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
Columbus man lands in Lee County Jail accused of selling drugs
The Lee County Sheriff's Office and the North Mississippi Narcotics Unit were carrying out an undercover operation in Verona.
Bond set for Macon murder suspect also facing aggravated assault charge
Bond was set for a Macon murder suspect. Maxi Chandler is also facing an aggravated assault charge. His bond totaled $225,000.
Louisville police make arrest in weekend shooting; Teen in critical condition
Louisville police made an arrest in a weekend shooting that left a teen in critical condition. Police Chief Sean Holdiness said Diovion Crosby was arrested at about 6:30 a.m. November 20 on Highway 14 East.
Bond set for man charged with capital murder in Prentiss County
Bond for a Prentiss County homicide suspect was set at $2 million. 35-year-old Louis Poutoa was charged with capital murder.
2 women indicted for VFW armed robbery in Columbus
Two women have been indicted for a VFW armed robbery in Columbus. The hold-up happened this past January.
Man with long criminal history in Lowndes Co. to spend 22 years in prison
A man with a long criminal history in Lowndes County will spend the next two decades in prison. Anthony Frymire was charged with burglary of a commercial building last year.
Man wanted by Macon police considered armed and dangerous
Macon police are hoping you can help them find an accused gunman. Keyon Walker is wanted for aggravated assault. Police consider him armed and dangerous.
Man indicted in Columbus on alleged child sex crimes
A man was indicted on three charges after Columbus police arrested him earlier in 2023 for alleged child sex crimes.
Starkville man indicted in child sex crime investigation
A Starkville man was indicted in a child sex crime investigation. Shykel Spruell was charged with enticement of a child.