DNA sample leads to an arrest for a burglary in Prentiss Co.
It took a few months, but a DNA sample has helped the Prentiss County Sheriff's Office make an arrest in a burglary case.
Crime
Starkville Police ramp up weekend security following shooting
Starting this weekend, Friday and Saturday nights will look different in the Cotton District.
Two men arrested after reported theft in Oxford
Two Marshall County men find themselves in the Lafayette County Jail after a reported theft in Oxford.
Two bound over to Pickens County Grand Jury
Two of the five teachers that have been charged with sex crimes in Pickens County went before a judge in Carrollton Tuesday. Winston Bishop and Roderick Granger have been bound over to the Pickens County Grand Jury.
Morning crash in Lee County kills Saltillo teen
Lee County Coroner Carolyn Green told WCBI the single-car accident happened on County Road 813 in Saltillo.
Former Interim Mayor sentenced to 20 years in prison at Winston County Circuit Court
The former interim mayor and a longtime alderman of the Town of Weir has been sentenced.
Drug sales investigation leads to the arrest of 3 people in Tishomingo Co.
An investigation into drug sales led to the arrest of three people in Tishomingo County.
Multiple suspects in child sex crimes have preliminary hearing in Pickens Co.
Two of five suspects in sex crimes against children in Pickens County had their preliminary hearing on Tuesday.
Police make an arrest in Tupelo credit card fraud case
Tupelo Police make an arrest in a Credit Card Fraud case.
Teen faces charges after alleged shoplifting in Tupelo
A teenager is facing charges after allegedly not paying for an item from a Tupelo business.
Two more arrests made in connection with weekend shooting in Starkville
The Starkville Police Department has made two additional arrests in connection with weekend shooting on Maxwell Street near Lummus Drive.
Two arrests made after a shooting in Starkville
Two people are being charged with attempted murder after a shooting in Starkville.
15-year-old in critical condition after a shooting in Columbus
A 15-year-old is in critical condition after being shot. Now, Columbus Police are trying to find out who pulled the trigger.
A man faces sexual assault charges in Tupelo
30-year-old Landon Rimes of Magnolia has been charged with one count of molestation and one count of enticement of a child to meet for sexual purposes.
Standoff leads to an arrest in Lowndes Co.
According to the Lowndes County Sheriff's Office, on Thursday, April 23, at around 6:00 pm, 35-year-old Justin Contrell Hairston was taken into custody following a short standoff at an apartment in East Columbus.
A man already in jail faces child porn charges in Tupelo
Charges continue to pile up for a man already in jail on burglary charges.
Man being held without bond after a robbery in Tupelo
A Tupelo man is being held without bond after being arrested for a Monday night robbery.
Man indicted for more child sex crimes charges in Lee Co.
A man indicted for alleged child sex crimes in Itawamba County faces similar charges in Lee County.
Former Alabama School Resource Officer faces child exploitation charges
A former School Resource Officer will face trial for sex crimes involving children.
Man arrested on multiple charges in Carrol Co.
A Carroll County man has been arrested on multiple charges.
Man charged in connection with a fire that happened in Tishomingo Co.
A fire in Tishomingo County was intentionally set, now a man is being charged with arson.
UPDATE: 3-year-old shooting victim identified
Columbus Police said officers were not called to the scene, instead, they were notified by the hospital after the child arrived with a gunshot wound
Police make an arrest on aggravated assault charges in Lafayette Co.
The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest after receiving a call for service regarding a disturbance.
UPDATE: Two people face charges following the shooting of a 3-year-old
Two people are being charged after a 3 year old was shot in Columbus.