Man from Tupelo faces child sex charges
Tupelo Police arrested 57-year-old Pepe Morelas September 19 on a warrant for 2 counts of Sexual Battery of a child under the age of 14, and one count of Fondling.
Crime
Tupelo man arrested for violating traffic laws, gun possession
On September 18, Tupelo Police stopped a driver on South Gloster Street after reportedly observing multiple traffic violations.
Two men charged with burglary, home invasion in Lee Co.
On September 21, the Lee County Sheriff's Department responded to a home in the Pratts community concerning a reported burglary/home invasion.
U.S. Marine Recruiter charged with child sex crime
24-year-old Brady Dean was charged with sexual assault by a person with a position of trust or authority of a child.
Two people charged with felony possession of counterfeit in Tupelo
A north Mississippi man and woman are accused of trying to slip a car dealership a lemon payment.
Man arrested, charged with drug possession in Monroe County
A man accused of practicing law without a license finds himself back in jail.
Threats to Attendance Center in Tremont lead to two arrests
The Itawamba County Sheriff said his office arrested two juveniles after they made threats against the Tremont Attendance Center.
Aberdeen man arrested, charged for making terroristic threats
An Aberdeen man is accused of making a threat towards people attending an upcoming game.
Two Monroe Co. residents charged with possession, sale of drugs
An ongoing drug investigation in Monroe County leads to the arrests of 2 people in Aberdeen for sale and possession.
Foster dad faces child sex crime charges in Lowndes County
A Lowndes County foster dad has been charged with a child sex crime. 42-year-old Clarence James "CJ" Stockman was charged with sexual battery.
Okolona teen arrested and charged with shooting into vehicle
On September 16, the Tupelo Police Department severed a Lee County Circuit Court Capias warrant for 19-year-old Malik Huddleston.
Bond set for Tupelo man for possession of drugs and a firearm
On September 19, officers with the Tupelo Police Department stopped a car in the troy streets area for careless driving.
Felony charges brought against Winston County man
They say timing is everything and it worked out for some Winston County investigators.
Macon man pleads guilty to assault and sexual battery
A Macon man will spend the next 25 years in prison. Jamar Stallings pleaded guilty to simple assault on a vulnerable adult and sexual battery.
Police search for two suspects after shooting in Carroll County
Deputies were called to a reported shooting at the T and G Nightclub on Winona Road, in North Carrollton around 1:30 a.m. September 15.
Iuka man arrested, charged with child enticement
A Iuka man was accused of a crime involving a child. Shaun William Riddell was charged with enticement of a child to meet for sexual purposes.
Tishomingo man arrested after officer-involved shooting
Tishomingo County deputies have released information about a pursuit and officer involved shooting.
Bruce woman charged with making threats on Snapchat
A social media post catches the eye of the F.B.I. and now a Bruce woman is in jail.
Pickens County police receives threat alerts for Gordo Schools
Schools and law enforcement continue to deal with threats. The Pickens County Sheriff's Office said it was alerted to a threat to Gordo Schools.
West Point man pled guilty for meth distribution
A West Point man will spend the next decade in federal prison. Quishaun Bennett pled guilty to distribution of methamphetamine.
Two juveniles in custody after fire in Tupelo Walmart
Tupelo police said two juveniles are now in custody after a fire at a Tupelo Walmart.
Man arrested in Ackerman for child sex crime
An Ackerman man was arrested in West Point for a child sex crime. 60-year-old Rodney Mosley is charged with molesting.
Carroll County jail inmate back in custody after escaping prison
An inmate and a jail employee have a short run of freedom, but it came crashing down.