Crime
July 4th church vandalism suspects make first court appearance
The trio were in justice court for a preliminary hearing today to formally face charges.
West Point Police charge woman with Enticement of a Child
The suspect is charged with Enticement of a Child to Meet for Sexual Purposes. Bond has yet to be set.
Statutory Rape charge slated for Columbus man, victim is 14
The reported incident happened early this year. Bond is set at $50,000.
Shoplifting suspect turns self in, police search for other involved
The suspect turned herself in on a Grand Larceny charge Tuesday and is awaiting a set bond.
Alleged Walmart shooter pleads "not guilty" during arraignment
Chisholm is accused of shooting and killing a Starkville optometrist back in January.
Several narcotics arrests made in Lowndes County
Many of the arrests involved methamphetamine. One arrest involved children present at the home.
8-month-old baby expected to live, accused abuser facing charges
The baby is expected to live, but will have "life-altering, long-term" issues as a result of the alleged abuse.
Arrested on drug charges, suspect allegedly threatens police informant
The actual charge is Retaliation Against a Public Servant or Witness and carries a maximum term of 10 years if convicted.
Ripley Police on lookout for warehouse burglar
Anyone with information is asked to call the Ripley Police Department or Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi.
Verona man faces felony drug charge
Haskle Craig Justice, 43, was arrested Friday at his home at 106 Chip Drive.
Suspected stabber captured in Chickasaw County, victim recovering
The victim suffered a single stab wound and is in recovery.
Alleged Starkville Walmart shooter indicted on all counts, capital murder
The incident happened back in January of this year when Chisholm reportedly entered the Starkville Walmart and opened fire.
Juveniles arrested in Starkville auto burglary
Starkville Police say it happened Sunday night on Reed Ridge Circle.
Deputies: Man chokes girlfriend, shoots near another
The suspect faces Aggravated Assault and Use of a Deadly Weapon charges along with several misdemeanor charges.
Shoplifting incident leads to arrest, deputies find drugs during pat-down
The alleged shoplifting incident happened Saturday. The suspect was arrested and all items returned by deputies.
Former Starkville policeman indicted a year after shooting
If convicted, Wheeler faces up to 20 years in prison. He was a responding officer to a robbery back on June 3 of 2017.
Tupelo Police search for robbery suspect, held gas station at knife-point
The suspect is described as a black male, wearing a black "Tap-out" shirt, dark red pants, and white shoes.
Gun, meth seized during Prentiss County traffic stop
The Prentiss County Sheriff's Department discovered meth during the traffic stop prompting the arrest.
Booneville man arrested on drug charges, $900 siezed
Deputies say narcotics agents found marijuana, along with nearly $900 in cash.
Webster County K-9 Unit makes arrest, more charges expected
The suspect faces Felony Possession of Meth and Burglary Tools charges. Deputies also slated five misdemeanor charges against the suspect.
Florida man arrested in Lee County, driving stolen U-Haul
Deputies were notified of the stolen truck and made the stop. Some alleged meth was found during a search of the box truck.
Monroe County deputies net almost 20 arrests in "drug round-up"
Around 20 arrests were made during the round up. Deputies are still searching for other suspects.
Nettleton man arrested on child abuse charges
Investigators say the suspect is believed to have shaken the child early Monday morning at his home.
Mother's complaint leads to sexual charge for Aberdeen man
The suspect has since posted his $50,000 bond. Because the crime involved a juvenile, few details were available.