Crime
Convicted felon receives nearly 6 years for illegal gun possession
A manhunt from the Delta to Oxford ended when federal agents arrested 37 year old Tamrius Webster in August of 2022.
Body found in burning vehicle in Lowndes Co. has been identified
DNA results are in, and the body found in a burned out vehicle in Lowndes County has been identified.
Three people pled guilty to attempted us of counterfeit
Two people from Philadelphia and the third from Pascagoula pled guilty to possession, with intent to spend counterfeit currency in the Pearl River Community of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians.
Man charged with possession of weapon by felon in Oxford
On September 28, the Oxford Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Highway 30.
Mississippi man wanted by FBI for felony drug possession
The FBI is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a Mississippi Man.
Missing 12-year-old found at truck stop in Vaiden
Carroll County deputies and FBI Agents responded to a tip and searched vehicles at the 35/55 Truck Stop.
Three Monroe Co. men pled guilty to multiple charges
Three Monroe County men will spend time in jail after pleading guilty to a range of different charges.
Illinois man charged with trafficking firearms in North MS
20-year-old Derrick Stewart Jr. was sentenced October 1 for firearms trafficking and conspiracy to traffic firearms.
19-year-old arrested in connection with fatal shooting in Columbus
Jakody Moore was taken into custody by the criminal investigation division on September 30 for the murder of 16-year-old Marquez Carter Jr.
CPD investigating shooting that claimed the life of a 16 year old
Columbus Police have had their hands full this weekend, investigating a shooting that left a 16-year-old dead.
Man arrested for multiple counts of gun theft in Monroe County
Alvis Eugene West was charged with multiple felonies related to the theft of firearms from a business in Hamilton over the weekend.
Nettleton man charged with vehicle burglary in Tupelo
On September 26, Tupelo Police responded to the area of Van Burn Avenue and Tyler Drive about an individual attempting to break into vehicles.
Lowndes Co. Sheriff uncovers brutal murder on Luxapalila
It started as a cross country drug deal and ended with a brutal murder in Lowndes County after a double cross.
Bond set for Columbus man after being charged with homicide
Bond has been set at $1,000,000 for a Columbus man charged with murder.
Five people arrested in connection with felony drug possession
Five people are facing charges after Tupelo police and drug agents searched a home.
Former policeman found guilty for felony murder in Houston, Texas
A former Houston, Texas Police officer has been found guilty of felony murder in the death of a former Macon resident and her husband.
Man indicted in Noxubee County for aggravated assault
In March, Isaiah Bush turned himself in to Noxubee County Sheriff's deputies. This week he was indicted for aggravated assault.
Yalobusha man receives 10 years for illegal gun possession
53-year-old Lee Everett Henson was sentenced on September 24 in Aberdeen for illegal gun possession and conspiracy to distribute fentanyl.
Clay CO. man wanted for illegal possession of drugs and firearms
Investigators are looking for a man who ran from his home, leaving behind thousands of dollars in drugs along with weapons.