Gun reported stolen in Starkville found in Tupelo
A gun reported stolen in Starkville is found in Tupelo. Now, a Tupelo man is behind bars. The investigation began in June when Tupelo police pulled a driver over for a traffic violation.
Crime
Pontotoc County deputies arrest man on robbery charge
Pontotoc County deputies made an arrest in a strong-armed robbery. That's the charge 20-year-old Dakota Lucas is facing.
Inmate in Winston County charged with having contraband
An inmate in the Winston Choctaw Correctional Facility found himself facing more charges. Lamarcus Burnside was charged with two counts of possessing contraband in a correctional facility.
Shots-fired report in Columbus ends with two arrests
Columbus police made two arrests after someone shot at an apartment, including someone out on bond for murder.
Fulton man arrested for alleged assault on two Tupelo boys
It's been a month since two Tupelo boys were assaulted by a man in a black ski mask. 42-year-old Cedrick Thomas of Fulton has been charged with aggravated assault.
Starkville man with lengthy record heads back to prison
A Starkville man with a long history of legal run-ins is headed back to prison again. This time he was sentenced in federal court.
Arrest made in connection with deadly shooting at Oasis Lounge
There has been an arrest made in connection with the Oasis shooting that killed 20-year-old Taleese Chandler and injured several others.
Suspect changes plea from not guilty to guilty in murder trial
The suspect in a 2023 murder case has pleaded guilty to killing his 16-year-old girlfriend. Labrandon Tumblin was charged with capital murder for the death of Denasia McGregory.
Monroe County man arrested for sexual battery against minor
A Monroe County man was arrested after being indicted by a Monroe County Grand Jury on three counts of sexual battery against a minor. 41-year-old Thomas Jay Criddle of South Hatley Road was arrested on July 18.
Tupelo PD investigates two weekend shootings
Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact TPD or Crime Stoppers of North East Mississippi.
Starkville man indicted on two child sex crime charges
A Starkville man was indicted on two child sex crime charges. 40-year-old Willie Legrone was charged with two counts of sexual battery.
Tupelo police arrest 65-year-old man accused of stabbing someone
65-year-old Darryl Gillespie, of Tupelo, was charged with aggravated domestic violence. He was given a $100,000 bond.
Alcorn County deputies capture wanted man accused of shooting
Alcorn County deputies ended a manhunt for an accused gunman. Daniel Brock Yates was captured near his Lauren Drive home in Corinth.
Suspect in 2021 murder case foregoes trial, pleads guilty
The suspect in a 2021 murder case decided to forego a trial and pleaded guilty instead. Portia Manning's murder trial was expected to start today in Circuit Court in Oktibbeha County.
Calhoun County man pleads guilty to raping elderly woman
A Calhoun County man accused of raping an elderly woman will spend the next 25 years in prison.
Three teens killed, several injured in mass shooting in Indianola
Three 19-year-olds are dead and several others are injured after a mass shooting in Indianola, Mississippi.
Man wanted in Alcorn County for reportedly firing shots at someone
There is a multi-agency search for a man in Alcorn County and law enforcement wants to know if you have seen him.
Aberdeen teen arrested for reportedly fleeing Amory police
Amory police arrested 18-year-old Anthony Joaquinn Orr and charged him with felony fleeing and eluding in a motor vehicle.
Alabama man accused of killing five members of his family
According to investigators, a two-year-old, two six-year-olds, and a nine-year-old, along with 24-year-old Kelsey Kendrick were shot to death on the 1000 block of Greentree Drive in West Blocton, Alabama.
New tech helps Neshoba County deputies patrol county fair
The Neshoba County Sheriff's Office will have a new tool to keep an eye on crowds at the annual Neshoba County Fair this year.
Six teens convicted of setting fire to school in Mississippi Delta
Six teens were convicted of setting fire to a school in the Mississippi Delta. The fires happened in October 2023 at an abandoned school, near Drew.