CRIME & SAFETY
Mississippi woman’s body found in yard of abandoned home
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WTVA) — An investigation is underway following the discovery of a woman’s body in the yard of an abandoned home in Columbus, Mississippi. Bryan Moore, the public information officer for the Columbus Police Department, said someone found the body at approximately 10:00 a.m. Tuesday morning. Lowndes...
Woman says she pulled gun to stop potential robber
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Sharion Long is a long-time resident of Columbus and owner of the S&E security company. “The fact that he was coming around the corner with the hoodie on, was the first red flag. And then he went behind my car instead of in front of my car. That was another red flag. And that business next door is closed so why are you going there? That was the third red flag. And he turned around and came back behind my car again. I was like ‘Okay it’s time to do something.’ When he reached for the door, I pointed my gun at him and he ran behind Sonic then,” said Long.
Popeyes worker in Mississippi says she was hit in the face while on the job
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WTVA) – A 17-year-old Popeyes worker in Columbus, Mississippi was assaulted Saturday. The assault occurred around 11 p.m., according to a police report shared by the family with WTVA News. Family members of the 17-year-old worker say a man came through the drive-thru with his girlfriend, who...
Family says 17-year-old assaulted while working over the weekend
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WTVA) – A 17-year-old Columbus Popeyes worker was assaulted Saturday. The assault occurred around 11 p.m., according to a police report shared by the family with WTVA 9 News. Family members of the 17-year-old worker say a man came through the drive-thru with his girlfriend who happens...
Mississippi man wearing ankle monitor arrested after reportedly breaking into garage
A Mississippi man wearing an ankle monitor from a previous burglary charge was arrested again after reportedly breaking into a garage. On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, around 6:30 p.m., Lowndes County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the area of Dauphine Drive after receiving a report of a suspect breaking into a garage at a residence.
Aberdeen men accused of stealing trailers from business in Amory
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Two Aberdeen men were accused of stealing trailers from an Amory business. Ashton Henderson and Jaqualon Crawford were both charged with three counts of grand larceny. Investigators told WCBI that the trailers were taken from a Highway 6 business on April 16. Police believe...
Back of garbage truck caught fire in Amory
AMORY, Miss. (WTVA) — Authorities responded to a garbage truck fire Monday morning, April 22 south of Amory. This happened on Highway 125 between Becker and Amory at approximately 7:00. Jake Hall of the Amory Police Department said there have been no reported injuries at this time. Amory Fire...
Suspected Dollar General armed robber arrested in Pickens County
PICKENS COUNTY, Ala. (WCBI) – A man wanted in Lowndes County for armed robbery was charged with the same crime in west Alabama. 21-year-old Jaylen Harris was charged with three counts of robbery of a business, two counts of theft of property, burglary, resisting arrest, and possession of marijuana in Pickens County.
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