CRIME & SAFETY
Suspect with outstanding warrants for burglary, grand larceny in Jasper Co. in custody
JASPER COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - A suspect who had outstanding warrants in Jasper County is now in custody. According to the Jasper County Sheriff’s Department, 26-year-old Johnathan Lukas McDonald, 26 of Ellisville had outstanding warrants for burglary and grand larceny. McDonald is believed to have been involved in several...
Silver alert cancelled for 83-year-old Laurel man
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - The silver alert issued for 83-year-old Clifton Ollie Nathaniel Lowe of Laurel has been cancelled. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation said Lowe has been located and is safe. Want more WDAM 7 news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to our newsletter.
Laurel man arrested for weapon possesion at Jones College Monday
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - A Laurel man was arrested on Monday for having a weapon on the Jones College campus, an official said. According to a statement from JC Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Dr. Finee’ Ruffin, campus police arrested 20-year-old Jaymar Sampson for possession of a firearm on campus.
MHP, Homeland Security to participate in training exercise
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) will assist Homeland Security in a training exercise on May 1-2, 2024. According to MHP officials, the exercise will occur in Hinds, Rankin, Smith, Jasper, and Jones Counties. Drivers may see vehicles accompanied by a trooper making frequent stops in those counties. Some may see participants […]
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