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Georgia men arrested after attempting to defraud 80-year-old Mississippi man out of $50,000, officials report
Two Georgia men accused of attempting to defraud an 80-year-old Mississippi man out of $50,000 are being held without bond after facing federal charges. Both men are now charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud in federal court. Nooruddin Bhai Nasruddin, 52, and Chaturali Alauda Roy, 69, were arrested on...
Mississippi narcotics investigation leads to arrest of 7 men — seizure of meth, fentanyl and other drugs
Seven Mississippi men have been arrested in connection with a months-long drug investigation. The Pearl Police Department announced the arrests of the individuals involved in the illegal sale and distribution of narcotics. The operation, conducted by the department’s narcotics unit, resulted in the seizure of several illicit substances, including various pharmaceuticals, crystal methamphetamine, and fentanyl.
Alert canceled after officials say children found safe
UPDATE: MBI agents said the Missing/Endangered Child Alert for two Jackson children has been canceled. Both Aaron and Averie Donley have been found safe. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has issued a Missing and Endangered Person Alert for two young children from Jackson, Mississippi. Averie Ann Donley, age 2, and...
Mississippi researchers discover new ‘horrifying’ wasp species that lays eggs inside fruit flies
Just in time for Halloween, Mississippi researchers have discovered a new species of wasp that could be the subject of a new installment of the “Aliens” movie franchise. Mississippi State recently revealed their find — a new species of wasp “hidden in plain sight” that lays eggs inside fruit flies that burst out of the flies when hatched.
Mississippi woman killed after being ejected in weekend rollover crash
A Mississippi was killed when she was ejected from her car during a rollover wreck Sunday. Tisha Cummings, 55, of Raymond, was killed in a crash on Highway 18 near Tom Collins Road, according to the Mississippi Highway Patrol. The incident occurred around 5:15 p.m. when Cummings lost control of...
One dead in officer involved shooting Monday morning, Mississippi officials report
Agents with the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) are looking into a fatal officer-involved shooting that took place in North Mississippi on Monday, September 16. According to Bailey Martin, press secretary for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, the incident occurred when the Olive Branch SWAT Team attempted to serve an arrest warrant at a residence on Railroad Avenue. During the operation, the suspect reportedly pointed a weapon at the officers, prompting them to fire.
Mississippi man arrested after multi-state chase ends with shooting in Alabama
John William Griffin, a Mississippi man, has been extradited back to Tishomingo County after leading authorities on a multi-state chase that ended in a deputy-involved shooting in Alabama. The chase, which began in Mississippi, crossed into Colbert County, Alabama, where Griffin allegedly fired shots at deputies. The pursuit ended when...
One arrested after suspect steals Mississippi police cruiser, leads officers on chase
One person has been arrested after a suspect stole a police car and then led police on a chase. WTOK in Meridian reports that a Meridian Police vehicle was stolen early Monday morning while officers responded to a call on Highway 11 & 80. The incident occurred around 7 a.m....
Mississippi woman arrested after threat to ‘shoot up’ school made 2 years ago resurfaces on social media
An individual has been arrested after a past social media post resurfaced, prompting swift action from local law enforcement. On Friday, the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office and Bruce Police Department were alerted by the FBI about a Snapchat “memory” that included a threatening comment. The post, originally...
Mississippi teen killed in weekend wreck between motorcycle and truck
A Mississippi teen was killed in a weekend collision between a motorcycle and a truck. Greyson Huff, 18, of Brandon, was identified as the motorcyclist killed in a wreck that happened at the intersection of Highway 18 at West Sunset Drive in Brandon Friday evening. Officials say Huff was operating...
Rescuers searching for 37-year-old man swept away while trying to cross Mississippi creek
Rescuers were searching Sunday evening for a man who went missing after trying to cross a North Mississippi creek. WTVA in Tupelo reports that first responders were on the scene of Twentymile Creek east of Guntown in Lee County. Lee County Sheriff Jim Johnson reported that deputies and first responders...
Mississippi police chief indicted in connection with 2022 midnight shootout
A Mississippi police chief has been indicted in connection with a 2022 shootout in which he is accused of being involved. Terry Tyler, the police chief of Drew, Mississippi, has been indicted on aggravated assault charges, according to District Attorney Matthew Barton. The indictment follows an extensive investigation into an...
Two lucky Mississippi Lottery players get big win, will split $583,000 jackpot
Two lucky Mississippi Lottery players struck it big, winning nearly $300,000 in Mississippi’s Match 5 lottery game. According to the Mississippi Lottery website, the players matched all five balls in the Match 5 drawing held on September 10, 2024. The winning numbers for the drawing were 2, 17, 20,...
Mississippi woman arrested after falsely accusing police officer in drive-by shooting, officials say
A Mississippi woman has been charged with abusing a city’s E-911 service after she reportedly called in a false report accusing a police officer in a drive-by shooting. On September 11, 2024, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 41-year-old Angela Maria Shavers, charging her with one count of Abuse of Emergency 911.
Man’s body discovered in Mississippi lake after deputies receive call about truck sitting in water for hours
A man’s body was found in a Mississippi lake after deputies received a call that a truck had been sitting in the lake for hours. Officials with the Coahoma County Sheriff’s Office report that the man’s body was found in Moonlake, about 3 miles south of Lula.
Mississippi couple killed after car collides with semi-truck, SUV on interstate
Two people died when a car collided with a semi-truck and an SUV Wednesday. The Mississippi Highway Patrol reports that 71-year-old Claude Gleeton and 71-year-old Denese Gleeton were killed in the wreck that occurred on Interstate 22 shortly after 2 p.m. on Wednesday. MHP reports that the car, driven by...
Mississippi man survives home explosion, escapes on lawn mower
A Mississippi man is recovering after surviving a home explosion early Tuesday morning. WTVA in Tupelo reports that the explosion occurred around 6:30 a.m. at the man’s residence on McCarley Road, according to the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office. The man, who had been asleep at the time of...
Reward offered for information leading to person who allegedly set house on fire with family of six inside
Mississippi law enforcement is looking for a person who reportedly attempted to set a Mississippi house on fire with six people inside. The Adams County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help identifying a dark-colored pickup truck and a person. The pickup truck and person were involved in...
Three juveniles allegedly set fire inside Mississippi Walmart. Two arrested, third suspect still at large
Three juveniles are facing charges after allegedly setting a fire inside the Walmart store on West Main Street, according to the Tupelo Police Department. The incident occurred on the evening of Tuesday, September 10. The suspects are accused of starting the fire by igniting a bouquet of fake flowers in...
Separation of church and state organization calls on Mississippi sheriff to cease promoting Christian messages on social media
A national nonprofit has called on a Mississippi sheriff to cease promoting Christianity through official channels. The Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) has raised concerns that Monroe County Sheriff Kevin Crook’s office has been using its platforms, including its website and Facebook page, to broadcast religious messages. Notably, the...
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