CRIME & SAFETY
Vicksburg man arrested at casino for possession of methamphetamine
A Vicksburg man was arrested last week at a local casino for possession of narcotics, according to information from Vicksburg Police Department (VPD). “Alexander Brent Thomas, 28, of Vicksburg, was arrested Thursday, April 18, 2024, after he was found to be in possession of 20 grams of methamphetamine at RiverWalk Casino, 1380 Warrenton Road,” VPD […]
Jackson man killed in motorcycle crash in Warren County
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) – A 48-year-old Jackson man was killed during a motorcycle crash in Warren County. Officials with the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) said the crash happened on Highway 27 South near Country Brown Road just after 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24. Troopers said a 2007 Harley Davidson, driven by Herman East, was […]
K-9 Controversy: Former Vicksburg Police Officer denied ability to resign with his trained K-9
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - When an officer resigns, should they be able to keep the K-9 they’ve trained with? That’s the question leaders at the Vicksburg Police Department are faced with. “In the best interest of Nadia, I think her continuing to work here at the Vicksburg Police...
What to do with Nadia: Canine officer subject of debate after handler leaves Vicksburg PD
The question of what should come next for a canine belonging to Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) following the resignation of her longtime handler has become the subject of debate on social media in recent weeks. While the majority of public comments have been in favor of Nadia – a Belgian malinois trained for narcotics work […]
Louisiana resident awaiting extradition on weapons offense
A Louisiana resident wanted in Utah is now awaiting extradition after being arrested in Vicksburg. According to information from Vicksburg Police Department (VPD), 46-year-old Jerry Pettis, of Prairieville, La., was taken into custody Tuesday after officers responded to a possible auto burglary in the 2100 block of Iowa Boulevard. “Pettis was found to have warrants […]
VPD: Stolen car recovered; case remains open
Officers with Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) quickly located a car reported as stolen Sunday and say the case remains under investigation. According to VPD, officers responded to the 1500 block of Chambers Street at approximately 1:09 p.m. for a call for service in reference to a stolen Hyundai Elantra. The vehicle was located only hours […]
Man identified, charged after stealing Amazon van in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The identity of a man who stole an Amazon van in Jackson has been released. Wednesday night, Jeremiah Griffin, 29, was taken into police custody after he allegedly stole an Amazon van in Jackson. Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones says Griffin then wrecked the vehicle in...
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