West point police explain how revenge violence is a problem
An argument can lead to a physical altercation. And that can sometimes lead to gunshots being fired.
Crime
Police investigate Tupelo Park after spray paint vandalization
Hate symbols have been spray-painted at a Tupelo park. Police said surveillance footage shows the incident happened October first.
Man charged with sexual battery in Lowndes County
Lowndes County deputies make a child sex crime arrest.
Convicted felon receives nearly 6 years for illegal gun possession
A manhunt from the Delta to Oxford ended when federal agents arrested 37 year old Tamrius Webster in August of 2022.
Body found in burning vehicle in Lowndes Co. has been identified
DNA results are in, and the body found in a burned out vehicle in Lowndes County has been identified.
Three people pled guilty to attempted us of counterfeit
Two people from Philadelphia and the third from Pascagoula pled guilty to possession, with intent to spend counterfeit currency in the Pearl River Community of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians.
Man charged with possession of weapon by felon in Oxford
On September 28, the Oxford Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Highway 30.
Mississippi man wanted by FBI for felony drug possession
The FBI is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a Mississippi Man.
Missing 12-year-old found at truck stop in Vaiden
Carroll County deputies and FBI Agents responded to a tip and searched vehicles at the 35/55 Truck Stop.
Three Monroe Co. men pled guilty to multiple charges
Three Monroe County men will spend time in jail after pleading guilty to a range of different charges.
Illinois man charged with trafficking firearms in North MS
20-year-old Derrick Stewart Jr. was sentenced October 1 for firearms trafficking and conspiracy to traffic firearms.
19-year-old arrested in connection with fatal shooting in Columbus
Jakody Moore was taken into custody by the criminal investigation division on September 30 for the murder of 16-year-old Marquez Carter Jr.
CPD investigating shooting that claimed the life of a 16 year old
Columbus Police have had their hands full this weekend, investigating a shooting that left a 16-year-old dead.
Man arrested for multiple counts of gun theft in Monroe County
Alvis Eugene West was charged with multiple felonies related to the theft of firearms from a business in Hamilton over the weekend.
Nettleton man charged with vehicle burglary in Tupelo
On September 26, Tupelo Police responded to the area of Van Burn Avenue and Tyler Drive about an individual attempting to break into vehicles.
Lowndes Co. Sheriff uncovers brutal murder on Luxapalila
It started as a cross country drug deal and ended with a brutal murder in Lowndes County after a double cross.
Bond set for Columbus man after being charged with homicide
Bond has been set at $1,000,000 for a Columbus man charged with murder.
Five people arrested in connection with felony drug possession
Five people are facing charges after Tupelo police and drug agents searched a home.