Crime
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.
Former policeman found guilty for felony murder in Houston, Texas
A former Houston, Texas Police officer has been found guilty of felony murder in the death of a former Macon resident and her husband.
Man indicted in Noxubee County for aggravated assault
In March, Isaiah Bush turned himself in to Noxubee County Sheriff's deputies. This week he was indicted for aggravated assault.
Yalobusha man receives 10 years for illegal gun possession
53-year-old Lee Everett Henson was sentenced on September 24 in Aberdeen for illegal gun possession and conspiracy to distribute fentanyl.
Clay CO. man wanted for illegal possession of drugs and firearms
Investigators are looking for a man who ran from his home, leaving behind thousands of dollars in drugs along with weapons.
Man arrested for aggravated assault with a weapon in Columbus
He's been on the Columbus Police Department's Most Wanted list for more than a month, now he's in the Lowndes County Jail.
Tupelo man arrested for breaking into people's cars
On September 19, Tupelo Police were called to the Timber Ridge Apartments on North Gloster Street for a report of someone breaking into vehicles.
Man from Tupelo faces child sex charges
Tupelo Police arrested 57-year-old Pepe Morelas September 19 on a warrant for 2 counts of Sexual Battery of a child under the age of 14, and one count of Fondling.
Tupelo man arrested for violating traffic laws, gun possession
On September 18, Tupelo Police stopped a driver on South Gloster Street after reportedly observing multiple traffic violations.
Two men charged with burglary, home invasion in Lee Co.
On September 21, the Lee County Sheriff's Department responded to a home in the Pratts community concerning a reported burglary/home invasion.
U.S. Marine Recruiter charged with child sex crime
24-year-old Brady Dean was charged with sexual assault by a person with a position of trust or authority of a child.
Two people charged with felony possession of counterfeit in Tupelo
A north Mississippi man and woman are accused of trying to slip a car dealership a lemon payment.
Man arrested, charged with drug possession in Monroe County
A man accused of practicing law without a license finds himself back in jail.
Threats to Attendance Center in Tremont lead to two arrests
The Itawamba County Sheriff said his office arrested two juveniles after they made threats against the Tremont Attendance Center.
Aberdeen man arrested, charged for making terroristic threats
An Aberdeen man is accused of making a threat towards people attending an upcoming game.
Two Monroe Co. residents charged with possession, sale of drugs
An ongoing drug investigation in Monroe County leads to the arrests of 2 people in Aberdeen for sale and possession.
Foster dad faces child sex crime charges in Lowndes County
A Lowndes County foster dad has been charged with a child sex crime. 42-year-old Clarence James "CJ" Stockman was charged with sexual battery.
Okolona teen arrested and charged with shooting into vehicle
On September 16, the Tupelo Police Department severed a Lee County Circuit Court Capias warrant for 19-year-old Malik Huddleston.
Bond set for Tupelo man for possession of drugs and a firearm
On September 19, officers with the Tupelo Police Department stopped a car in the troy streets area for careless driving.