Tennessee man arrested after a chase through Itawamba County
He faces Felony Eluding, Possession of Meth and Destruction of Evidence charges.
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He faces Felony Eluding, Possession of Meth and Destruction of Evidence charges.
He was reported missing the Sunday after borrowing a truck, trailer and lawnmower without returning them.
Oktibbeha County investigators say the argument started outside of Starkville, but ended inside the city limits.
The purse was later recovered at Zuber Park by city workers.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
The suspect turned himself in on Tuesday. He's been released on a $1,000 bond.
The suspect reportedly tried to hide something as deputies approached the car. Some alleged Hydrocodone was found on his person.
Deputies say meth was found in the vehicle during the stop on Jefferson Street.
The seizure of credit card skimmers and the arrest of five Venezuelan nationals last month at a MHP roadblock in Lowndes County is leading to more charges.
Both men had apparently died during an exchange of gunfire, according to a statement from Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard.
Sheriff Cantrell says the alleged ring-leader has been charged with similar crimes before Monday's bust.
Bond is set at $250,000. Investigators are still trying to figure out how the man injured in the shooting is connected.
If you know anything about the break-in, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-773-TIPS (8477.)
Police say the alleged robbery happened Monday afternoon.
So far, this is the only arrest in this case, however, the sheriff says more arrests are possible.
While conducting a search, authorities allegedly found meth in the suspect's pocket.
Lowndes County deputies say the suspect allegedly got out of one vehicle, then drove off with the 2004 Mustang.
Deputies say the firearms were taken from a safe last week.
Sheriff Lance Humphreys says several vehicles were burglarized, for a couple of Fridays in a row.
The victim told officers she had been held at gunpoint and that she had been brought to Oxford from Georgia for prostitution purposes.
Investigators say, the suspect ended up across the state-line, in Monroe County, where he allegedly tried to break into a home.
Once Thompson was in jail he allegedly tried to get rid of some illegal pills. However, a corrections officer saw him trying throw the narcotics away.
It's important to note, no weapon was found at the scene. One of the victims has been identified.
On Tuesday, Tishomingo County deputies received a tip about an alleged burglary at Campground United Methodist in Iuka.
The child remained relatively unharmed. It did have a small scratch on its forehead and glass was found in her hair.