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Man dies after being shot multiple times in North Jackson. Victim identified
Jackson police announced Wednesday afternoon a man died after being shot multiple times in a North Jackson neighborhood. According to Public Information Officer Tommie Brown, Roitavious Greenfield was shot in the 5900 block of Lake Trace Circle and later pronounced dead at a local hospital. Brown said JPD began investigating...
Jackson man claims JPD officer broke his hip during false arrest. Council approves settlement
The City of Jackson has settled a lawsuit filed by an elderly resident who claims to have broken his hip after being thrown to the ground and falsely arrested by an officer with the Jackson Police Department. On Tuesday, the Jackson City Council voted to approve the settlement of $15,000...
Truck crashes under bridge on I-55 in Hinds County
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A truck crashed under a bridge on Interstate 55 in Hinds County. The crash happened on I-55 North under the Wynndale Road bridge on Wednesday, July 3. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP), the crash involved the pickup truck and an 18-wheeler. The driver of the pickup truck was […]
Silver Alert issued for 51-year-old Hinds County woman
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A Silver Alert has been issued for a 51-year-old Utica woman. Agents with the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) said Debra Elaine Tolbert was last seen on Wednesday, July 3 around 8:00 a.m. in the 2200 block of Low Water Bridge Road in Hinds County. She was walking in an unknown direction.
Hinds County deputies to conduct 4th of July Holiday Blitz
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Hinds County Sheriff’s Office will partner with Capitol police for a 4th of July Holiday Blitz, which will run from July 3-7, 2024. “Our joint efforts aim to enhance safety and promote responsible celebrations during the holiday weekend,” said Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones. The operation will include an increased […]
1 arrested, 1 wanted for shoplifting at Byram Walmart
BYRAM, Miss. (WJTV) – Byram police arrested a woman and are searching for a second after they allegedly shoplifted nearly $2,000 worth of items from Walmart. Officers said they were notified by Walmart employees on Monday, July 1 of a vehicle leaving the store. They said the vehicle belonged to the suspects who had just […]
Stolen vehicles recovered in Jackson salvage yard
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Several stolen vehicles were recovered in Jackson on Tuesday, July 2. Jackson police said they received a call round 11:00 a.m. regarding a stolen vehicle. The Auto Task Force, made up of Jackson police and Capitol police, responded. Investigators said they were able to track the stolen vehicle to Auto Plus […]
State Auditor’s Office Arrest Probation Officer on Seven Counts of Embezzlement
JACKSON, Miss. – State Auditor Shad White announced today that Special Agents have arrested Lacosta Lee, a contracted probation officer for Court Programs, Inc. (CPI), on seven counts of embezzlement. Lee is accused of embezzling court-ordered fines and fees for personal use. She was served with a $7,558.50 demand...
Murders increase in north portions of Jackson compared to previous months
Clarion Ledger reporting shows murders in Jackson have started to increase across the city into some northern portions of Jackson, which are not widely noted as high crime areas when compared to South and West Jackson. During the first three months of the year – January, February, and March –,...
Multi-state crime spree lands three behind bars
A crime spree committed by three Louisiana men has ended with the trio serving lengthy federal prison sentences. The crime spree started in Madison then the trio moved to Kentwood, then to McComb, Miss., down to Beaumont, Texas, and they were finally caught in Vinton. Vicki T. Chance, public information officer for the U.S. Attorney’s […]
Pedestrian injured after being hit on I-55 in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A pedestrian was injured after being hit by a vehicle in Jackson. The incident occurred on Interstate 55 near Canton Mart Road on Tuesday, July 2. Detective Tommie Brown said the pedestrian was treated for a head injury. He said the pedestrian is expected to be okay. Investigators said the driver […]
Mississippi man pleads guilty in Arkansas to threatening US judge, federal officer
A Mississippi man has pleaded guilty to threatening a United States judge and federal law enforcement officer, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office Eastern District of Arkansas.
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