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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...
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 –,...
Canton fireworks stands become targets of thieves
CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) – Ahead of the Fourth of July, some fireworks stands in the City of Canton have become targets for thieves. Canton police said there have been burglaries at several fireworks stands that are operating in the city. According to investigators, the fireworks stand at Highway 16 East near Warren’s Fruit Stand and […]
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 […]
Man pleads guilty after body found in Madison County home
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A 19-year-old pled guilty after a body was found inside a Madison County home earlier this year. Madison and Rankin County District Attorney Bubba Bramlett, Jr., said Dawton Gage Whatley, 19, of Walls, pled guilty to second-degree murder on June 24, 2024. On February 5, 2024, Madison County deputies were dispatched […]
Funeral held for Canton teacher killed in wrong-way crash
CANTON, Miss. (WLBT) – On Tuesday morning, the Canton community came together to honor the life of school teacher Tyra Small-Jackson. Hundreds of people filled Mount Zion Baptist Church in Canton for her service. Small-Jackson was tragically killed on June 23 by a driver going the wrong way on...
Jackson DUI suspect wants evidence thrown out in case
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The woman accused of killing two people in a DUI crash in Jackson last year wants the court to throw out evidence about her alleged intoxication. According to court documents, Jada Kelly’s lawyer wants to suppress the results of a breathalyzer test taken the day of the crash. Investigators said Kelly […]
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...
Mississippi woman formally charged in girlfriend’s Baton Rouge shooting death
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — A Jackson, Mississippi woman accused of shooting and killing a woman in a March shooting was indicted on Wednesday, July 3 by an East Baton Rouge Parish grand jury. Danielle Bell, 39, was indicted on a second-degree murder charge in the shooting death of...
Ridgeland Party City murderer will not get re-hearing, Supreme Court says
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The man sentenced to life in prison for killing a person at the Ridgeland Party City back in 2012 will not get another day in court. Last week, the Mississippi Supreme Court denied Joshua Archie’s request for a rehearing, on a 6-3 decision. The ruling...
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 […]
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