Pontotoc County Man Arrested for Strong-Arm Robbery in Randolph Community

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On July 23rd, 2024, Dakota Lee Lucas, a 20-year-old resident of Pontotoc County, found himself in custody after being charged by the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) of the Pontotoc County Sheriff’s Department. The charges stemmed from an alleged strong-arm robbery committed in the Randolph Community.

Dakota Lee LucasPhoto byPontotoc County Sheriff's Department

According to authorities, Lucas is accused of forcefully taking $300 from his victim while threatening physical harm. Following an investigation into the incident, CID officers apprehended Lucas and subsequently booked him into the Pontotoc County Adult Detention Center.

Upon his arrest, a bond of $15,000 was set by a judge from the Pontotoc County Justice Court. In addition, the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) has placed a hold on Lucas in connection with the robbery.

The Pontotoc County Sheriff’s Department continues to investigate the case. Authorities urge anyone with further information related to this incident to come forward and assist with the ongoing investigation.

For updates on this developing story, stay tuned to local news outlets and the Pontotoc County Sheriff’s Department updates.