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CRIME & SAFETY
“He was like my best friend.” Horse killed, high schooler injured during hit-and-run in West Point
A high school student in Clay County was hurt when he and his horse were struck by a hit-and-run driver Monday night. “He was like my best friend.” Horse killed, high schooler injured during hit-and-run in West Point. A high school student in Clay County was hurt when he...
Man arrested after using stolen card at vape shop in West Point
WEST POINT, Miss. (WTVA) – A 22-year-old has been arrested and charged after allegedly using a stolen debit card at a vape shop. Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott said at least four cars were burglarized on TVA Road in West Point on Saturday. Camryn Hodges, 22, is accused of...
Body found near railroad tracks ID’d as Mississippi man reportedly living outside house after fire
The body of a Mississippi man reportedly forced to live outside after a house fire was found along a set of railroad tracks Tuesday afternoon,. WTVA in Tupelo reports that officials from Lowndes County identified the body found by a railroad worker performing a routine inspection. The body was identified...
Columbus Police search for a man accused of rape
Columbus police are asking for help finding Randy Pratt, a rape suspect. SUMMARY: A suspect, Dwayne Clark of Laurel, has been charged with second-degree murder following a shooting in Jones County's Powers Community that resulted in the death of Charles Anderson. The Jones County Sheriff's Department responded to a disturbance and shots fired call, after which Anderson was taken to a local hospital where he later died. In his initial court appearance, Clark's bond was set at $250,000. An ongoing investigation is underway, and updates will follow as more information becomes available.
Case hits close to home in Columbus
Www.wcbi.com – Shawanda Jones – 2024-07-03 19:23:55. SUMMARY: The FBI reports nearly half a million children go missing annually in the US, with over a million running away from home according to a 2023 study. Mississippi legally charges children for running away, and those harboring them can face charges too. The article discusses Franchesca McCaa, a 16-year-old from Columbus, Mississippi, initially reported missing but confirmed as a runaway by the police. Despite contacting her mother, Franchesca claims she does not want to return home. Her mother expresses concern over her safety, citing threats and violence against her daughter, and pleads for community assistance in locating her.
Starkville Police investigating possible shooting Monday night
The Starkville Police Department responded to a possible shooting Monday night. Starkville Police investigating possible shooting Monday night. The Starkville Police Department responded to a possible shooting Monday night.
Dollar General stores continue to rise as targets for robberies
ARTESIA, Miss. (WTVA) – A national discount retailer has become the target of violent crime at some of its locations. One of the most recent Dollar General armed robberies happened last month in Artesia. The suspect is still on the run after two men pulled guns on a manager...
Man injured in Columbus hit and run – Home – WCBI TV
Www.wcbi.com – Joey Barnes – 2024-07-02 17:43:11. SUMMARY: A 66-year-old man named Joe Earl Taylor was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash in Columbus, Mississippi. The incident occurred around 10:15 AM on Wilkins-Wise Road, where Taylor was struck by a black BMW. Surveillance footage shows the vehicle initially stopping before fleeing the scene. The BMW likely has damage to its passenger side mirror. Columbus police are seeking public assistance in identifying the driver. Anyone with information is urged to contact Golden Triangle Crime Stoppers or use the P3 Tips App. Taylor was transported to the hospital for his injuries.
CPD steps up safety patrols for Fourth of July
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Fourth of July weekend is one of the busiest weekends of the year for law enforcement. Fireworks echo like gunshots so the two sounds can be difficult to distinguish. And then there are some people who fire off more than just firecrackers. “We’re...
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