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wapt.com > article > jackson-police-report-a-homicide-on-wilshire-street > 70004276

Jackson police report a homicide on Wilshire Street

Jackson police report a homicide on Wilshire Street35+ min ago   (60+ words) Jackson police report a homicide on Wilshire Street'WAPT Search location by ZIP code Jackson police report a homicide on Wilshire Street Jackson police are working a homicide scene at the 400 block of Wilshire Street in Jackson. One male victim was…...

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wapt.com > article > police-warn-of-illegal-street-racing-in-jackson > 70003869

Police warn of illegal street racing in Jackson

Police warn of illegal street racing in Jackson1+ hour, 53+ min ago   (174+ words) Department urges drivers to report dangerous activity as enforcement continues The Jackson Police Department is warning drivers about the dangers and legal consequences of illegal street racing and drag racing on public roads across the City of Jackson. Police say…...

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wapt.com > article > mississippi-lawmakers-proposal-to-ban-tasers-faces-police-opposition > 69993391

Mississippi lawmaker's proposal to ban tasers faces police opposition

Mississippi lawmaker's proposal to ban tasers faces police opposition21+ hour, 26+ min ago   (323+ words) "That's a bad move," said Ridgeland Police Chief Brian Myers. The use of Tasers and stun guns by Mississippi law enforcement is being questioned as Rep. Omeria Scott has introduced a bill to prohibit officers from using them. Ridgeland Police…...

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wapt.com > article > mississippi-law-enforcement-leaders-push-back-on-proposed-tier-5-retirement-plan > 69993111

Mississippi law enforcement leaders push back on proposed Tier 5 retirement plan

Mississippi law enforcement leaders push back on proposed Tier 5 retirement plan1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (234+ words) Chiefs warn longer service requirement could hurt recruitment and public safety Law enforcement leaders across Mississippi are raising concerns about a proposed Tier 5 retirement structure that would require first responders to work longer before becoming eligible to retire. Tyree D. Jones,…...

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wapt.com > article > police-seek-help-identifying-suspects-in-utica-vandalism > 69982059

Police seek help identifying suspects in Utica vandalism

Police seek help identifying suspects in Utica vandalism1+ day, 20+ hour ago   (81+ words) Anyone with information is asked to call police. Police in Utica are asking for the public's help in identifying several people accused of vandalizing property outside a local business over the weekend. The Utica police chief said the damage happened…...

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wapt.com > article > yazoo-city-moves-to-appoint-patrick-jaco-as-police-chief > 69967842

Exclusive interview with Yazoo City's new police chief

Exclusive interview with Yazoo City's new police chief3+ day, 4+ hour ago   (359+ words) Yazoo City officials appoint Patrick Jaco as new police chief The Yazoo City Board appointed Patrick Jaco as the city's new police chief Tuesday after Mayor David Starling moved the nomination and Alderman Macklyn Austin seconded it. City officials said…...

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wapt.com > article > probe-into-jacksons-second-deadly-shooting > 69965369

Probe into Jackson's second deadly shooting

Probe into Jackson's second deadly shooting4+ day, 11+ hour ago   (174+ words) On Saturday, Jackson police officers found a man who had been shot multiple times in a ditch in the 5100 block of Livingston Road, police said. The victim was not discovered until Saturday morning, though a neighbor reported hearing gunfire between…...

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wapt.com > article > video-shows-violent-carjacking-tied-to-suspect-facing-two-capital-murder-trials-in-jackson > 69961790

Video shows violent carjacking tied to suspect facing two capital murder trials in Jackson

Video shows violent carjacking tied to suspect facing two capital murder trials in Jackson5+ day, 4+ hour ago   (244+ words) Teen accused in separate 2023 killings is denied bond after new arrest in south Jackson Newly released video shows the violent moments of a carjacking in south Jackson that police say was carried out by a teenager already facing trial on…...

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wapt.com > article > two-lives-one-family-yazoo-city-reels-after-gun-violence-strikes-twice > 69940342

Two lives, one family: Yazoo City reels after gun violence strikes twice

Two lives, one family: Yazoo City reels after gun violence strikes twice1+ week, 3+ hour ago   (323+ words) "If it be another killing everybody is going to go crazy," said a family member. Letisha Stuckey is mourning the loss of her son, 33-year-old Cornelius Stuckey, who was shot multiple times in Yazoo County on Saturday, according to the…...

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wapt.com > article > teen-facing-capital-murder-trial-arrested-again-in-south-jackson-carjacking > 69940405

Teen facing capital murder trial arrested again in south Jackson carjacking

Teen facing capital murder trial arrested again in south Jackson carjacking1+ week, 3+ hour ago   (290+ words) Court records show the 18-year-old was released on bond last year. A teenager scheduled to go to trial in two weeks on two counts of capital murder is back in jail after being arrested in connection with a violent carjacking…...