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Jackson police report a homicide on Wilshire Street
35+ 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…...
Police warn of illegal street racing in Jackson
1+ 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…...
Mississippi lawmaker's proposal to ban tasers faces police opposition
21+ 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…...
Mississippi law enforcement leaders push back on proposed Tier 5 retirement plan
1+ 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,…...
Police seek help identifying suspects in Utica vandalism
1+ 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…...
Exclusive interview with Yazoo City's new police chief
3+ 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…...
Probe into Jackson's second deadly shooting
4+ 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…...
Video shows violent carjacking tied to suspect facing two capital murder trials in Jackson
5+ 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…...
Two lives, one family: Yazoo City reels after gun violence strikes twice
1+ 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…...
Teen facing capital murder trial arrested again in south Jackson carjacking
1+ 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…...