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Alleged Burglar Held At Gunpoint Until Arrested

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LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – An alleged car burglar was held at gun point after being caught in the act.

Zack Westbrook, of Verona, has been charged with Burglary of a Vehicle and Giving False Information.

Before noon yesterday, September 25, a resident called in that he had a person at gunpoint attempting to break into his vehicle on Palmetto Road.

Lee County Deputies arrested the suspect who claimed he was 16 years old.

Investigators later discovered however that Westbrook was actually 20 and has a history of burglary.

Neither the homeowner or the suspect was injured in the altercation.

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Alleged Burglar And Accessory Turns Themselves In

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MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The suspects being held accountable for property stolen weeks ago, have now turned themselves in.

Jacob Sandlin is charged with 3 counts of Burglary of a Building and 2 counts of Grand Larceny while Farris Reeves is charged as an Accessory After the Fact.

Farris turned himself into the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office yesterday, September, 26, followed by Sandlin earlier today, September 27.

According to Sheriff Cecil Cantrell, much of the stolen property was discovered in Sandlin’s backyard near Sulligent, Alabama.

Totaling several thousands of dollars, the alleged stolen goods were mostly from a property in Aberdeen, but also included a side by side from Atmos energy in the Athens community.

Jacob Sandlin

Farris Reeves

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Meth Possession Arrest In Itawamba County

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ITWAMBA COUNTY, Miss. (PRESS RELEASE) – On September 24, 2017 Deputies of the Itawamba Sheriff’s Department arrested David Blatt, age 46 of Tremont, after alleged methamphetamine was discovered inside his vehicle during a traffic stop.

David Blatt was charged with possession of Methamphetamine by the Itawamba Sheriff’s Department.

Baltt’s bond was set at $5,000 by Judge John Bishop.

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Alleged Insurance Scammer Arrested In Choctaw Co.

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JACKSON, Miss. (PRESS RELEASE) — Today, Attorney General Jim Hood announced the arrest of 42-year-old Kimredell Dotson on four counts of committing false pretense in connection with his collection of insurance premiums on two separate life insurance policies and failing to forward the premiums to the insurance company.

Dotson, a funeral home owner in McCool, turned himself in to the Choctaw County Sheriff’s Office Thursday after a warrant was issued following an indictment by a Choctaw County grand jury last month on the four charges. He was indicted for defrauding his customers in an amount greater than $500, in four separate instances between 2010 and 2013.

Dotson made false representations to his customers that he was forwarding their insurance premium payments to Security National Life Insurance Company for their life insurance policies. However, the payments were never turned in to the company. His fraudulent activity was discovered as part of an investigation by the Secretary of State’s Office and the Mississippi Insurance Department and was then referred to the Insurance Integrity Enforcement Bureau at the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office.

Investigators Michael Stevens and Jerry Spell with the Attorney General’s Insurance Integrity Enforcement Bureau participated in the arrest along with the Choctaw County Sheriff’s Office.

If convicted, Dotson faces up to 40 years in prison.  A charge is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

This case was investigated by Kenneth West with the AG’s Insurance Integrity Enforcement Bureau, with assistance from the Mississippi Department of Insurance and Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office. It will be prosecuted by Special Assistant Attorney General Robert “Bob” Anderson with the AG’s Public Integrity Division.

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60 Year Old Oxford Man Arrested For Six Different Offenses

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OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – Oxford Police arrest one man for six separate offenses all in a matter of hours.

Around 2:00 a.m., O.P.D. arrested 60 year old Ale Burt of Oxford for Burglary, Kidnapping, Robbery, Motor Vehicle Theft, Felony Fleeing and Possession of Burglary tools.

Burt broke into a home on Elm Street, kidnapped the homeowner, forcing them into their own car.

Officers were notified by a business on Jackson Avenue where the clerk said they were being held against their will while Burt made the victim cash checks.

A short pursuit began when Burt fled from officers attempting to stop the car.

The suspect was eventually apprehended on foot, and the money and burglary tools were found in the victim’s car.

Burt’s bond is set at 200 thousand dollars

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Columbus Man’s Murder Conviction Appeal a No-Go

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JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – A Columbus man serving life in prison for a 2010 murder won’t be getting out any time soon.

Ranzino Harris was tried and convicted in 2013 for the shooting death of Justin Murray.

Murray and another man, Michael Brewer intervened as Harris was assaulting his ex-girlfriend, Ashley Lee. After the fight, Harris left the house.

He came back later with a gun, shooting and killing Murray.

At trial Ranzino Harris tried to claim self-defense. The jury found him guilty of murder.

He was sentenced to life in prison.

Harris was appealing that conviction based on insufficient evidence and errors in the trial judge’s rulings on testimony.

The Court of Appeals found no errors, and affirmed the Circuit Court’s decision and sentence.

Read the full text of the Appeals Court decision here.

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Reward Offered For Information On Possum Town Pawn Burglaries

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COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Bureau of Alcohol, Firearms, and Explosives is offering a 25 hundred dollar reward in connection with some break-ins at a Columbus pawn shop.

Earlier this year, investigators released surveillance video from a July 30th burglary at Possum Town Pawn on Alabama Street.

Columbus police say the business was also broken into on October 13, 2016, where six handguns were taken.

Officers say there was an attempted burglary at the some location late last night.

Nine handguns were stolen back in July.

The ATF’s reward is for information leading to the arrest of the suspects. Crime Stoppers is also offering reward money.

If you have a tip about these thieves or stolen guns call Golden Triangle Crime Stoppers at 1-800-530-7151.

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Suspected Burglar Caught In Booneville

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BOONEVILLE, Miss. (PRESS RELEASE) – The Booneville Police Department has arrested and charged William Eric Eaton, 18, of Booneville for Burglary of a Commercial Building for a report filed on 09/19/2017.

Mr. Eaton is charged with breaking into an out building at a residence on Brewer Street. He took items of value which were not recovered.

His bond was set at $3,000.00.

His case will be presented to the next Prentiss County Grand Jury.

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Video: Mother Of Hit & Run Victim Calls For Justice

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STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- A mother’s crying for justice after her son was killed in a hit and run accident Monday night.

Oktibbeha County Deputies are still searching for the person who ran over 23 year old D’Shante Nix.

Nix’s mother is pleading for the driver to come forward.

“Who does that to a person. Anybody. If it was your child you’d be out here seeking help,” said Nix’s cousin, Aquila Rieves.

Dominic Nix still can’t wrap her mind around the loss of her son, D’Shante Nix.

“I’m sad. I was just getting used to my son being at home with us,” Nix.

Family members still replay the moment they call got the call, that’s left them empty.

“It hurts me. It hurts her, but I’m standing with my cousin cause she’s going to need me and all her family,” said Rieves.

23 year old D’Shante Nix was riding his bike on Old Highway 25 when he was hit by two cars. The first car stopped to help. A second, ran over Nix and kept driving.

“He kept going. He don’t, he don’t have a heart,” said Nix.

The Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Office released video of a person of interest. Deputies say a man driving a yellow Scion was spotted at a nearby gas station moments after the crash. D’Shante’s family says they want the man in jail.

“We want justice. We want justice. Every yellow car that I see, I turn around to see if that’s the car,” said Rieves.

Leaning on each other for support, the family says the closure they need is for the the driver to turn himself in.

“I just want justice for my son. I’m going to miss my son. I mean he took him a 23. He could have stopped. He could have done anything. Pulled over. I mean, I don’t get why he just kept going.

Anyone with information in the case is asked to call the Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Office or Golden Triangle Crimestoppers at 1-800-530-7151.

 

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Columbus Store Manager Charged With Embezzlement

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Tammy D. Walls
Source: Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A Columbus convenience store manager is accused of taking money from the store she oversaw.

Tammy D. Walls, 43, of Columbus is charged with embezzlement.

Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department Investigator Capt. Ryan Rickert says Walls managed a Sprint Mart.

He says the scheme had been happening for about six months.

It’s still being determined how much money was allegedly taken.

Rickert says Walls is the only employee charged, at this time.

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Nettleton Man Arrested For Sale Of Controlled Substance

Man Allegedly Threatens Employees, Attempts Robbery With Knife

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TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Tupelo Police arrived at Waffle House late last night, but not for a quick bite.

This time officers responded to the Waffle House on South Gloster Street, where Willie Campbell was allegedly attempting to rob the store around 10:45 p.m.

Witnesses say that Campbell entered the store and held a knife while threatening staff.

TPD detained the suspect at the scene and no injuries were reported.

His bond is set at $15,000.

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Suspected Roommate Dispute Leads To Stabbing

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OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Department says a dispute between roommates has led to a stabbing. Responding to OCH Regional Medical Center Monday, September 25, deputies spoke with the victim and discovered the assault happened earlier at the Pointe Apartments in Starkville.

The victim’s roommate, 20 year old Louanna Cooperwood, was charged with Aggravated Assault.

Her bond was set at $10,000. Cooperwood posted bond and was released the next day, September 26.

The victim was treated and released from the hospital, and the investigation is still ongoing.

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Clay County Officials Need Help Locating Stolen Trucks

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CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Two trucks have been stolen out of Clay County this week and investigators need your help finding them.

The first truck stolen is described as a rusty red 1983 Chevy half ton pick-up with antique tag number 567578 with bed rails and chrome hub caps. The truck was stolen Tuesday night, September 26, on Walker-Sanders Road and may have front end damage.

The second truck, stolen in eastern Clay County last night, September 27, is a blue-gray 1980 Ford F-150 with antique tag number 547859. There was also a rusty tool box in its truck bed.

Anyone with any information should contact the Golden Triangle Crime Stoppers at 1-800-530-7151 or the Clay County Sheriff’s Office at 662-494-2896.

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Burglary Of An Auto Arrest In Starkville

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STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Starkville police weren’t playing any games with this Xbox thief.

37 year old Renaldo Gardner of Columbus, is charged with Burglary of Auto after police discovered a stolen Xbox One and cash on his person.

On Monday, September 25, officers received a call about someone stealing from a vehicle.

Further investigation turned up the stolen items and Gardner was then arrested.

Gardner was previously arrested this March for Auto Burglary and Possession of a Weapon by a Felon.

His bond was denied.

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Arrest Made In Fatal Hit And Run

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OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Oktibbeha County Sheriff”s Department has made an arrest in connection with a Monday night Hit and Run that left a Starkville man dead.

25 year old Haley Brooke Singleton was arrested Thursday evening. She is charged with Leaving the Scene of an Accident with Injuries.

Lt. Brett Watson says two cars were involved and one car drove off.

Oktibbeha County Coroner, Michael Hunt, says 23 year-old Dshante Nix of Starkville is the man who was killed after being struck by a car while riding his bicycle.

The crash happened around 7:30 p.m. Monday evening on Old Highway 25 just north of Poorhouse Road.

Nix was taken to an area hospital where he later died.

The crash remains under investigation.

Singleton’s bond was set at $25,000.00

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Multiple Arrests In Booneville

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BOONEVILLE, Miss. (PRESS RELEASE) – On 09/25/2017, the Booneville Police Department Criminal Investigation Division arrested Charles William “Bo” Key at his residence on Section Line Street for a felony warrant of Sale of Methamphetamine which was enhanced being within 1500 feet of a church. His bond was set at $50,000.

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On 09/28/2017, Booneville Patrol Officers executed a felony arrest warrant on Cameron Samuel Hicks at his residence on West College Street for 2 counts of Sale of a Controlled Substance. His bond was set at $20,000.

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On 09/27/17, Booneville Patrol Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on North Oak Street. Investigation during the stop identified Darryl Wayne Prater, 54, of Booneville as the passenger and Shauntay Lamar Chambers, 29, of Booneville as the driver. Further investigation lead to the arrest of both individuals. Mr. Prater was charged with felony possession of Methamphetamine, Felony Possession of Methamphetamine Inside of a Corrections Facility (Prentiss County Jail), and Felony Possession of Crack Cocaine. His bond was set at $30,000. Mr. Chambers is charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. His bond was set at $5,000.

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On Saturday 09/16/2017 around midnight, Booneville Patrol Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Cherry Sreet for misdemeanor traffic offenses. Investigation during the stop lead to the discovery of a felony amount of marijuana. The driver was identified as Sherrell Mandale Reed, 38, of Booneville. He was charged with felony possession of marijuana. His bond was set at $5,000.00.

Sherrell Reed

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Clay County Bootlegging Arrest

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CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Clay County business owner is accused of selling un-taxed whiskey.

55 year-old Michael Evans Bradberry is charged with Possession of Un-taxed Whiskey and Selling Without a License.

Sheriff Eddie Scott says Bradberry operates a pool hall type business off Highway 47, near the Chickasaw County line.

The on-going investigation started after deputies received complaints.

Alcohol Beverage Control agents assisted in the arrest.

Bradberry is out of jail on bond.

Michael Evans Bradberry

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Two Auto Burglary Arrests Made In Oxford

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OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – Two separate burglaries are connected by Oxford P-D during arrests.

18 year old Tamarcus Blackmon and 20 year old Jamaris Robertson have been identified as suspects in two vehicle burglaries yesterday on Chestnut and South 17th Streets.

Among the items stolen was a backpack containing a laptop.

A group of males was located on University Avenue, and one in the group had a backpack matching the description.

Stolen property was discovered on Blackmon and Robertson and the two were arrested for two counts of Auto Burglary.

Their bond is set at 15 thousand dollars, but because Robertson was on probation, he was placed on hold by the M-D-O-C.

Tamarcus Blackmon

Jamaris Robertson

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Man Injured In Lowndes County Shooting

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LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A man is recovering after being shot in his driveway early Friday morning.

The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department says the incident happened in the 3,200 block of Highway 69, near Concourse Road, just after midnight.

Deputies arrived to find the unidentified victim laying in the yard with multiple gunshot wounds.

The man told investigators that a person he did not know got out of a vehicle on Highway 69 and walked into his yard.

There was an argument and shots were fired.

The gunman then ran back to the vehicle and it was driven away.

No arrest has been made.

If you have any information call Golden Triangle Crime Stoppers at 1-800-530-7151.

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