Leake
Law Enforcement Officers Respond to Multiple Disturbance Reports in Leake
Tuesday, December 27, 20226:42 a.m. – Leake Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Melvin Carson Rd regarding a domestic disturbance in progress there.8:16 a.m. – Leake County Deputies responded to a one-vehicle crash that occurred on Hwy 25 near North Jordan St. No... Read More.
Top Kicks96 News Stories of 2022
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Another Stolen Car in Leake County and More
On Monday at 7:58 a.m., officers were requested to a residence on Highway 487 east for a report of a stolen vehicle.At 12:28 p.m., officers were requested to a residence on Hudson Road for a person causing a disturbance.At 7:37 p.m., there was a... Read More.
Domestic Disturbance and Car Theft on Christmas
On Sunday at 12:29 a.m., officers were requested to a residence on Mars Hill Road where the caller said her adult daughter wouldn't leave and was trying to be violent.At 3:16 p.m., officers responded to a call from a person who said that his... Read More.
Local Officer Graduates Law Enforcement Training Academy
The Law Enforcement Training Academy at Camp Shelby held its graduation on Thursday, December 22.Chief Billy McMillan and Assistant Chief Mike Williams of Carthage Police Department would like to congratulate Jeremiah Brooks, a Carthage resident who was among the graduates.Brooks completed the 11-week training... Read More.
Vehicle Fire at Local Body Shop in Carthage
Wednesday, December 21, 2022Just before 8 am, Carthage Fire Department was dispatched to Hardin’s Body Shop on Edwards St when it was reported that a vehicle caught fire inside the shop. Firefighters quickly got the fire under control and extinguished.12:02 p.m. – Leake County... Read More.
Updated – Accident and Theft in Monday Leake News
On Monday at 10:31 a.m., there was a report of a two-car accident with possible injuries on Highway 16 near south Pearl Street.At 11:07 a.m., officers were requested to a residence on Highway 488 for a report of theft from their home.At 10:52 p.m.,... Read More.
“It was a big success!” – Carthage Police Department Toy Drive
The Carthage Police Department recently teamed up with Leake County Child Protective Services to collect toys and clothing for children in foster care in the Leake County area.New, unwrapped toys and clothing for children ages 2-10 were collected from the public and local businesses... Read More.
Weapon Wielding Intruder in Leake News
Tuesday, December 20, 20224:49 a.m. – Leake County Deputies responded to a call from a residence on Old Walnut Grove Rd reporting that someone broke into the home wielding a gun. The intruder, who reportedly hit the caller as well as drew a weapon,... Read More.
Accident and Disturbances in Leake
On Sunday at 12:02 p.m., officer was dispatched to Pearl Hill Road for a one-vehicle accident where it was reported that a vehicle hit the ditch and overturned.At 3:57 p.m., Lena Dollar General requested deputies come to the store to deal with a disturbance... Read More.
