Stories tagged with: officer
MBI investigating officer involved shooting after car chase through Winston and Neshoba Counties
JACKSON, Miss., - The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the Winston County Sheriff’s Office that occurred on January 26, 2025.A deputy with the Winston County Sheriff's Office attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a vehicle. The driver... Read More.
Carthage Officer Chases Suspect in Family Fight
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A call about a family fight brought officers to Dorrill St. Saturday evening.Shortly after 6 p.m. an officer reported he was chasing a suspect in the woods.At 6:10, the officer reported he had the suspect in custody.
Charge Added for Holmes Co. Man Indicted in Texas Officer Killing
LEXINGTON, Miss.--A Holmes County man indicted last week in the Dec. 8 murder of a police officer in Kaufman County, Texas, now faces another charge, which was added this week: assaulting a public servant. Darrian Cotez Johnson, of Lexington, has been indicted on a capital... Read More.
Philadelphia MS Police Officer Kelby Cole Graduates from MLEOTA
Philadelphia Police Department’s Officer Kelby Cole graduated from the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers’ Training Academy (MLEOTA) on Thursday, December 19.The 11-week MLEOTA Basic Class includes 480 hours of intensive training, with participants attending four 10-hour training days per week.Officer Cole was honored for excellence... Read More.
Audio: Man Arrested for Impersonating a Police Officer
A man was charged today with impersonating a police officer after possibly attempting to pull over off-duty deputy Braxton Goza.Curtis Lamar Gaines allegedly activated blue and white flashing lights while driving behind Goza, who alerted on-duty authorities. Gaines sped past several vehicles before being... Read More.
Officer and Firefighters Respond to Couch Fire at Belhaven Apartments
While on routine patrol, an officer spotted smoke at Belhaven Apartments on S Valley St. Monday afternoon. The officer went to investigate, fearing he would find a residence in flames.Instead, he discovered someone burning a couch. Apparently, the owner of the couch discovered that... Read More.
Suspect Apprehended in Pickles Drug Store Burglary Resulting in Officer Injury
Authorities have arrested 33-year-old Joshua Conrod of Moorehead, MS in connection with the break-in at Pickle's Drug Store that occurred in March.Conrod is said to have smashed the glass door of the establishment to gain entry. Kosciusko Police Department (KPD) officers responded quickly to... Read More.
Local K-9 Officer, Colby, Receives Ballistic Vest Donation
*Story by Brady's K-9 Fund*Exciting News! The Attala County Sheriff's Office is thrilled to announce that Brady's K9 Fund has generously donated a ballistic vest for the department's four legged officer, K9 Colby!Brady's K9 is passionate about supporting our four-legged officers who work tirelessly... Read More.
Local Firefighter and Police Officer Completes Fire Investigator Training
Wes Brown, a firefighter at Carthage Fire Department and part-time officer at Carthage Police Department, recently finished the 80 hour fire investigator training course at Mississippi State Fire Academy. Brown is now the Fire Investigator for the City of Carthage.Carthage Police Chief, Billy McMillan... Read More.
MBI investigating an officer- involved shooting in Lauderdale County
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) is investigating an officer- involved shooting involving the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department that occurred on November 24th, 2023, on Brown Street in Meridian.MBI received notification of this critical incident at approximately 5:45 a.m. Initial reports... Read More.
