Stories tagged with: prison
Philadelphia man sentenced to more than 17 years in federal prison on meth charge
PHILADELPHIA, Miss. — A Philadelphia man has been sentenced to more than 17 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to a methamphetamine distribution charge.
According to court records, 67-year-old Billy Thomas Pike Jr. was sentenced to 210 months in prison for possession with intent... Read More.
Neshoba County Man Sentenced to Prison for Possessing Child Pornography
Jackson, MS –A Neshoba County man was sentenced to over fifteen years in federal prison for possession of child pornography.
Acting U.S. Attorney Patrick A. Lemon and Robert Eikhoff, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Jackson Office, made the announcement.
According to... Read More.
Inmate convicted in Neshoba County murder found dead in Rankin County prison cell
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. - Alex Deaton, a convicted murderer, was found dead in his cell at the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility on Saturday evening, according to Rankin County Coroner David Ruth.
Deaton, who pleaded guilty in 2018 to murder, drive-by shooting, and motor vehicle theft,... Read More.
Walnut Grove Prison Improvements Part of Corrections Budget Requests
PARCHAMN, Miss.--The Mississippi Dept. of Corrections is still 500 employees short of what it needs to be compliant with Dept. of Justice requirements, despite having gained nearly 500 correctional officers and workers in related jobs. Commissioner Burl Cain and staff went before the state... Read More.
