GrimyTimes has documented 100 federal criminal cases in Mississippi. Below is a comprehensive breakdown by crime type and recent notable cases.
Last updated: March 30, 2026
Crime Type Breakdown
| Crime Type | Cases | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 98 | 98.0% |
| Drug Trafficking | 1 | 1.0% |
| Weapons | 1 | 1.0% |
Recent Federal Cases in Mississippi
- James Parker, Attacking Law Enforcement, Jackson MS, 2023 (2023-08-21)
- Mississippi 2023: Murder Rate Soars Amid Ongoing Economic Struggles (2023-07-01)
- Mississippi Crime Spikes in 2022: A State on the Brink (2022-07-01)
- Joshua Mark Davis, Called in Bomb Threat, Meridian MS, 2022 (2022-06-15)
- Mississippi’s Murder Rate Soars in 2021: A Grim Reality Check (2021-07-01)
- Mississippi 2020: Crime Rates on the Rise Amid National Trends (2020-07-01)
- Mississippi 2019: Crime Rates Continue to Decline (2019-07-01)
- Mississippi’s Crime Rate in 2018: A Mixed Bag (2018-07-01)
- Mississippi 2017 Crime Wave: Violent Incidents Skyrocket (2017-07-01)
- Mississippi 2016: Violent Crime on the Rise (2016-07-01)
- Crime Spikes in Mississippi 2015: A Year of Turmoil (2015-07-01)
- Mississippi Crime Wave: 2014 (2014-07-01)
- Crime in Mississippi 2013: Violent Crime Rates on the Rise (2013-07-01)
- Mississippi in 2012: Crime Rates Rise with National Trends (2012-07-01)
- Mississippi 2011: Crime Rates Under Siege (2011-07-01)
Federal Law Enforcement in Mississippi
Federal criminal cases in Mississippi are prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office and investigated by agencies including the FBI, DEA, ATF, IRS Criminal Investigation, and the U.S. Marshals Service. Cases documented here represent publicly reported federal prosecutions from Department of Justice press releases and federal court records.