Tag: Mississippi
Greenville Felon Busted
⏱ 2 min read Michael Lawrence Hunt, a 45-year-old Greenville man with a prior felony conviction, was caught with over 55 methamphetamine pills during a traffic stop on September 11, 2024. The bust was the result of a joint investigation by the Greenville Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Hunt…
Meth Kingpin Sentenced to 10 Years
⏱ 2 min read A 34-year-old Woodland man, Anthony Russell, has been brought to justice for running a methamphetamine operation in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. On May 13, 2024, Russell was caught with over 50 grams of actual methamphetamine, along with other narcotics. Russell pleaded guilty to distributing methamphetamine and was subsequently sentenced to 10 years…
Meth Dealer Sentenced to 10 Years in Chickasaw County
⏱ 3 min read A 34-year-old Woodland man, Anthony Russell, has landed a 10-year prison sentence for peddling methamphetamine in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. Russell was caught on May 13, 2024, with over 50 grams of the potent stimulant. According to officials, Russell’s arrest was the result of a joint effort between federal agents and local…
Casino Bomb Threat Lands Man in Court
⏱ 3 min read Joshua Mark Davis, 37, of Meridian, is staring down a decade in federal prison after admitting he called in a bomb threat to the Silver Star Hotel & Casino on the Choctaw Indian Reservation back in May 2022. The threat triggered a response from Choctaw Police, who quickly traced the call…
Capitol Rioter Gets 6.5 Years for Attacking Cops
Get the latest update on the Mississippi man sentenced for assaulting law enforcement officers during the Jan. 6 Capitol breach. Learn about the details and consequences of his actions.
Mississippi 2023: Murder Rate Soars Amid Ongoing Economic Struggles
Mississippi 2023: A Year of Turmoil and Rising Murder Rates The year 2023 marked a stark turning point for Mississippi, as the state grappled with the consequences of widespread economic struggles, deep-seated social issues, and a seemingly unstoppable rise in violent crime. According to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, which collects and analyzes…
Mississippi Crime Spikes in 2022: A State on the Brink
According to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, Mississippi witnessed a concerning surge in crime rates in 2022. The state’s violent crime rate increased by a substantial margin, leaving residents and law enforcement scrambling to address the issue. The UCR program, established in 1930, is a cornerstone of federal crime data collection. By gathering…
Mississippi’s Murder Rate Soars in 2021: A Grim Reality Check
In 2021, Mississippi took the unenviable title of having the highest murder rate in the United States, according to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. This grim statistic paints a stark picture of a state grappling with violence and lawlessness. With a murder rate of 21.6 per 100,000 inhabitants, Mississippi’s homicide rate far exceeded…
Mississippi 2020: Crime Rates on the Rise Amid National Trends
Crime Rates in Mississippi 2020: A Year of Escalating Violence In 2020, Mississippi reported a significant increase in crime rates, mirroring national trends. According to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, which collects and analyzes crime data from law enforcement agencies across the United States, the state saw a rise in violent crimes, including…
Mississippi 2019: Crime Rates Continue to Decline
The state of Mississippi saw a significant decline in violent crime rates in 2019, according to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program. The UCR data showed a 3.6% decrease in violent crime rates nationwide, with Mississippi experiencing an even greater drop of 7.2% compared to the previous year. Mississippi’s decline in violent crime rates…
