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Large Drug Bust in Marion County

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On the 19th day of April, 2019, the Marion County Sheriff's Office conducted its third large scale narcotics operation in the past six months. Operation Real Deal is the conclusion of a multi-month investigation that was conducted by the Marlon County Sheriffs Office. These arrests were based on narcotics purchases done by... Read More.

Three Arrested in Drug Bust in Marion County

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On Wednesday, the Marion County Sheriff's Office executed a residential narcotics search warrant at 43 Brumfield Cutoff in Foxworth. Investigators found nearly an ounce and a half of Methamphetamine packaged for distribution, over three ounces of Marijuana, and several firearms. Those arrested were identified to be Joshua Matthew Edwards, age... Read More.
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Former Water Association President Arrested

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The Marion County Sheriff's Office arrested Marcus Hull for the charge of embezzlement today. The Sheriff's Office with the assistance of the Mississippi State Auditor's Office has conducted an investigation into missing funds of the Gilead/Improve Water Association in Marion County. Through the investigation it was determined that over... Read More.
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Shooting in Marion County on Wednesday

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On March 21, 2018, Marion County Investigators investigated a shooting at 14 Killingsworth Circle in the Lampton Community. Numerous rounds were fired into the residence that was occupied at the time of the shooting. Fortunately no one was injured. Douglas Jarrod Peters, 17, of Columbia, was developed as a suspect.... Read More.

Two Men Sentenced in Connection to Hattiesburg Police Murder

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15th Circuit Court District Attorney Hal Kittrell announces that Abram "Pete" Franklin, age 32, of Hattiesburg, Mississippi pled guilty to Hindering Prosecution and Possession of a Stolen Firearm and was sentenced by Circuit Court Judge Prentiss G. Harrell to five years for the hindering prosecution charge and to five... Read More.
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Drug Arrests in Columbia Early Sunday Morning

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On March 10, 2018 Columbia Police Officers received information that a male and female living in the Northwood Villa Apartments at 1500 Barnes St were selling crack cocaine. The information given was that of Sandra Mitchell and LaHarry Ward residents living in Apartment 24. A... Read More.