Broken windows, stolen truck keep Sheriff's office busy

Local News

June 13, 2007

By Nancy Green The Star Herald Wed Jun 13, 2007, 09:48 AM CDT

A stolen truck, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, simple assault and trespassing were among charges made by Sheriff William Lee and deputies during the past week.

Charges of trespassing, simple assault and telephone harassment have been filed against Vickie McNeer of Winston County by Luke Skelton who resides near the intersection of Highway 14 east and Highway 19 south, according to the sheriff. He said upon Deputy Tim Nail's arrival at Skelton's residence he reported McNeer striking him in the face and making threats. She has been charged but not apprehended, the sheriff said.

Two incidents of windows being broken on automobiles at Hannah Heights Apt. 16 in Ethel were reported. Ladanyell Triplett reported to Deputy Richie Atkinson that windows were broken on his vehicle parked at his residence. Willie Edwards has been charged, the sheriff said, but has not been apprehended.

Another incident of window breaking at Hannah Heights was reported by Andrew Holman. He told Officer Atkinson, the broken window on the driver's side of his 97 Cavalier was discovered at he started to work on the morning of June 6. Upon his return in the afternoon he reported the back window of his 1983 Chevrolet C-10 was broken. Sheriff Lee said there is a suspect in the two incidents but no arrest has been made.

On June 5, Bud Moore of Kosciusko reported his 1994 International dump truck missing from the area where it was parked near the intersection of Highway 43 south and Highway 14 bypass. Sheriff Lee said anyone having any knowledge of the disappearance of the vehicle is urged to contact his department, 289-5556.

Floyd Evans of Sallis is charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest following an altercation with Deputy Atkinson. Atkinson responded to a call made by Ruth Harmon that Evans had started a fight with his brother. Upon Atkinson's arrival he was approached by Evans with loud and abusive cursing.

When told by Atkinson he was under arrest, a brief altercation followed, the sheriff said. He was jailed and charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.

Text Only

Local News

Water Alert Lifted
Possumneck - Carmack Water Association

May 24, 2012
Renovation begins
May 23, 2012 1 Photo
Veterans to be remembered at ‘Aisle’
Memorial Day will be highlighted Monday with the observance of the Aisle of Honor at Parkway Cemetery where 331 flags will be flown to honor deceased Veterans of Attala County.

May 23, 2012 1 Photo
Nail, Halderman qualify for race
Two have qualified with the Attala County Circuit Clerk Wanda Fancher for the office of Attala County Sheriff in the special election set this week for Nov. 6 by the board of supervisors.

May 23, 2012
Special election date set
Following the Attala Election Commission’s request to set the date for a special election, the Attala Board of Supervisors in its regular meeting on Monday morning set the date for Nov. 6.

May 23, 2012
Relay for Life brings in $50,000 despite rainy weather Friday
Closing ceremonies were held shortly after 5 o’clock Saturday morning at Hugh Ellard Park ending this year’s 12-hour Relay for Life , but not ending the drive for the American Cancer Society.

May 18, 2012 2 Photos
Classes of 2012 graduate Friday
Seniors at Kosciusko, Ethel, and McAdams High Schools will receive diplomas in final exercises Friday night beginning with Ethel at 6 o’clock, Kosciusko at 7, and McAdams at 8.

May 18, 2012
East wing of hospital opens to the public
The east win of Montfort Jones Memorial Hopsital opened May 11 after a short ribbon cutting and a few words were spoken by officials and community leaders.

May 17, 2012 14 Photos
Sniper rifle purchased for KPD
At the request of Kosciusko Police Chief R.J. Adams, the Kosciusko Board of Aldermen approved the purchase of a sniper rifle for the department during the May 1 board meeting.

May 17, 2012
City Arrests
The Kosciusko Police Department reports the following arrests:
– On Monday, James C. Erving, 60, was charged with disregard for traffic device, no proof of insurance and possession of liquor in a dry county on Highway 12 West by officer Jimmy Evans.

May 17, 2012
More Local News Headlines

Local News

Search Results

Broken windows, stolen truck keep Sheriff's office busy

Site Map