The Attala County Sheriff's Department reports the following arrests:
–Randy Hansford, 31, was charged with leaving the scene of an accident and driving under the influence refusal on Saturday, March 13.
–Danny Fuentes Ramos, 28, of Eudora, Ark., was charged with domestic violence/simple assault on Sunday, March 14. He has not made bond.
Incidents:
–David Johnson’s home on Attala County Road 4213 was vandalized and a penny jar was taken on Saturday, March 13.
–Sam Stewart reported tools, tool box and other related items missing from his Attala County Road 4211 property in Sallis on March 10.
–Tony Aldy of Highway 429 reported a cotton picker basket was stolen on March 5.
–Shawn Bowie reported someone broke a storm door at his home on Highway 43 South March 9.
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