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CPD: Training after the academy
SUMMARY: Local law enforcement in Columbus, Mississippi is dedicated to staying sharp and up-to-date through standardized training. Each agency has a similar curriculum with slight variations. State law mandates officers to have 24 hours of annual training to maintain certification. Training includes firearms, Narcan, report writing, and more. Recruits undergo rigorous training at the Jackson Police Training Academy, emphasizing driving, shooting, and defensive tactics. The goal is for officers to work as a cohesive unit and prevent violence. Columbus Police Chief aims to increase the number of officers from 45 to 75. The motto is “more sweat in training, less blood on the street.”
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Girlfriend of man convicted killing two near Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade pleads guilty
SUMMARY: Jenny Lukens, the girlfriend of Jordan Cummins, who was convicted of killing two people during the Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade in March 2023, pleaded guilty to hindering prosecution. She was sentenced on September 16, 2024, to 10 years, with six years suspended and four served under house arrest. Lukens admitted to misleading police to help Cummins, who received a life sentence for two counts of first-degree murder on June 24, 2024. During the trial, she testified that she was not physically assaulted by Cummins, despite inconsistencies in her story.
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State calls final witnesses in Carly Gregg trial
SUMMARY: In the trial of Carly Gregg, a Rankin County teenager accused of killing her mother and injuring her stepfather, the state presented its final witnesses. Expert testimonies highlighted contradictions in Gregg’s statements post-arrest, notably her failure to mention hallucinations to medical professionals. Contrarily, a counselor found no signs of mental distress in her behavior. The state argued against Gregg’s potential insanity plea due to admitted marijuana use before the incident. After rejecting a plea deal, Gregg faces life in prison if convicted of murder and other charges. The shooting occurred in March 2024, with Gregg later apprehended nearby.
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One injured after shots fired into Jackson home
SUMMARY: Capitol police in Jackson, Mississippi, are investigating a shooting that occurred around 5:30 a.m. on September 19, where shots were fired into a home and a vehicle. A homeowner reported that her son was shot in the knee while he was asleep and was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No arrests have been made yet, and authorities are seeking information from the public. Anyone with details is encouraged to contact Capitol police at 601-359-3125.
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