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Former LPD officer found guilty of 2018 aggravated assault charge
SUMMARY: Former Laurel police officer Christopher Wade Robertson has been found guilty of aggravated assault for the 2018 beating of James Barnett, who fled a traffic stop and led officers on a chase. Robertson and another officer, Anthony Bryce Gilbert, were terminated after an internal investigation. Gilbert was found guilty of assault in 2022. Robertson's initial trial in 2023 ended in a mistrial. Today, Judge Stanley Sorri sentenced Robertson to seven years in prison, with two years to serve and five years on post-release supervision, concluding the trial in Covington County.
A former Laurel police officer accused of aggravated assault has been found guilty in a trial that concluded in Covington County Tuesday.
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Hinds County sheriff announces Holiday Blitz
SUMMARY: We are entering a historically busy holiday travel season, and the Hinds County Sheriff's Office is enhancing its patrols from Wednesday through Sunday. Expect to see a higher presence of deputies on the roads around the county. The department will also establish several checkpoints to identify impaired drivers.
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Inflation hits grocery store shoppers
SUMMARY: A survey indicates that prices for holiday staples such as hamburger meat, baked beans, and potato salad are at a record high this year. Shoppers at a Jackson grocery store noted price increases of about 30% from last year. The cost of a typical July 4th meal has risen by 5%, according to the American Farm Bureau, with current costs reaching around $71 for ten people, up from just under $68 last year. Consumers are adapting by prioritizing necessities over wants, and the rising costs are particularly challenging for those on a budget.
Shoppers feel pinch of inflation as they stock up for holiday cookouts
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CCID expansion goes into effect
SUMMARY: The expansion of the Capitol Complex Improvement District (CCID) in Jackson, effective today, includes changes to 911 call handling and police patrols. The expansion began on July 1, giving state officers more responsibilities in a larger portion of Jackson. Capitol Police now have primary responsibility for calls in the CCID, with the city's dispatch center routing 911 calls to them until the state's own center is operational. Both city and state agencies are establishing Memorandums of Understanding. They aim to maintain a four-minute response time for emergencies. The state is also finalizing its court system for handling CCID-related cases, which Hinds County currently manages. Further expansions and adjustments are anticipated.
Expect to see a larger law enforcement presence throughout Jackson
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