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Jackson police will receive new license plate readers

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6 days ago

September 26, 2024

www.wjtv.com – Jaylon Anderson – 2024-09-26 16:37:27

SUMMARY: The Jackson City Council has approved the installation of 16 new license plate readers for the Jackson Police Department (JPD) to enhance surveillance and combat rising auto theft and carjacking incidents. Police Chief Joseph Wade noted that this new technology will act as a significant tool for the department, which currently has only two such readers. The cameras will be strategically placed in areas with high rates of auto crimes, aiming to bolster safety for citizens. The rollout is expected in the coming months as the department seeks to utilize technology effectively.

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North Carolina child found in Mississippi, man arrested

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October 2, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-10-02 12:36:20

SUMMARY: A 12-year-old girl, reported missing from North Carolina, was found in Mississippi on October 2. Carroll County deputies, alongside the FBI, located her in an 18-wheeler at a truck stop in Vaiden. The driver, 35-year-old Randy Donovan Taylor from South Carolina, was arrested and charged with possessing child pornography and lustful touching. Sheriff Clint Walker praised the collaborative efforts of various law enforcement agencies in safely returning the child after her abduction on September 29. Taylor is facing multiple federal, state, and local charges and is currently held at the Carroll County Regional Correctional Facility.

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Trial date set for man accused of killing JSU student on campus in 2022

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October 2, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Kristopher White – 2024-10-02 11:50:19

SUMMARY: The trial for Randall Smith, accused of murdering Jackson State University (JSU) student Flynn Brown, is scheduled to begin on November 4, 2024, at the Hinds County Courthouse. Brown’s body was found in a vehicle on campus in December 2022, having been shot in the head. Smith claims he acted in self-defense during a confrontation over stolen belongings, including doughnuts. While suitemates reported hearing loud music instead of gunshots, video evidence suggests Smith tried to flee the scene. Brown’s family has also filed a wrongful death lawsuit against JSU, alleging negligence regarding prior thefts reported to the university.

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Three Monroe Co. men pled guilty to multiple charges

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October 2, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Kealy Shields – 2024-10-02 11:18:18

SUMMARY: Three men from Monroe County, Mississippi, pled guilty to various charges. Walter K. Denton was sentenced to 15 years for three counts of sexual battery. Cameron Adams received a 4-year sentence for possession of child pornography and is required to register as a sex offender. James Everett was sentenced to a total of 13 years for selling over 20 grams of a controlled substance and trafficking narcotics. The convictions reflect a range of serious crimes and carry significant penalties, highlighting ongoing issues with violent and drug-related offenses in the area.

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