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Mississippi brother, sister arrested for unemployment scam
SUMMARY: Thaddieus Cooper and his sister Arista Garner were arrested in Mississippi for an unemployment benefits scam. State Auditor Shad White announced their capture for conspiring to defraud the state. Cooper allegedly had Garner submit an unemployment application on his behalf while he was incarcerated. He received benefits through a debit card, which Garner used for personal expenses. Both face up to five years in prison and $1,000 in fines if convicted. This arrest highlights ongoing efforts to combat unemployment fraud in the state, as emphasized by White’s remarks on the investigation team’s dedication.
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One dead after officer-involved shooting in McComb
SUMMARY: An investigation is ongoing following an officer-involved shooting in McComb that resulted in one death. Officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle near 212 25th Street, where two individuals exited the vehicle. After one brandished a weapon, officers fired their weapons, killing the armed individual. A second suspect was taken into custody, while others in the vehicle fled. Law enforcement is searching for a 2016 Dodge Charger with Mississippi tag PJP357, last seen traveling west on Highway 98. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is handling the case, which will be reviewed by the attorney general’s office.
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Mississippi Aquarium to host annual Otter Trotter 5K leading into Thanksgiving
SUMMARY: The Mississippi Aquarium is hosting its annual Otter Trotter 5K on November 27, the day before Thanksgiving. The event includes a 5K race starting at 5:30 p.m. and a Fun Run at 5:40 p.m., both featuring pre-race festivities beginning at 5 p.m. Participants can decorate strollers and wagons for a themed contest. Attendees can also enjoy the “Aquatic Wonders and Changing Tides” exhibit and preview a new Christmas show, “A Penguin’s Christmas Wish.” Participants will receive custom bibs, medals, and shirts, with registration including admission to the aquarium’s evening events.
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Mexican national pleads guilty to murdering roommate on Natchez Trace Parkway
SUMMARY: Christian Mitchel Mondragon Gonzales, 29, pled guilty to the murder of his roommate on the Natchez Trace Parkway in Mississippi. The incident occurred on September 23, 2018, following an altercation at their residence. After persuading his roommate to go for a ride, Mondragon Gonzales drove him to the parkway, where he shot the unarmed victim multiple times. The body was discovered the next day. He pled guilty to second-degree murder and discharging a firearm in connection with a violent crime, facing a maximum sentence of life in prison, with sentencing set for February 12, 2025.
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