SUMMARY: Billy Joe Bueto, a 63-year-old man from McComb, Mississippi, was sentenced to 85 years in prison for multiple sexual assault charges. He was convicted of one count of sexual battery, two counts of touching a helpless person for gratification, and three counts of filming someone without consent. The crimes occurred in June 2023, when deputies responded to reports of assault on Van Norman Curve Road. Evidence included videos of the assaults posted online. Bueto must serve the first 50 years without parole, following the jury’s verdict on September 27, 2024.

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SUMMARY: On Saturday afternoon, Columbus Police responded to a shooting on Constance Lane, resulting in the death of 16-year-old Marquez Carter and leaving a 17-year-old injured. Police Chief Joseph Daughtry expressed concern over youth violence and the community’s reluctance to cooperate in investigations. Carter’s body will undergo an autopsy for evidence crucial to solving the case. Daughtry highlighted the growing emotional issues among youths, which escalate into violence rather than communication. Authorities urge anyone with information on the case to contact the Columbus Police Department or Golden Triangle Crimestoppers anonymously, as investigations continue.

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SUMMARY: Former school resource officer Hosie Porter has been arrested in Hernando, Mississippi, on charges of rape and sexual battery, according to District Attorney Matthew Barton. Porter surrendered to authorities after resigning from the police department following an incident last week involving an adult, with no evidence of harm to children. The Hernando Police learned of the accusation on September 24 and suspended Porter until his resignation. Mayor Chip Johnson expressed distress over the situation, acknowledging the community’s concerns and calling for patience as the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation conducts its inquiry.

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