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Suspect wanted for starting fire at Utica gas station

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2 months ago

July 23, 2024

www.wjtv.com – Sethanie Smith – 2024-07-23 12:30:30

SUMMARY: A reward of up to $5,000 has been announced for information leading to an arrest related to an arson case at the Pit Stop gas station in Utica, Mississippi. The fire broke out on July 21 and took firefighters over two hours to control, though no injuries were reported. Investigators determined that gasoline was used to ignite the fire, and a hole was found in the back wall of the station. The State Fire Marshal’s Office urges anyone with information to contact them at the provided phone numbers.

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Girlfriend of man convicted killing two near Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade pleads guilty

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41 mins ago

September 19, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-09-19 14:25:27

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

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3 hours ago

September 19, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Tia McKenzie – 2024-09-19 12:31:19

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

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4 hours ago

September 19, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Kristopher White – 2024-09-19 11:31:46

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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