The usual suspects: Costly repeat offenders highlight justice system difficulties
Lavento Fox has spent a total of 646 days and counting in Lowndes County Adult Detention Center.
Federal agents arrest man on assault charges
A 30-year-old who has been arrested 12 times since he turned 18 is behind bars after being captured Tuesday by U.S. Marshals.
UPDATE: Fox not guilty of kidnapping, armed robbery
A jury found Lavento Shamon Fox, 28, not guilty on all five counts Wednesday.
A 12-person jury including nine women and three men deliberated for around one hour Wednesday morning before returning to the Lowndes County courtroom to deliver the verdict.
Suspect leads police on chase through Southside
The Columbus Police Department attempted to arrest a repeat offender Tuesday on the Southside but had to settle for his brother.