Columbus, Starkville departments seek more officers; sheriffs’ depts. fully staffed
More than 200 officers work in local law enforcement departments in Lowndes and Oktibbeha counties.
Five injured in Starkville nightclub shooting
Oktibbeha County sheriff deputies are continuing to canvas the countryside for clues surrounding a
Sunday shooting at Club Rock that left five people injured.
Sheriff Steve Gladney confirmed five shots were fired at the facility’s parking lot about 2:30 a.m. Sunday.
Five people were injured in the shooting, and their injuries ranged in severity.
Oktibbeha Co. suffers rash of auto burglaries
The Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Department is asking for help in locating those responsible for a rash of auto burglaries.
OCSD to pursue grants for DUI, seatbelt enforcement
The Oktibbeha County Sherriff’s Department will look to renew two grants at the Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors meeting tonight. Chief Deputy Chadd Garnett said
OCSO’s Feel Safe program showing positive results
The Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Department is coming up with new ways to keep the citizens and businesses of Oktibbeha County safe.
OCSO seeks accreditation
The Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Department is in the process of attaining accreditation from The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, a move it says will mean a better department for its citizens.
Oktibbeha Sheriff’s Dept. arrests man for truck theft
Officials with the Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Department arrested Piotr J. Gullett on Aug. 3, and charged him with one count Felony Taking of a Motor Vehicle.
OCSD promotes senior check-in service at annual picnic
Along with a free lunch and some entertainment, Oktibbeha County senior citizens were given the opportunity to sign up for a potentially life-saving program on Wednesday at the Fifth Annual Senior Day at the Park.
Sex offender arrested for failure to register
A Georgia man has been arrested by deputies with the Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Department and charged with failure to register as a sex offender.
Maben man shot in ongoing feud
A family feud led to a shooting Sunday afternoon in Maben.
Man injured in ATV accident in Oktibbeha County
An Oktibbeha County man was airlifted to Tupelo Sunday after being severely injured in an ATV accident.
Starkville man jailed on meth charges
A call to the Oktibbeha County Sheriff Department landed a Starkville man in jail for manufacturing methamphetamines Friday.
Sheriff’s department searches for motorcycle thieves
The Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public to help identify and apprehend three men suspected of stealing a motorcycle Wednesday from a local apartment complex.
Oktibbeha County man arrested with $22K worth of marijuana
An Oktibbeha County man was arrested this week in connection with the seizure of approximately $22,000 worth of marijuana, the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics announced Wednesday.
Motorcylist killed in accident in Oktibbeha County
One man died today in a motorcycle wreck on Oktoc Road, Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Department Chief Deputy George Carrithers confirmed this afternoon.
Authorities search for robbery, false pretense suspects
Law enforcement officials in Oktibbeha County are asking for the public’s help to find two suspects wanted for unrelated crimes.
The Starkville Police Department is searching for a suspect who robbed a convenience store this weekend on Highway 12.