Oktibbeha man arrested for child molestation
Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Office investigators arrested a local man Friday for a reported child molestation incident.
A measure of comfort: Quilters Guild gifts to sheriff’s office bring comfort in stressful times
A quilt may not seem to wield much power, but officers with the Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Office have seen quilts impact emotional situations in a positive way.
Grants could Help fund Oktibbeha Sheriff’s Transport vehicles
STARKVILLE — The Golden Triangle Planning and Development District Monday discussed resolutions for a pair of rural development grants that would help fund two Chevrolet Tahoe SUVs for transport and a back-hoe to be used in District 5.
Oktibbeha sheriff works to build networks in community
County officials are urging residents to take ownership of their communities. On March 19, the Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Office and Board of Supervisors will host a neighborhood-watch meeting in the courtroom of the county courthouse.
Starkville man wanted in purse snatching incident
STARKVILLE — Oktibbeha County sheriff’s deputies are looking for a man in connection with the assault and robbery of a woman at a restaurant Thursday.
Oktibbeha County Arrest Reports 1-20-12
The following people were arrested on felony charges from Jan. 2 to Jan. 15, according to the Oktibbeha County jail. Unless otherwise noted, the sheriff’s department made the arrests.
18-year-old suspected of shooting uncle to death
An Oktibbeha County man is in custody in connection with a Starkville shooting after a seven-hour search that ended Monday when he turned himself in.
Maben man charged in nightclub attack
STARKVILLE — A Maben man was arrested Dec. 25 and charged with two counts of aggravated assault after an altercation at an Oktibbeha County nightclub.
Incoming Oktibbeha sheriff plans regional approach to fighting drugs
Steve Gladney is still getting used to his new celebrity status. The incoming Oktibbeha County sheriff made headlines when he defeated 36-year Sheriff Dolph Bryan in the Democratic primary and later won the general election by a landslide.
Oktibbeha County Arrest Report 12-15-11
The following people were arrested on felony charges from Dec. 6 to Dec. 11, according to an Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Office:
Starkville man faces Internet sex charge
A Starkville man was arrested Saturday and charged with sexual battery after using the Internet to lure a minor into sex. Oktibbeha County sheriff’s deputies charged Jason R. Carson, 20, of 414 Hancock Circle, with one count of sexual battery, one count of dissemination of sexually oriented materials to a minor, and one count of computer luring of a minor for sexual purposes after the minor’s family members made a complaint to the OCSO.
Fifth suspect sought in home break-in
CEDAR BLUFF — One suspect remains at large, and four have been arrested in connection with a home burglary in the Clay County community of Cedar Bluff, Chief Deputy Eddie Scott reported in a press release.
Oktibbeha Arrest Report 11-17-11
The following people were arrested on felony charges from Nov. 8-13 According to Oktibbeha County Jail reports:
Oktibbeha County Arrest Report 10-21-11
STARKVILLE — The following people were arrested on felony charges in Oktibbeha County from Oct. 10-Oct. 16:
Oktibbeha County Arrest Report 10-13-11
The following people were arrested on felony charges in Oktibbeha County from Oct. 3-8, according to an Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Office report:
Cause of death of woman found in Oktibbeha unknown
Oktibbeha County Coroner Michael Hunt said the official cause of death of a Hattiesburg woman whose body was found off County Lake Road on Sept. 4 is still undetermined.
Traffic stop leads to drug, assault charges
An Oktibbeha County man fought with Oktibbeha County sheriff’s deputies and was jailed on nine charges after a traffic stop for a busted tail light on Sept. 28.
Oktibbeha County Arrest Report 9-29-11
The following people were arrested in Oktibbeha County from Sept. 20-25, according to the Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Office
Oktibbeha County arrest report
The following people were arrested on felony charges, according to the Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Office:
Sheriff’s department investigates arson
STARKVILLE — The Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an arson following fires set to a trailer on back-to-back days.