As crimes increase, police offer deterrent measures
Hide your goods. Leave on your lights. That’s the message Starkville police have for residents during the holidays.
Oktibbeha Arrest Report 11-17-11
The following people were arrested on felony charges from Nov. 8-13 According to Oktibbeha County Jail reports:
Pizza thieves arrested
Pizza delivery employees in Starkville can breathe easier. The Starkville Police Department arrested two men Saturday for their roles in an attempted armed robbery of a Domino’s Pizza driver on Sade Ware Street and the armed robbery of Pizza Hut deliverer in Chandler Park on Reed Road on Oct. 29.
Breakfast bandit captured in Starkville
STARKVILLE — Starkville’s breakfast bandit was captured this week, after seven months on the lam.
Starkville police investigating Sunday morning shooting
STARKVILLE — Starkville police are investigating a Sunday morning shooting that sent one woman to the hospital.
Armed robbery suspect makes off with cash, pizza
STARKVILLE — The Starkville Police Department is searching for a man who robbed a pizza delivery employee at gunpoint Saturday at Chandler Park Apartment Complex.
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:
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 man arrested for robbery
STARKVILLE — An Oktibbeha County man is charged with robbery after stealing cash from a man who gave him a ride from a convenience store, police said.
Saturday Profile: Animal control officer encounters more than just vicious pit bulls
STARKVILLE — Not too long ago, an animal control officer was simply “the dog catcher.” Equipped with a net attached to a pole and a pickup truck outfitted with kennels, the dog catcher fetched the rabid dogs from the neighborhood and kept everyone safe.
Police department adds three new officers
The Starkville Police Department Tuesday took its first step in rebuilding its force following the loss of seven officers this year.
Three arrested in accident Friday morning
STARKVILLE — A Yazoo City man involved in a multi-car accident that sent two passengers to the hospital Friday morning was arrested and charged with felony hit-and-run.
Bond for MSU student accused in stabbing reduced
The Mississippi State University student accused of stabbing a fellow student had his bond reduced and will face an Oktibbeha County grand jury.
Stabbing suspect granted continuance for bond negotiation
A man accused of stabbing another man this weekend appeared in municipal court Monday and was granted a continuance to negotiate a lower bond.
Armstrong Middle School break-in suspects caught on camera
The Starkville Police Department is looking for one juvenile and has another in custody in connection with two break-ins at Armstrong Middle School.
Starkville Police Department realigned
Starkville Police Department has some familiar faces in new roles following a recent department realignment. On Aug. 5, SPD had 15 members of its staff change job responsibilities or assignments.
Former Starkville police chief dies in Webster County crash
MATHISTON — Former Starkville Police Chief Larry Sisk died Friday in a single-vehicle accident in Webster County.
Walmart robbery suspect leads police on chase
A robbery suspect led police on a chase through Oktibbeha County Monday morning, before wrecking his truck.
Police search for identity of two suspected purse thieves
Security cameras at Emerson Family School on Louisville Street recorded two black females suspected of stealing a teacher’s purse June 22.