Starkville police chief details recent losses
The Starkville Police Department is facing a two-fold loss in funds in services following the exit of five veteran officers and the non-renewal of a contract with a prisoner transport service.
Two Starkville men arrested for burglary in separate cases
The Starkville Police Department arrested a pair of individuals Sunday in separate burglary cases.
At approximately 2:30 p.m., officers arrested Willie James Young, 48, of 903 1/2 Louisville St., Yellow Jacket Trailer Park Lot 3, for three auto burglaries committed at Peter’s Rock Church at 223 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.
Missing Starkville woman: ‘I left of my own accord’
A Columbus woman reported missing in Starkville last week called police to let them know she was OK on Monday.
Starkville police make arrests in burglaries
A rash of summer burglaries led to three arrests by the Starkville Police Department last week.
Our View: News makes us wonder, are we safe?
Over in Starkville, they’ve got the knives out. The city was rocked by two stabbings on Tuesday.
The one that caught everyone’s attention was the 6 a.m. attempted robbery at Shipley Donuts, which is nestled in a popular, busy strip mall along Highway 12.
Starkville man charged with stabbing at apartment complex
A second knife attack Tuesday in Starkville sent two more men to the hospital and landed one of them in jail.
Customers support Starkville doughnut shop in wake of horrific knife attack
One day after a brutal robbery attempt which saw one cashier get her throat cut and another male employee stabbed multiple times, the crew at Shipley Donuts was shaken but not crippled.
UPDATED: Assailant slashes throats, stabs workers at Starkville doughnut shop
A Weir man is in custody after allegedly attacking two people at Shipley Donuts in Starkville. The Starkville Police Department identified George Johnson of Weir as the man responsible for attacking two people with a knife Tuesday morning at Shipley Donuts.
Starkville police to crack down on seat belt violations
Two weeks of increased seat belt ticketing began Monday. The Starkville Police Department issued a friendly reminder Monday that it will participate in the nationwide “Click It or Ticket” campaign May 23 – June 5.
Starkville begins enforcing bicycle helmet law
The Starkville Police Department began enforcing the city’s helmet safety ordinance this week to the tune of $15 per violation.
Starkville man arrested in stabbing
Starkville police and were called to Mac’s Meat Market on Highway 182 Tuesday afternoon in response to a stabbing.
Slow night in Stakville during weekend ride-along
In the midst of Starkville’s busy end-of-the-school-year party season, the Starkville Police Department refuses to get caught sleeping.
Starkville woman accused of lying about stolen items
A Starkville woman was arrested Thursday for attempting insurance fraud.
Bringing home the bacon: Alleged breakfast bandit at large in Starkville
Hide your bacon. Hide your waffles. The Starkville Police Department is on the lookout for a breakfast thief who allegedly ripped off the Holiday Inn Express.
Starkville man arrested with stolen gun
An 18-year-old Starkville man was arrested Monday for possession of a firearm stolen during a burglary.
Columbus man arrested for shoplifting at Starkville store
A Columbus man was arrested and charged with shoplifting recently for allegedly stealing a pair of boots and a coat from the Oktibbeha County Co-Op.
Starkville police busy with string of burglaries
A recent string of burglaries has Starkville police urging citizens to lock their doors and keep valuables out of sight.
Starkville woman fights off purse snatcher
A woman fought off a would-be purse snatcher Friday in the AT&T parking lot on Highway 12.
Man holds up Starkville gas station
The Starkville Police Department is investigating the city’s second armed robbery in less than a week.
Suspect arrested in Starkville McDonald’s robbery
A Chickasaw County man suspected of robbing a McDonald’s restaurant last week on Highway 12 has been apprehended.