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Ferret theft at Pet Palace in Hattiesburg

It's a furry situation.

The owners of Pet Palace sent us this video of two people who stole a ferret from the store.

If you have any information on the two thieves, please contact the local police or Pet Palace at 601-261-1122.

 

 

Personal Care Home Operators in Hattiesburg arrested for exploitation of vulnerable persons

Personal Care Home Operators in Hattiesburg arrested for exploitation of vulnerable persons

The following is a press release from the Mississippi Attorney General's office:

Two Hattiesburg residents who operated a personal care home have been arrested and charged with exploitation of vulnerable persons, announced Attorney General Jim Hood today.

Burglars steal $4,000 air handler from renovated home Sunday night

Burglars steal $4,000 air handler from renovated home Sunday night

The following is a message from the owner:

I'm renovating a home in Petal and Sunday night thieves stole a brand new 4 ton Rheem inside air handler and outside unit with heat pump.

This unit cost me $4,000 plus installation. The theft occurred last night at 302 Mitchell St. in Petal. I have filed a police report and the police informed me that this was the first theft of its kind in quite a while.

If you have any information on this, please contact the authorities.

 

University Police arrest suspect in hit-and-run accident

University Police arrest suspect in hit-and-run accident

University of Southern Mississippi Police has arrested a suspect related to last Sunday’s hit-and-run accident on 4th St. in Hattiesburg that left one student injured.

The suspect is being held at the Forrest County Jail, and will be formally charged on Friday with a felony for “leaving the scene of an accident causing injury.”

For more on this article, click HERE to go to the USM website.

 

Canton resident to serve time for exploitation of vulnerable person

Canton resident to serve time for exploitation of vulnerable person

The following is a press release from the State of Mississippi:

A Canton woman will spend time behind bars for exploitation of a vulnerable person.

Tupelo nurse going to prison for possession of controlled substance

Tupelo nurse going to prison for possession of controlled substance

The following is a press release from the State of Mississippi:

A Tupelo nurse will go to jail for taking prescription medicines away from patients and taking them herself, announced Attorney General Jim Hood today.

Former probation officer arrested for job-related embezzlement

Former probation officer arrested for job-related embezzlement

The following is a press release from the Mississippi Attorney General:

A former probation officer in Tunica County has been arrested for embezzlement, confirmed Attorney General Jim Hood.