Crime

Ferret theft at Pet Palace in Hattiesburg

Submitted by Mercer Morrison, Web Producer

Thursday, March 28th, 2013, 5:06pm

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.

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

Submitted by Mercer Morrison, Web Producer

Wednesday, December 19th, 2012, 4:55pm

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.

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

Submitted by Mercer Morrison, Web Producer

Monday, November 12th, 2012, 5:03pm

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.

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University Police arrest suspect in hit-and-run accident

Submitted by Mercer Morrison, Web Producer

Thursday, September 27th, 2012, 10:10am

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.

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Canton resident to serve time for exploitation of vulnerable person

Submitted by Mercer Morrison, Web Producer

Tuesday, July 17th, 2012, 5:54pm

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.

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Tupelo nurse going to prison for possession of controlled substance

Submitted by Mercer Morrison, Web Producer

Tuesday, July 17th, 2012, 2:47pm

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.

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