Multiple vehicle burglaries over weekend

Published 10:36 am Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Items were missing Tuesday following 13 vehicle burglaries reported over the weekend in Vicksburg.

During Friday night and into Saturday morning, change and compact discs were reported stolen from 12 vehicles on Maison Rue and Fleur de Lis Drive, Vicksburg police Capt. Sandra Williams said.

She said some vehicles had nothing stolen but were obviously rummaged through, and most of the burglaries were not by forced entry.

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Williams said it is important for people to always lock their vehicle.

“It will lessen the possibility you being victimized,” Williams said.

At 9:23 a.m. Sunday, a .22 caliber revolver, speakers and a DVD player were reported stolen from a 1994 Buick on the 1400 block of First North Street, Williams said.

Any with information about these vehicle burglaries is encouraged to call Central Mississippi Crime Stoppers at 601-355-8477, Williams said. Callers remain anonymous and do not have to testify in court.

“We need the public’s help if anyone is aware of any information that can lead to a suspect or arrest,” Williams said.

 

Police investigate aggravated assault

Vicksburg police are investigating a shooting that occurred Monday.

At 1:30 a.m. Monday, a vehicle and a house on the 2200 block of Grove Street were shot into, Williams said. No one was hit, and the incident is being investigated as an attempted aggravated assault, Williams said.

 

Man arrested for shooting

A Vicksburg man accused of shooting at someone was arrested Monday at the Vicksburg Police Department.

Kenneth Ross, 29, was arrested at 10 a.m. Monday and charged with aggravated assault and weapon possession by a felon, Williams said.

The arrest stems from an incident reported Wednesday, May 4, on the 900 block of Locust Street, Williams said.

 

Gun taken from vehicle

A firearm was missing Wednesday following a burglary reported Tuesday in Warren County.

At 5 p.m. Tuesday, a .22 revolver was reported stolen from a Dodge pickup on the 700 block of Standard Hill Road, according to sheriff’s records.

 

Televisions missing

Two televisions were missing Wednesday following a burglary reported Tuesday in Warren County.

At 9 a.m. Tuesday, a 40 and 50-inch flat screen television was reported stolen from a deer camp on the 4600 block of Campbell Swamp Road, according to sheriff’s records.

 

Man held for violence 

A Vicksburg man accused of aggressive behavior within the home was held without bail Tuesday.

Jason Shelton, 34, 2604 Togo St., was arrested at 9:15 p.m. Monday and charged with third offense domestic violence, Williams said.

 

Two held for stolen property

A Warren County man accused of having stolen items was held without bail Tuesday.

William Massey, 20, 4105 Campbell Swamp Road, was arrested Monday on a warrant for receiving stolen property, according to Warren County jail records.

A Houston, Texas woman also accused of having stolen items was held without bail Tuesday.

Kimberly Edds, 35, 6719 Ackley, Houston, Texas, was arrested Friday and charged with receiving (possession) stolen property, according to Warren County jail records.

 

Man held for drug court

A Hollandale man was held without bail Tuesday for drug court.

Robert Johnson, 27, 1017 Sanders St., was held in the Warren County Jail Tuesday for a drug court violation, according to jail records.

 

Man arrested on warrant

A Vicksburg man arrested on a capias warrant was held without bail Tuesday.

Anthony Edmond, 40, 1725 East Ave., was arrested Friday on a circuit court capias warrant, according to jail records.