CRIME * From Staff Reports

A Warren County woman accused of using false identification to charge about $25,000 in expenses at River Region Medical Center was arrested Tuesday, Warren County Sheriff Martin Pace said.

At about 2 p.m., sheriff’s deputies arrested Pamela Shay Burge, 45, 2006 Old Highway 27, at the hospital and charged her with six counts of false pretense and six counts of false identification. Investigator Randy Lewis said the offenses occurred between November 2006 and the day of the arrest.

Pace said Burge is wanted for similar charges Texas. The sheriff also commended River Region staff for cooperation with the Sheriff’s Department.

Burge was in the Warren County Jail without bond pending an initial court appearance.

City man jailed for attack on officer

A Vicksburg man was in the Warren County Jail this morning, charged with assaulting a Vicksburg police officer.

Dandri Brown, 30, 1510 1/2 Marcus St., who had been picked up by police on a misdemeanor charge, was arrested at the Vicksburg Police Department after the booking officer was assaulted, Vicksburg Police Sgt. Sandra Williams said. The officer was taken to River Region Medical Center for injuries to a finger on his left hand.

Brown, also under indictment for felony eluding charges, was in jail on a $100,000 bond.

Edwards shooting death offers few leads

An investigation into the shooting death of an Edwards man Monday continued this morning with few leads, a Hinds County deputy said.

Larry Hunter, 48, 207 Williamson Ave., was found dead with gunshot wounds to the back in a pasture area off Mosley Drive, a stretch off Mount Moriah Road and just blocks outside the Edwards city limits.

Hinds County Deputy Sheriff Ed Swinney said this morning that the investigation was continuing and he asked for the public’s help in solving the case.

Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched at about 9 a.m. Monday where Hunter’s body was found. His wallet and an undisclosed amount of cash were missing.

Hunter was believed to be in the area checking on his horses. Authorities did not say who discovered the body or who made the 911 call. The shooting was believed to have occurred between 5 and 7:30 a.m.

This morning, Swinney said anyone with information should call investigators at 601-974-2914.

DUI Convictions

Three found guilty

Three convictions of driving under the influence were recorded in Vicksburg Municipal Court during the week that ended Tuesday.

Johnny Daniel, 24, 102 Hamilton Place, was convicted of DUI first offense and fined $631.

Orsoo Erdenetsogt, 32, 201 Nornandie St., Los Angeles, was convicted of DUI first offense and fined $631.

Monica Smith, 34, 2235 Mount Alban Road, was convicted of DUI first offense and fined $661. No convictions were recorded in Warren County Court.