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Arrest Report 7-9-2020

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On Tue, 07/07/2020 - 02:55 PM

The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office reported 12 arrests from June 29 to July 6.
The SCSO reported the following arrests: DUI 1st (4), possession of paraphernalia, resisting arrest, hold, disorderly conduct (2), warrant (3).
The Mendenhall Police Department reported 5 arrests from June 29 to July 6.

Arrest Reports 7-2-2020

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On Tue, 06/30/2020 - 02:29 PM

Simpson County Sheriff’s Office reported 13 arrests from June 22 to June 29.
The SCSO reported the following arrests: disturbance of family, DUI 1st (2), hold (2), court order, DUI 2nd, warrant (2), driving with license suspended, domestic violence, no insurance, and disturbance of family.

Man Sought In Shooting

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On Tue, 06/23/2020 - 05:00 PM

Monday evening at approximately 4:19pm, Simpson County E911 received a call from Patrick Hubbard that his son, 18-year-old Patrick Hubbard Jr. had been shot and was discovered lying outside his vehicle on the North side of Old Tower Road.

Arrest Reports 6-25-2020

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On Tue, 06/23/2020 - 02:11 PM

Simpson County Sheriff’s Office reported 15 arrests from June 15 to June 22.
The SCSO reported the following arrests: disturbance of family (3), possession of paraphernalia (2), hold, disorderly conduct (2), DUI 1st (2), no insurance, driving with license suspended, DUI 1st other, and domestic violence (2).

Male Victim Found Dead In Magee Shooting

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On Mon, 06/22/2020 - 10:20 PM

Sheriff Paul Mullins confirmed that a shooting took place on Old Tower Road in Magee at approximately 5:30 p.m.

Two charged in shooting

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On Tue, 06/16/2020 - 02:26 PM

The Magee Police Department responded to a shooting at Love’s Travel Stop located on Highway 49 at approximately 12:42 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10.

Arrest Reports 6-18-2020

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On Tue, 06/16/2020 - 02:24 PM

Simpson County Sheriff’s Office reported 15 arrests from June 8 to June 15.
The SCSO reported the following arrests: disturbance of family (3), possession of paraphernalia (2), hold, disorderly conduct (2), DUI 1st (2), no insurance, driving with license suspended, DUI 1st other, and domestic violence (2).

Update: Joaquin Stevens Blackwell In Custody

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On Sat, 06/13/2020 - 04:47 PM

After nearly a 24 hour manhunt, Joaquin Stevens Blackwell, the suspect in an officer involved shooting has been arrested. Blackwell was arrested near the Shell gas station on Highway 13 in Mendenhall.

Active Shooter Near Region 8 Mental Health Facility, One Officer Injured

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On Fri, 06/12/2020 - 05:31 PM

Emergency Operations Manager John Kilpatrick confirmed there is an active shooter situation unfolding on Highway 13 in Mendenhall near Region 8. The Simpson County Sheriff's Office is currently searching for Joaquin Stevens Blackwell . Blackwell was involved in the shooting leaving one officer injured.

Love's Shooting Update

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On Thu, 06/11/2020 - 02:05 PM

On Wednesday June 10, 2020 at approximately 12:42pm, Magee Police Department was notified of a shooting at “Love’s” in Magee. Upon Officers arrival a man was found lying on the ground with what appeared to be a gunshot to the chest area. The injured man was identified as 24-year-old Toraz Westbrook of Florence, MS.

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