Law Enforcement Report
A youngster playing with fireworks was apparently the cause of a brush fire in the 600 block of East Court Street Sunday, July 4 just before 7 p.m. Water Valley firefighter Layth Terry had the blaze quickly under control. – Photo by Jack Gurner
WATER VALLEY – Except for the noise of fireworks, Police report a quiet holiday weekend in the City.
Officers were at the scene of a small brushfire on East Court Street July 4 that is believed to have been set by a youngster playing with fireworks.
Lt. Rick McCuan reported the following law enforcement activity within the Water Valley City limits during the past two weeks:
• Made two arrests for driving under suspension;
• Made two arrests for public drunk;
• Made an arrest for possession of a controlled substance and DUI;
• Made an arrest for theft of utilities;
• Made an arrest on a warrant for Panola County authorities;
• Took two reports of petty larceny;
• Took a report of petty larceny of gasoline;
• Took a report of grand larceny;
• Took a report of simple assault;
• Took a report of trespassing;
• Issued a citation for violation of the City dog ordinance;
• Issued 42 traffic citations.
