Law Enforcement Report

Yellow police warning tape and a pile of debris were visible Tuesday at 41 Buena Vista where a suspicious fire was reported early Saturday morning.

Authorities Investigate Suspicious Fire

By Jack Gurner
Reporter

WATER VALLEY – Police and fire officials are investigating a suspicious fire that occurred at 41 Buena Vista early Saturday morning.

Neighbors reported hearing a loud noise and saw smoke coming from the residence around 3:18 a.m.

Firefighters spend just over two hours on the scene of the blaze, according to Water Valley Fire Chief Michael Defer.

Investigators from the State Fire Marshall’s Office were on the scene Monday and returned Tuesday afternoon, said Yalobusha Arson Investigator Frank Hyde.

Officer A. J. Hernandez reported the following additional law enforcement activity during the past week:

• Made two arrests for simple domestic assault;

• Made an arrest for possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and DUI first offense;

• Made an arrest on a warrant and for simple assault;

• Made an arrest for DUI first offense;

• Made an arrest for child in need of supervision and disorderly conduct;

• Made an arrest for disorderly conduct;

• Took a report of arson involving the Buena Vista fire;

• Took a report of simple assault/physical menace;

• Took a report of a petty larceny of gas;

• Took a report of a domestic simple assault;

• Took a report of simple assault;

• Took a report of possession of a controlled substance;

• Took a report of reckless driving;

• Took a report of disturbing the peace;

• Took a report of a natural death;

• Took a report of a vehicle crash;

• Issued 6 traffic citations.