Law Enforcement Report

WATER VALLEY – Businessman Fred White wants to help solve the recent burglaries in the City and is putting up his own money to help with the cause.

White, who also serves as Ward One Alderman, is offering a $1000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the burglary of his business, the Martin Street Package Store. The reward offer is good through April 2.

“I want to put an end to these break-ins,” White told the Herald. “And, we need help from the public.”

Lt. Rick McCuan of the Water Valley Police Department reported that an amount of cash and merchandise were taken from White’s business sometime between last Friday night and early Saturday morning.

Anyone who can provide information is urged to call the police at 473-2933 or Yalobusha County CrimeStoppers at 1-866-933-TIPS or 473-4935. Tips can also be sent by email to: TIPS@YalobushaCounty.net.

CrimeStoppers callers are never required to reveal their identity nor testify in court.

Lt. McCuan reported the following additional law enforcement activity within the Water Valley City limits during the past week:

• Made six arrests for driving under suspension;

• Made two arrests for possession of marijuana;

• Made an arrest for simple domestic assault;

• Took a report of identity theft;

• Took a report of stalking;

• Issued 32 traffic citations.