Law Enforcement

Chief A.J. Hernandez reported a city officer initially tried to stop Hopper on the south end of town and a vehicle pursuit ensued. The city officer called off the chase after several miles. Hernandez reported a county deputy encountered the suspect a short time later and also attempted to stop him. The city officer assisted…

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – City police arrested Skyzic Haire on Feb. 1 for a barrage of charges including driving with a suspended driving license, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of a weapon by a felon. Police Chief A.J. Hernandez reported Haire was arrested on South Main Street following a traffic stop.…

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Police Chief A. J. Hernandez reported his department is operating with a full force following recent hirings. The department has 11 full-time officers employed counting the chief. Hernandez said one officer is currently attending the police academy and all other officers are already certified law enforcement officers. Hernandez…

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – A report of a stolen car in Lafayette County on July 11  topped the weekly activity log from the Water Valley Police Department.  Chief A.J. Hernandez reported his officers assisted the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Depart-ment after receiving a report of a stolen vehicle. The car was intercepted on…

After a busy spell for much of June,  the weekly crime report from the Water Valley Police Department indicated things are returning to normal. Chief A.J. Hernandez reported damage at Oak Hill Cemetery in Water Valley after a car veered off of the road and struck several tombstones last Wednesday night or early Thursday morning.…

This is a list taken from the log at the Yalobusha County Detention Center. A name listed does not indicate that a person is guilty of the crime with which they are charged. only that the person has been taken to and processed at the facility. The following arrests were logged at the jail from…