Picayune Police Department // UPDATES
Carjacking: incident took place on 06-24-2008 at approximately 0930
hours in the Wal-Mart parking lot located off of Frontage Road and
Ridge Road Picayune, MS. The vehicle described as a 2004 silver,
four door Toyota Camry has been located as of 12-29-2008, abandoned
at 2100 Urquhart Street, New Orleans, LA.
Carjacking: incident took place on 12-03-2008 at approximately 1858
hours in the parking lot of PC's Car Wash, 708 Hwy 11 South
Picayune, MS. The vehicle described as a 1991 white, Chevy Caprice
has been located as of 12-30-2008, at 9384 Chef Menteur Hwy. New
Orleans, LA.
Crime Stoppers Case
On June 24, 2007 at approx. 9:12 pm the Pearl River County Sheriff's
Department was dispatched to the 100 block of North Hill Dr. in
Carriere in reference to a Strong Armed Robbery. Victim stated she
was outside at her residence in the driveway when an unknown white
male approached her, grabbed her purse, and pushed her into her
flower garden that is next to the driveway. The only description of
the suspect is a white male. The suspect went through her purse took
an undisclosed amount of money and then threw the purse down and
left the scene.
Crime Stoppers Case
The Poplarville Police Dept. is investigating an Armed
Robbery that occurred on Sept.7, 2007 in the early morning hours.
Officers responded to Burger King at 105 Hwy. 26 W. Employees stated
that a black male forced his way into the back door of the Burger
King and produced a black gun and demanded money from the manager.
The suspect got an unknown amount of money and escaped through the
back door. No other information at this time.
Crime Stoppers Case
Between the dates of April 28th (Saturday) 9:00 p.m. and April 30th
(Monday) 9:00 a.m. the Corner Discount Tobacco Store, located at the
corner of Hwy. 53 and Hwy 26 in Poplarville was broken into by
unknown suspect(s). Cigarettes were the only items taken in the
burglary.
Crime Stoppers Case
On Tuesday,01-30-07 at approx. 4:00 p.m., a burglary was reported at
the Old Palestine Church located at 3228 Jackson Landing Road (in
Nicholson). During the burglary a "Peavey amplifier" (black in
color) was stolen from the pulpit of the church. The suspect(s) made
forced entry into the church by breaking the glass pane window from
the exterior of the building.
Crime Stoppers Case
On June 30, 1998 at 11:50 a.m., Ms Leola Jordan, 91 years of age,
was found stabbed to death at her residence of 1204 Washington
Street. Ms. Jordan was last seen at 10:00 p.m. on June 29, 1998 at
her residence.
The suspect(s) entered and exited through the front door, which was
known to be locked. There was no forced entry. The only things found
to be out of place were handbags that had been taken out of a closet
and rummaged through. Ms. Jordan was known to keep large amounts of
money at her residence. A small undisclosed amount was found to be
missing.
There are two possible suspects that we believe are responsible for
the brutal murder of Ms. Jordan.
Let's help put this family's mind at ease and bring Ms. Jordan's
murder(s) to Justice.
Crime Stoppers Case
On September 27, 2006 a white male described as mid to late 30's,
medium build, medium height, shoulder length hair thinning a little
on the forehead and a heavy set white female with long hair carrying
an infant child in a car seat, entered the Country Store in
Carriere.
The female distracted the clerk in the rear of the store while the
male stayed near the front door with the baby. The male left the
baby on the floor and stole a donation jar for Save a Life Charity
which was on the counter. The male took the jar to a tan van unknown
model and came back into the store. Both subjects left in the van.
The amount taken is unknown.
