INVESTIGATIONS

The Criminal Investigation Division's main purpose is to investigate Narcotic Crimes, Property Crimes, Domestic Violence and Sex Crimes. 

Captain Jeremy Magri is Commander over the Criminal Investigation Division. The Narcotics Division is comprised of Supervisor Detective Michael Odom and Detective Thomas Clark. Detective Constance Myers works Domestic Violence and Sex Crimes founded in part by a grant for Domestic Violence and Crimes Against Women. Property Crimes is comprised of Detective Blaine Heath, Detective Ray Rickoll, and Detective James Jones. The Felony File Coordinator is Shannon Hingle. 

The Criminal Investigations Division (CID) has also put into effect Operation Blue Line, which was founded by Chief Luke. The police department initiated this Operation to stop the flow of Narcotics into the City of Picayune. Chief Luke had blue lines painted at all main entrances to the City and roadblocks are periodically set up at these locations in order to catch offenders who were coming into the city. By doing this, the Narcotics Division has confiscated illegal drugs, money, handguns, vehicles, and even fugitives. The Narcotics Division is showing that they mean business by letting everyone know "Drugs are not tolerated in the City of Picayune".

The Property Crimes Unit investigates burglaries and financial crimes. These detectives strive to assist the victims of burglaries and thefts to recover their property and to make sure that the thieves receive the justice that they deserve. This past year property crimes have been on the rise. However, most cases have been solved within the first 24 to 48 hours of occurrence. They are working closely with Assistant District Attorney Manya Creel Bryan, who is assigned to handling cases for our department in the prosecution of all cases within the City of Picayune.

Those who are involved in Domestic Violence, whether they are adults or children, are being held accountable for their actions. Detective Constance Myers assists the victims of domestic violence and assault by routinely speaking with the victims and making sure they are safe and aware of all assistance available to them. She also makes sure all cases as well as cases against children and women are presented to the Grand Jury. Detective Myers along with the other investigators within the Criminal Investigation Division have been working hard to crack down on Child Predators and Child Molesters.

Each year in May, the Picayune Police Department, as well as Departments across the nation, commemorate the Fallen Men and Women of Law Enforcement. This year each investigator was awarded a certificate and medal from The American Police Hall of Fame for outstanding work performed on individual cases worked.

The city of Picayune is continuously growing. To keep up with the growth and the crimes that coexist with the growth, the investigators continuously have to attend classes and training. Most of the classes are taught at the Regional Counter-drug Training Academy (RCTA). Some classes are one week long. Other classes are two weeks long. When the investigators return from the classes or training, they share with the other investigators and officers what was learned in an attempt to keep ahead of the criminal activity. The Criminal Investigations Division has a new location. They are now located at 203 Goodyear Blvd. on the third floor of the old City Hall.

If anyone has any questions or concerns in regarding the Criminal Investigation Division please feel free to contact Captain Jeremy Magri at 601-798-0374.

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