Morgan Howard

1 week ago | darkhorsepressnow.com | Morgan Howard

The Oxford Police Department (OPD) has arrested a 19-year-old man in connection with a cyberstalking case involving a juvenile victim, following an investigation into repeated harassment. According to authorities, the investigation began on June 1 when the victim’s mother reported that her son was receiving harassing text messages, phone calls, and social media messages from an individual who was already the subject of an active no-contact order.

1 week ago | darkhorsepressnow.com | Morgan Howard

Press Release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Mississippi A Forrest County man and woman were sentenced today in federal court for their role in an unemployment insurance fraud scheme related to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Thaddieus Cooper, 31, was sentenced to 27 months in prison. Artista Garner, 37, was sentenced to probation for a term of three years.

1 week ago | darkhorsepressnow.com | Morgan Howard

The Pike County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division is actively searching for two suspects with felony warrants in connection to ongoing investigations involving burglaries and thefts in the area. Authorities are looking for:Cody Dean-Marler Phelps – Wanted for violations of Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) conditionsHaley Noel Heard – Wanted for Receiving Stolen Property The Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating these individuals.

1 week ago | darkhorsepressnow.com | Morgan Howard

The Pontotoc County Sheriff’s Department has announced the arrest of a 19-year-old man in connection with a sexual battery case involving a 15-year-old victim. According to the department’s Criminal Investigation Division, Danny Lee Cox Jr., of Pontotoc County, was arrested on Wednesday afternoon, June 4, 2025, and charged with two counts of Sexual Battery.

1 week ago | darkhorsepressnow.com | Morgan Howard

The Ridgeland Police Department has announced the conviction and sentencing of Mark Wayne Williams following an undercover investigation targeting individuals attempting to exploit minors online. On March 7, 2024, detectives with the Ridgeland Police Department conducted a covert operation in which officers posed as an underage male on a same-sex dating platform. During the exchange, Williams arranged to meet the minor at a local business in Ridgeland.