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Madison County scammed out of $2.7M

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2 months ago

March 25, 2024

www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-03-25 17:41:00

SUMMARY: Officials in Madison County are investigating after scammers stole $2.7 million by posing as a current vendor. The incident occurred last Tuesday and the county has reached out to authorities for help with the investigation. Additional safety measures have been put in place to prevent future incidents. A fraud investigation is ongoing to determine who is responsible for the scam. Heath Hall, a county spokesperson, confirmed that the board sent the money to the fraudulent individual. Law enforcement at both the local, state, and federal levels are involved in the investigation.

Madison County scammed out of $2.7M

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-05-11 23:10:36

SUMMARY: Tarvin had a warrant for shooting into an occupied vehicle. A man who escaped custody after an apartment shooting turned himself in. The shooting happened at Pine Ridge Garden Apartments, injuring an 18-year-old who is now recovering. Amen Olu-Bala, 25, was taken into custody and faces charges of aggravated assault, shooting an occupied dwelling, and escape. The Hinds County Sheriff's Office reported the incident, where Olu-Bala escaped while being transported for questioning. He surrendered himself to authorities and is now in custody facing multiple charges related to the shooting incident.

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27-year-old man arrested for three killings in Jackson

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-05-11 23:00:28

SUMMARY: Jackson police have arrested 27-year-old Jimil Tarvin for three homicides. Tarvin is accused of killing Travis Burrell, Jamie Hoard, and Nicole Garrett. The arrest was made by the Jackson police action team.

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2 arrested for selling meth near church

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6 hours ago

May 11, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-05-11 18:43:24

SUMMARY: Two people, Christopher Adams and Jessica Davis, were arrested by the ATA County Sheriff's Department for selling meth near a church. Adams is charged with selling meth within 1500 feet of a church and is being held in jail without bond. Davis was charged with possession and is currently out on bond. The arrests occurred after a search warrant was executed at a home on Highway 363 in Manache. Sheriff Mitch Neighbors announced the arrests.