SUMMARY: In Gulfport, a sex offender named Andrew Betancourt and his mother Jodi Klubnik were arrested for failing to cooperate with law enforcement. Harrison County Sheriff’s deputies and U.S. Marshals attempted to serve an arrest warrant for Betancourt, who had not registered as a sex offender. When approached, Klubnik falsely claimed her son did not live there and was uncooperative. Authorities discovered Betancourt hiding under a bed. Betancourt faces a felony charge for failing to register, while Klubnik was charged with harboring a sex offender. Betancourt’s bond is set at $25,000, and Klubnik’s at $200,000.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating the Rankin County Sheriff’s Office following the sentencing of six officers involved in a police brutality ring known as the “Goon Squad.” The investigation aims to uncover any patterns of excessive force, unlawful stops and searches, and racially discriminatory practices. Reports indicate broader misconduct and a culture of abuse, including unlawful entry, use of excessive force, and coercing confessions. Despite acknowledging the presence of good officers, officials emphasize the alarming conduct of some deputies, prompting the necessity for this civil investigation to address systemic issues within the department.

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SUMMARY: Jenny Lukens, the girlfriend of Jordan Cummins, has pleaded guilty to misleading law enforcement following the shooting deaths of Joshua Spann and Jubilee Simpkins during the 2023 St. Paddy’s Day Parade in Jackson. She admitted to embellishing Cummins’ account of the events and fled the scene instead of cooperating with police. A jury found Cummins guilty of double murder, as he was beating Lukens when concerned bystanders intervened, leading to fatal gunfire. Lukens was sentenced to ten years in prison, with six years suspended and four to be served under house arrest, after initially being charged with hindering prosecution.

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