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Oktibbeha County deputies continue search for escaped inmate

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11 months ago

December 4, 2023

www.wcbi.com – Kealy Shields – 2023-12-04 19:14:50

SUMMARY: The Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Department is searching for 47-year-old William Strohm after he escaped from the jail by climbing onto the roof and then over the fence. Strohm, who was a trustee at the jail, was last seen Sunday night and is still on the run. His escape surprised some members of the community, while others are not very concerned. The sheriff advised community members to lock their cars as a precaution. Strohm was last seen wearing light-colored pants, a white t-shirt, and a dark-colored coat with an orange interior. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Department or Golden Triangle Crime Stoppers.

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Man pleads guilty for holding a woman hostage in Monroe Co.

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October 22, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Eric Lampkin – 2024-10-22 15:56:00

SUMMARY: Gregory Alan Coker, a Monroe County man, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges of kidnapping, malicious mischief, and aggravated domestic violence. The incident occurred in August 2022 when deputies responded to a 911 call, finding a woman in need of medical help after allegedly being attacked and held hostage by Coker. He was later arrested by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team after barricading himself in his home. His sentence includes 30 years in prison, with 15 to serve, followed by five years of probation post-release.

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