SUMMARY: 39-year-old Andrew Paul Johnston was arrested in Lowndes County for burglary and possession of a controlled substance after a home security system alert led to his capture. A teenager home alone called 911 after receiving the alert, leading to Johnston being pulled over and arrested with stolen items and meth in his possession. He was out on bond for a previous burglary and could be linked to other burglaries in the area. Investigators are seeking to have Johnston held without bond. This incident highlights the importance of home security systems in preventing and solving crimes.

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SUMMARY: Two teenagers involved in the death of a 14-year-old in Jackson had their charges downgraded. Maxle Mooneyham, 16, is now charged with tampering with evidence instead of murder, and Siyaski Crawford, 15, is now charged as an accessory after the fact to murder instead of murder. John Foote, 17, remains charged with murder. The victim, Cameron Horne-Crook, was shot and killed in March. Mooneyham and Crawford admitted to moving Horne-Crook's body after the shooting. The court set bonds for Mooneyham and Crawford at $100,000 and $75,000, respectively. Horne-Crook's older brother was also killed in a separate shooting incident.

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SUMMARY: William “Polo” Edwards, accused of killing community activist Robert Davis, has requested the judge, Eleanor Faye Peterson, to recuse herself due to perceived bias. His second trial is scheduled for July 29, 2024. Edwards claims Peterson's behavior during the first trial was unfair, citing online memes and previous cases where he was the defendant. Peterson denied Edwards bond after a mistrial, and he remains in custody. Edwards was arrested after a chase in New Orleans and indicted for murder and illegal possession of a firearm. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges.

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