Cleveland police list weekly arrests by offense

The Cleveland MS Police Department listed arrests by offense for the week of Nov. 2 through Nov. 8.

The department reported five arrests for contempt of court involving failure to appear and answer, and three for contempt of court involving failure to pay a fine.

The list also included one arrest each for simple assault/domestic violence, shoplifting, stalking, possession of paraphernalia, failure to stop for blue lights or sirens, and disturbing the peace. Two arrests were listed for public profanity.

An arrest or charge is an accusation. Anyone accused is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Source: Cleveland MS Police Department.