Crime

Jackson County Sheriff’s Department reports arrests and calls for service

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department reported several arrests and calls for service on Sept. 16, 2026, at locations in Escatawpa, Vancleave and St. Martin.

D’Anna Johnson was arrested for traffic violations on Hwy 613 in Escatawpa. In Vancleave, Robert Johanson reported a disturbance of the peace at 3109 Holden Road.

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In St. Martin, Victor Herrera was arrested near Lemoyne Boulevard for reckless driving, no insurance and no tag. Alred Alan Watkins reported a theft at 6813 Rue Morney North, while Lee Acevedo reported malicious mischief at 1202 Merritt Lane.

Ashton Cotton was arrested for no insurance, no driver’s license and no tag on Hwy 63 in Escatawpa. Alyssa Brunley was arrested for DUI-child endangerment near Eglin Road and Old Fort Bayou in St. Martin.

Source: Jackson County Sheriff's Department, Mississippi.

Jon Myers

Jon Ross Myers founded Mississippi News Group in 2013. Before founding the organization, he worked at The Daily Mississippian, The Marion Salute and The Southern Sentinel. A Mississippi journalist and writer based in Ripley, he received second place in poetry in the 2025 William Faulkner Literary Competition for "The Garden."