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Pike County sheriff says suspect in custody after Magnolia Progress Road incident

Pike County, Mississippi — One person is in custody and a second person has been identified after an incident on Magnolia Progress Road, the Pike County Sheriff’s Office said Monday.

Sheriff Bryant “Wally” Jones identified the person in custody as Darius Hart of McComb and said warrants have been issued for the second individual. Jones said the matter remains active and that law enforcement is continuing to take appropriate action.

“JW we will see you soon!” Jones said in a statement released by the sheriff’s office. The release thanked the community for its assistance and asked anyone with additional information to contact the Pike County Sheriff’s Office at (601) 783-6767 or Crime Stoppers of Southwest Mississippi at 1-800-222-8477.

The Pike County Sheriff’s Office is the primary law enforcement agency for Pike County, which includes the city of McComb. The sheriff’s office Public Relations Department provided the information. This is a developing story and will be updated as more details emerge.

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