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Pike County Sheriff’s Office issues weekly crime report

Pike County Sheriff’s Office released its weekly crime report covering Jan. 16-22, 2026, the department’s Public Relations Department said. The brief notice, posted by the department, listed the reporting period and used the agency motto, #ServiceBeforeSelf.

The sheriff’s office is the primary law enforcement agency for Pike County, responsible for patrols, criminal investigations, jail operations and community policing. Weekly reports are a routine tool agencies use to inform residents about recent activity and to reinforce public safety messaging.

The report itself did not provide incident-level details in the notice distributed by the public relations office. Such weekly summaries typically include information about arrests, investigations, traffic enforcement and public safety advisories, helping residents stay informed and aiding transparency between law enforcement and the communities they serve.

Residents seeking more detailed information are encouraged to consult the sheriff’s office or its official communications channels. We will provide more information as it becomes available.

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."