VICKSBURG, Miss. — Vicksburg police arrested six people following a fight March 17 at the intersection of Grange Hall Road and Highway 61 South, the department said in a news release Thursday.
Video of the incident circulated on social media, prompting an investigation that led to the arrests, the release said. Those arrested and the charges listed by the department are: Latina Smith, disorderly conduct; Tanysha Newsome, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, leaving the scene of an accident, disturbing the peace and aggravated assault with a weapon; Ayani Marshall, disorderly conduct; Mejatue Parker, disorderly conduct; Takiya Newsome, disturbing the peace; and Andrea Pecot, disorderly conduct.
“This type of behavior will not be tolerated in our community,” Vicksburg Police Chief Larry Burns said. “Those who choose to engage in reckless and dangerous conduct will be identified and held accountable. We will continue to take swift action to ensure the safety of our citizens and maintain order in the City of Vicksburg.”
The Vicksburg Police Department serves the city of Vicksburg, Mississippi. Officials did not provide additional details about the circumstances of the fight or the conditions of those involved. This is a developing story and will be updated as more details emerge.
