Crime

Well Known Repeat Offender Arrested

      Well Known Repeat Offender Arrested Packet Media     Lowndes County deputies are investigating a series of burglaries that occurred in southern Lowndes County. On July 22, 2023, deputies responded to the area of Old Macon Road…

Convicted Felons Arrested With Drugs, Guns

Convicted Felons Arrested With Drugs, Guns By The Packet  On Wednesday, June 28, 2023, the Lowndes County Sting Unit arrested two suspects for trafficking marijuana and possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute while in possession of a firearm. Wednesday…

Was An Elected Official Involved in Waffle House Robbery?

Was An Elected Official Involved in Waffle House Robbery? By The Packet Sources close to The Packet said an elected city official and member of the Columbus City Council may be under investigation for their involvement in a recent robbery…

STING Unit Nabs Two Notorious Felons Who Have Been Arrested More Than 40 Times 

STING Unit Nabs Two Notorious Felons Who Have Been Arrested More Than 40 Times  By The Packet  The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics STING Unit has charged two suspects and seized marijuana, a gun, and cash following a tip from…

South and North Side Shooting Incidents

        South and North Side Shooting Incidents Packet Media   Columbus police are currently investigating two incidents that occurred on Tuesday afternoon, June 13, 2023. One of the incidents involved shots being fired on the South Side,…

Multi-Agency Effort Results in Arrest Following Dramatic Pursuit and Crash in Brooksville

    Multi-Agency Effort Results in Arrest Following Dramatic Pursuit and Crash in Brooksville Packet Media   A two-vehicle accident on the bridge just before Sessums Road on 45 S Alt led to a series of extraordinary events on Friday….

BBQ Stand in Steens Meth Distribution Hub

    BBQ Stand in Steens Meth Distribution Hub Packet On June 6, 2023, the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics STING Unit apprehended eight individuals and seized over $15,000.00 in cash, along with more than 8 pounds of methamphetamine, as…

Kidnapping Suspect And Chronic Felon Arrested For Car Theft

Kidnapping Suspect And Chronic Felon Arrested For Car Theft  Packet   Lowndes County Sheriff’s deputies have charged Corey Benjamin Mixon, a familiar face, with felony taking of a motor vehicle. Mixon, 37 years old, was apprehended in Alcorn County after…