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Juvenile site in ‘substantial compliance’
By GERARD EDIC - Staff Writer
Sat,10/11/25-2:00AM , 2778 Reads
After 10 years of federal oversight, the Leflore County Juvenile Detention Center has achieved “substantial compliance” under its court-ordered settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice, having been found to engage in better practices that no longer violate the constitutional rights of the children detained there.
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Crime report for 10/4-10/10
Fri,10/10/25-9:50PM , 2745 Reads
GREENWOOD POLICE DEPT.
ARRESTS
Indya Harris, 23, 1000 Aven Ave., contempt of court, released on own recognizance.
Marcello Beck, 23, 302 Plantation Ave. Ext., Sunflower, domestic violence, jailed.
Tieasha Lemon, 27, 1901 Park Ave., Drew, failure to appear, released on bond.
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Crime report for 10/3-10/7
Tue,10/07/25-6:46PM , 2376 Reads
GREENWOOD POLICE DEPT.
ARRESTS
Charales Smart, 34, address not available, malicious mischief, simple assault, released on own recognizance.
George Garcia, 30, 116 Whispering Oak Drive, Shelbyville, Tennessee, DUI (first), no driver’s license, no insurance, possession of marijuana, released on bond.
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Charge in hotel shooting upgraded to murder
Mon,10/06/25-2:12PM , 9734 Reads
The Greenwood Police Department has upgraded the charge of a 27-year-old man in last month’s shooting at the Hampton Inn to murder after the victim died last week.
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