News Briefs From Across The State
Suspect finally arrested
A man accused of attacking another man with a machete has been taken into custody. Stanley Doneal Hands was arrested on May 11 after police said he allegedly attacked a man on March 27.
Police responded to a residence in the 1900 block of 45th Avenue on March 27 in reference to an aggravated assault complaint. The unnamed victim said he was involved in an altercation in the 4400 block of 20th Street. The victim said Hands physically attacked him with the large blade, and the victim was later treated at a local hospital for what police termed “multiple obvious injuries.”
An arrest warrant was issued for 31-year old Hands and a search began for his whereabouts. He was taken into custody this month and charged with aggravated assault. His bond was set at $100,000.
Teen’s murder possibly gang-related
Authorities in Lowndes County said five suspects forced their way into a mobile home Friday and shot a 19-year old in the head. William Stallings was staying with friends when the alleged attack took place in the 800 block of Harrison Road.
Deputies said Stallings, a former New Hope High School student, has had prior altercations with the Black Gorilla Family, or BGF gang, and they believe the killing is gang-related.
Reportedly, early on May 20, five people forced their way into the mobile home with Stallings and two other people inside. The house was reportedly ransacked before Stallings was shot.
Stallings was taken to North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo where he later died.
Authorities have no clear motive in the case, but said it remains under investigation.
Man charged with firing gun in city limits
Gulfport police said a man was arrested and charged with discharging a firearm in the city limits after an incident at an apartment complex. Kelton Jerod Haralson, 20, was taken into custody after authorities received a complaint about him at the Magnolia State Apartments in the 1000 block of West Birch Drive.
As officers approached the scene, witnesses advised that Haralson fled the apartments on foot through the Goldin Sports Complex towards the Riverview Apartments on Highland Avenue.
Witnesses said Haralson fired a shotgun prior to fleeing the scene.
Haralson was apprehended in the Riverview Apartment complex and advised police that he hid two firearms behind the apartment building. The two firearms were later recovered.
Haralson, who is under the age of 21, was reportedly intoxicated, and was also charged with underage consumption.
Deputy files answer in brutality suit
The Associated Press is reporting that a Covington County sheriff’s deputy has answered a brutality lawsuit filed against him, arguing that he did nothing wrong and asking that the suit be dismissed.
Scott Clifton Davis sued Covington Deputy Chris Jones in U.S. District Court on March 25, claiming Jones falsely arrested and abused him.
Davis’ complaint states Jones illegally arrested and attacked him on Jan. 13, 2010, after following him to his home.
He is seeking compensatory damages including the cost of medical care in an amount to be determined by a jury.
The Hattiesburg American reports Jones argues in his answer that he is entitled to various immunities and that he did not do anything to cause damage or injury to Davis.
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