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Starkville police department k9 Kojack receives new gear

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – One K9 is getting a new piece of body armor for his wardrobe. Starkville Police Department’s K9 Kojack receives a bullet and stab protective vest. Kojack was sworn into the force back in September. The donation comes from a non-profit organization, Vested Interest in K9’s Incorporated. Their mission is to assist …

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Columbus police searching for witnesses of shooting behind McDonald’s

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus police continue to search for witnesses to help them solve a shooting. The shooting happened in a shopping center parking lot behind McDonald’s on Highway 182. Columbus police say a man was grazed by a bullet but not seriously injured. Five vehicles were damaged by bullets. Detectives first believed a …

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Columbus Police Chief discusses prime prevention tactics

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Columbus Police Department continues to urge the community to come forward with information to help solve recent shooting incidents in the city. Chief Shelton says witnesses who report any information to the police department can rest assured that their identities will be protected. That includes protection from personnel not involved …

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More law enforcement agencies turning to private crime labs, Oktibbeha Co. Sheriff’s Dept. says it’s a ‘stopgap’

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – As the backlog of cases at the Mississippi State Crime Lab continues, more law enforcement agencies are turning to private crime labs, especially for their most pressing investigations. “There’s dozens of cases that are down there that are waiting on some type of result, whether it’s from a DUI investigation or …

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