On Nov. 10th 2009 two individuals were arrested for their involvement in the theft of a ATV from Northeast Mississippi Community College Campus at a residence that was reported 09/22/2009. The ATV was recovered the same day shortly after the theft was reported. Investigator Roy Ragin is investigating the case and recovered the ATV in the area of the Baldwyn- Booneville Airport. The suspects are Roy Williams 47 of 213 Cedar St Booneville and Cornelious Young age 33 of 918 N Lake St. Booneville. Both were charged with Grand Larceny in this matter Their bonds were set at $5,000 each on the County Charges. The pair are also being investigated by the Booneville Police Department concerning thefts of lawnmowers during the same time frame. Another suspect has not been arrested at this point and the case on him will be presented straight to the next Grand Jury. Investigator Ragin has done an outstanding on this case and this case is a great example of cooperation between agencies

Unrelated, we have recently had a rash of ATV, Trailer and Lawnmower Thefts from the Wheeler/Hopewell area. The thefts occurred over a two day period, week before last. We believe the thefts occurred during the daytime and ask if anyone saw any suspicious vehicles or people in the area please call the Prentiss County Sheriff's Office. We would also ask that the public heighten their awareness in their respective communities during the upcoming holiday season. Crime seems to also escalate during this time every year.

Sheriff Randy M. Tolar