Monday, October 15, 2018
Killers, gang members, sex offenders: 525 off streets statewide
On the Clarion Ledger website, Therese Apel reported this:
"Dozens of suspected killers, rapists, robbers and drug dealers were off the streets. Around 150 gang members were arrested or validated by authorities as being affiliated with the Simon City Royals, Gangster Disciples, Latin Kings, Vice Lords, and the Aryan Brotherhood.
Over 200 registered sex offenders living within the state's Northern U.S. District were checked for compliance with registration requirements. Around 150 home visits were conducted on high- to moderate-risk offenders on probation with the Mississippi Department of Corrections and the U.S. Probation Service.
Overall, 255 violent offenders were picked up during Operation Triple Beam. They were wanted on charges including homicide, aggravated assault, sexual assault, illegal gun crimes, narcotics possession and distribution, robbery, arson, and sex offender registration violations."
