The Clarksdale Police Department is working a number of serious violent crimes and is asking the community for assistance in solving these crimes and getting those responsible off the streets.
Violent crimes, especially those involving a gun can quickly turn serious for the victim or deadly for someone innocently caught in the crossfire.
Those who are victims of violent crime are reminded that taking matters into your own hands can see you arrested and convicted and sent to prison while the person who originally shot you goes free.
The community is also reminded that when people stop asking police to solve crimes the crooks, thugs and gangs rule the streets.
The Clarksdale Police Department is investigating the following cases and is urging the community help stop crime, especially violent crime in Clarksdale.
Aggravated Assault
On Sunday, July 3 police were called to Clarksdale Hospital in reference to a subject that had been shot. Medical personnel are required by state law to report gunshot wounds to authorities.
Upon arrival officers spoke with the two victims and gathered information about the suspected shooter. Investigators are working on case and an arrest should be made soon.
Aggravated Assault
On Tuesday, June 28, police responded to an aggravated assault call on the 1100 block of Desoto.
Upon arrival Officers spoke with the complainant who said a person that is in a relationship with a family member fired a weapon at the vehicle they were in striking it twice.
Aggravated assault is defined as injury or threat to a person to make them fear for their life or assault with a weapon. It is punishable by up to 20-years in prison and a $10,000 fine. An adult who assaults a juvenile can find the penalty enhanced to 30-years in prison.
Aggravated assault is a felony and shooting into a home can also be deemed a felony if prosecutors and judges wish to pursue it.
Residential Burglary
On Monday, July 4, police took a complainant that stated within the last two days some unknown subject(s) broke into his/her house and stole a 32-inch television and a Playstation 5.
Police reports did not inform the community about where the burglaries occurred.
Residential Burglary
On Tuesday, July 5, Officers spoke with a complainant who said some unknown person broke into their house and stole two 70-inch televisions.
Police did not inform the community where the burglary allegedly occurred.
Anyone convicted of breaking and entering a home or inner door of a dwelling whether armed with a deadly weapon or not, and even if at the time the dwelling house is not occupied, with intent to commit a crime, shall be placed in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections for not less than three years nor more than 25 years.
The crime is enhanced if they person has a previous burglary conviction.
Shots fired calls
The Clarksdale Police Department responded to the following reports of shots fired over the July 4th weekend.
While fireworks were heard over the holiday, hundreds of gunshots were also heard across Clarksdale over the weekend.
The following reports of shots fired were reported by police:
• Saturday, July 2 - 600 block of Pecan Street.
• Monday, July 4 - 400 block of Elm Street.
• Monday, July 4 - 500 block of Pecan
• Monday July 4 – Espy Avenue and Alana Drive
Firing shots inside the city limits of Clarksdale is a misdemeanor but can be enhanced to a felony if the person shooting has a previous conviction for certain crime or the shots were premeditated with intent to cause hate, harm or fear.
Burglary, Breaking and Entering a dwelling
On Wednesday, June 15, Officers responded to the 1840 Espy Drive to a burglary call.
Police were told a subject from a past relationship kicked in the door and assaulted a friend that was in the residence. The suspect fled the area and nothing was taken.
Police reports did not say if anyone was charged or arrested in this incident.
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Police are asking anyone with information about these incident to call the Clarksdale Police Department at 621-8156, or simply dial 911. Residents can also call the Coahoma County Sheriff’s Department at 624-2411.
