Clarksdale Police are working an aggravated assault followed by a shooting into a home, an auto burglary and a home burglary.
Police do not know if these crimes are linked to current events or other related crimes but they are urging the public to call in any tip to help stop crime in Clarksdale.
Remember if you don’t help stop crime in Clarksdale, you could be the next victim.
Assistant Chief Vince Ramirez can be reached at 662-621-8156. As always tips can be phoned in confidentially and police will check them out.
Aggravated assault
On Tuesday, July 19, police responded to the Clarksdale hospital where a subject had come to the emergency room with a gunshot wound.
State law requires healthcare workers to report all gunshot wounds to authorities, regardless of whether they are criminal or accidental.
Police were told by the subject they had been shot on the 300 block of Tallahatchie.
Police said they are actively working this case.
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.
Shooting into a dwelling
On Wednesday July 20, Officers and investigators responded to the area of 425 Washington.
As police searched the area of Bennie Gooden Estates they located numerous shell casings and several apartments that had been shot into.
The apartment complex is home to numerous families with children.
Police said they are actively working this case and urging the community to please help them with details and information that will lead to an arrest for this crime.
Residential Burglary
Also on Wednesday, July 20, police responded to the 900 block of Anderson Blvd. and spoke with the complainant who said some one broke into their residence and stole multiple Ipads.
Investigators were able to determine that entry was made through a back door.
Auto Burglary
On Tuesday, July 19, yet another auto burglary was reported on Wildcat Drive.
Nothing was reported taken in this break-in that is still classified as a crime.
The Clarksdale Police Department is asking you to help deter auto burglaries by following these tips:
1. LOCK YOUR CAR DOORS! Most of our car burglaries are done on unlocked cars. Locking your car doors is the most effective way to prevent your vehicle from becoming a target for thieves.
2. TAKE IT WITH YOU. Do not leave items of value - especially guns, jewelry or cash - in your car. If there is nothing of value in plain view, the thief will move onto the next target.
3. REPORT IT! If you are a victim of car burglary, even if nothing is stolen, please, report it. By reporting the incident, you could help us solve a crime!
If you observe suspicious activity in your neighborhood like a car driving slow and someone walking next to it lifting door handles or looking into car windows, IMMEDIATELY report it by calling 911. Many criminal cases have been solved because citizens have taken the initiative to call 911 to report the in-progress crime. Calling the police can make a difference!
