AltWeeklies Wire
A Negative Influence on Teens?new
Yet another one of Mayor Frank Melton's teen mentees has been arrested, making two in two weeks.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
12-19-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Arrested for Armed Carjackingnew
Mayor Frank Melton tried to keep sheriffs from arresting Michael Taylor just weeks before the youth helped Melton tear down the Ridgeway duplex. Now Taylor has been arrested for armed carjacking, and his address is still listed as Melton's home.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch and Donna Ladd |
12-08-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Onward to Nowherenew
Jackson's third crime summit descends into farce.
Jackson Free Press |
Brian Johnson |
12-08-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
More Cops For Guns; Fewer for 911?new
The city is doubling the size of its gun interdiction team, but is that the best way to deploy the department's very limited resources?
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
11-30-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
AG: Bodyguards Changed Storynew
As the trial of Mayor Frank Melton started, Det. Michael Recio suddenly "remembered" evidence that helped bring about a plea.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
11-30-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Judge Bails, Attorney Railsnew
Judge Tomie Green recused herself from the Melton trials, citing "inappropriate contact" with her family that might make her a witness in subsequent proceedings.
Jackson Free Press |
Brian Johnson |
11-30-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Can Melton Be Removed?new
The state constitution makes it possible for Jackson Mayor Frank Melton to be removed even though he pled guilty to misdemeanors rather than felonies.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch and Brian Johnson |
11-22-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
After Guilty Pleas, What's Next?new
Will Mayor Frank Melton's recent plea deal with prosecutors influence his next trial, set to begin the spring?
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
11-22-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Meet Stephen Stambouliehnew
We talk with the law student who was set to be the star witness against Mayor Frank Melton.
Jackson Free Press |
Brian Johnson |
11-22-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Frankie's Got a Gunnew
As the first criminal trial of Mayor Frank Melton approaches, we recount the many ways we've seen him mishandle guns in locations where they're banned.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
11-09-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Residents to Legislature: Please Helpnew
Jackson's options for fighting crime are limited without help from the Mississippi Legislature.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
11-02-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Making Elbow Roomnew
Police Chief Shirlene Anderson is calling for the construction of a new misdemeanor work camp -- is it legal?
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
11-02-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
A Sad Day, Indeednew
The latest ComStat figures show that crime under Mayor Frank Melton continues to surge over last year. Also, the Morgan-Quitno report, and all the ways Gannett's Clarion-Ledger gets it wrong.
Jackson Free Press |
Brian Johnson |
11-02-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
D.A. Drops Bombshellsnew
The war of motions between D.A. Faye Peterson and attorney Dale Danks continues in the leadup to the first criminal trial of Jackson Mayor Frank Melton.
Jackson Free Press |
Brian Johnson |
11-02-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Judge Lays Down Lawnew
Circuit Court Judge Tomie Green warned attorneys for Melton et al. to honor the gag order she's imposed on the case.
Jackson Free Press |
Brian Johnson |
10-05-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
