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DOJ Releases Findings in Lexington Investigation

Thursday, September 26 by Randy Bell

WASHINGTON – Following a comprehensive investigation, the Justice Department announced today that the City of Lexington, Mississippi (City), and Lexington Police Department (LPD) engage in a pattern or practice of conduct that deprives people of their rights under the U.S. Constitution and federal law.... Read More.

City of Lexington and Lexington Police Department violated constitution with arrests

Friday, March 1 by Staff Report

WASHNGTON – The Justice Department sent a letter Thursday to the City of Lexington, Mississippi, and the Lexington Police Department (LPD) raising significant concerns regarding their practice of jailing people for unpaid fines without first assessing whether they can afford to pay them. Specifically,... Read More.

Justice Department announces investigation of the City of Lexington and Lexington Police Department

Wednesday, November 8 by Staff Report

The Justice Department announced today that it has opened a civil pattern or practice investigation into the City of Lexington, Mississippi, and the Lexington Police Department (LPD). Lexington is a town of approximately... Read More.

Lexington Firefighter Arrested in Attala for Possession of Marijuana

Thursday, September 14 by Ashlee Davis

An Attala County Deputy performed a traffic stop on a Lexington firefighter Wednesday afternoon that yielded a large amount of marijuana. The vehicle was pulled over by a deputy on Hwy 12 near the McAdams area. The Attala County Sheriff's Office says 100+ grams of... Read More.

Lawsuit filed against Lexington police department

Thursday, August 18 by Breck Riley

Civil rights advocates say in a federal lawsuit that police have “terrorized” residents in a small Mississippi town by subjecting them to false arrests, excessive force and intimidation. The civil rights organization JULIAN is seeking a temporary restraining order against Lexington’s police department to “demand... Read More.

$50,000 Powerball ticket purchased in Jackson; $35,000 ticket won in Holmes County

Wednesday, July 6 by Breck Riley

Independence Day became payday for one lucky Mississippi Lottery player who won $50,000 on a Powerball® ticket in the Monday, July 4, drawing. The player matched four out of five white balls and the Powerball. The winning Powerball numbers from Monday night’s drawing were: 15-16-24-31-56... Read More.

Town of Lexington sets curfew

Wednesday, March 25 by Breck Riley

The town of Lexington in Holmes County has set a curfew. The order states that no one is to be outside between the hours of 9:00 pm and 5:00 am. All businesses must close by 9:00 pm. The order states that the curfew will be strictly enforced... Read More.

Stories tagged with: lexington

DOJ Releases Findings in Lexington Investigation

City of Lexington and Lexington Police Department violated constitution with arrests

Justice Department announces investigation of the City of Lexington and Lexington Police Department

Lexington Firefighter Arrested in Attala for Possession of Marijuana

Lawsuit filed against Lexington police department

$50,000 Powerball ticket purchased in Jackson; $35,000 ticket won in Holmes County

Town of Lexington sets curfew

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