11/08/2024
On Wednesday, September 4, a PRCSO Deputy observed a vehicle driving towards him in his lane of traffic which caused the deputy to run off the roadway to avoid a collision. After pursuing the vehicle, the deputy conducted a stop, and upon approach a strong odor of ma*****na emitted from the vehicle. The driver, William McCoy (26), gave a strong odor of ma*****na from his body and stated he did not have any ma*****na in the vehicle and dispatch informed the deputy he had a warrant. The DUI Enforcement Officer and deputy collaborated on the DUI investigation with observations and sobriety tests. McCoy was arrested for DUI Second offense, as well as for his warrant for Simple Assault.
On Wednesday, September 4, a PRCSO deputy was dispatched to a vehicle crash where a vehicle struck the stationary safety bollard barrier. The deputy made contact with the driver, Hannah Dupont Ducre (42), who was unsteady while standing, crying, and slurring her words. The deputy noted the strong odor of ma*****na coming from Ducre’s body. Ducre performed the roadside impairment tests and then asked to be transported to the hospital. Deputies and the DUI Enforcement officer reported to Highland Hospital to meet Ducre there to conduct a DUI investigation and get a blood draw. A search of the vehicle revealed a clear bag that contained ma*****na, cigar wrappers, a pink pill crushed into pieces, and two small bags that contained a crystal substance. Ducre was arrested for DUI first Offense, Careless Driving, and multiple Controlled substance violations.
On Saturday, September 7, the PRCSO DUI Enforcement Officer observed a vehicle exit a parking lot while doing a burnout and swerving into oncoming traffic. Once the vehicle was stopped the driver, Garred Toney (39), stepped out without any shoes or a shirt and swaying with slurred speech as well as bloodshot eyes. When asked if he had anything to drink Toney stated he had two beers. Toney was arrested for Careless driving and DUI 3rd Offense.
On Saturday, September 7, a PRCSO Investigator was dispatched in reference to a disturbance. While speaking with to the civilians at the address a vehicle sped into the driveway and almost went off into the ditch when the brakes locked up. The driver who was the reason for the disturbance call, Julia Russ (40), exited the vehicle screaming. The Investigator advised Russ she was under arrest for careless driving, and she proceeded to scream at the civilians at the home. With the strong smell of alcohol coming from Russ’s breath the investigator called the DUI Enforcement officer to conduct a DUI investigation. Awaiting the arrival of the DUI Officer Russ kicked and screamed and pulled her hand from the handcuffs. Russ was arrested for DUI, Resisting Arrest, Disorderly Conduct, and Careless Driving.
On Saturday, September 7, the PRCSO DUI Enforcement Officer was dispatched in reference to a man asleep behind the wheel of a Chevy truck. Upon the DUI officer’s arrival to the address the described truck was leaving the area without wearing a seatbelt. The vehicle was pulled over and the DUI Officer asked the driver of the vehicle, Eric Davis (36), if he had been sleeping in the parking lot to which Davis replied yes. A pipe with burnt residue was on the center console and Davis was asked to step out of the vehicle. A search of the vehicle revealed a black bag and ashtray which contained a baggie with a crystal substance inside. When Davis was asked when the last time, he used any drugs was he stated it was the night before with slurred speech and multiple other DUI indicators. Davis was arrested for DUI First Offense, No seatbelt, Driving with a Suspended License, and Possession of a Controlled Substance.
On Tuesday, September 10, the PRCSO DUI Enforcement Officer observed a reckless driver on a dirt bike. When the deputy stopped the bike, he made contact with Tyler Hoda (23) who had a strong odor of ma*****na emitting from his person. The deputy asked Hoda when the last time he had smoked was and Hoda stated it was 2 to 3 hours ago. The DUI officer performed roadside impairment tests after Hoda stated the amount of w**d he smoked was a bowl. Hoda was arrested for DUI first offense.
On Wednesday, September 11, a PRCO deputy performed a license plate run on a Toyota Tundra traveling south on Interstate 59. Dispatch informed the deputy that the license plate was registered to a Toyota Avalon. The deputy stopped the vehicle and the driver, Christopher Lehmann (28), jumped out and began to approach the deputy. The deputy gave commands to have Lehmann turn around and put his hands on the vehicle which revealed a 9mm tucked into the back of Lehmann’s waistband. While the deputy approached Lehmann, he radioed for a K9 to come for a search of the vehicle. Lehmann and the passenger of the vehicle stated upon the K9’s arrival that there was a w**d pipe in the car. The search of the vehicle did not reveal a w**d pipe but a straw with powdery residue on it. The passenger and Lehmann stated it was probably from months ago. The deputy asked Lehmann if he would perform a roadside impairment test and Lehmann agreed. The DUI Enforcement officer was called to collaborate on the DUI investigation. Lehmann was arrested for DUI second offense and Switched License Plate.
On Thursday, September 12, a PRCSO deputy located Robert Lumpkin (49) who was in the county with an outstanding warrant from Picayune Police Department in 2022 involving a vehicle pursuit where the vehicle struck an electric pole and fence then the driver fled on foot. Once in custody, Lumpkin was incoherent and passing out as well as stated to the deputies, with slurred speech, that he had eaten some co***ne while driving.
On Saturday, September 14, a PRCSO deputy was dispatched to a hit-and-run. Deputies used information and descriptions from dispatch and the victim to locate the vehicle once it stopped due to its extensive damages from the collision. The driver of the vehicle, Andrea Jackson (32), exited the vehicle and the deputy stated she was under arrest for fleeing an accident scene to which Jackson replied that “they just came out of nowhere.” The deputy asked if Jackson was under the influence of anything due to the strong odor of alcohol and burnt ma*****na emitting from her breath. She stated that three hours ago she smoked ma*****na, and her passenger stated they had been drinking almost an hour ago. Jackson was arrested for DUI first offense, Driving with a Suspended License, and Failure to Stop (Leaving the scene of an accident.)
On Saturday, September 14, the PRCSO DUI Enforcement officer was dispatched to a vehicle accident where a Tacoma was wrecked in the ditch impeding the roadway. The vehicle was empty when the deputy arrived, and the paperwork showed it was registered to an address 1.5 miles down the road. As the deputy drove down towards the address there was a man, Michael Dubuisson (67), walking between two homes. The deputy asked Dubuisson if he wrecked his vehicle and Dubuisson stated yes and that he was trying to get someone to tow it home. The deputy asked Dubuisson if had anything to drink before driving and Dubuisson stated he had around 3 drinks at the VFW in Picayune. After field sobriety tests and a DUI investigation, Dubuisson was arrested for DUI and Failure to remain at the scene of an accident.
On Monday, September 16, a PRCSO deputy was dispatched in response to a reckless driver. When the deputy arrived to the area and found the described vehicle parked in a driveway. The deputy observed the driver of the vehicle, Christopher Lumpkin (52), to have glassy and bloodshot eyes and stumble when exiting the vehicle. When the deputy asked how much Lumpkin had drunk Lumpkin replied that he had been drinking. The DUI Enforcement Officer was called out to conduct a DUI investigation. Lumpkin was arrested for DUI First Offense.
On Tuesday, September 17, the PRCSO deputies and the DUI Enforcement Officer were dispatched to a vehicle in a ditch with people asleep inside of it. Upon arrival the vehicle was empty and a man, Justin Pearson (40), was walking down the road and had stopped in someone’s yard. Pearson was arrested for DUI first offense, Careless Driving, Controlled Substance violations, and Driving with a Suspended Driver’s License.
On Wednesday, September 18, the PRCSO DUI Enforcement Officer observed a vehicle traveling in the oncoming lane of traffic. Once the vehicle stopped the driver, Thomas Thompson (37), had slurred speech and appeared to fall asleep while interacting with the DUI officer, and when asked to step to the back of the vehicle he needed to lean on the vehicle to keep balance. Upon search of the vehicle, a baggie with crystal residue and a syringe were logged. Thompson was searched and a used syringe was found on his person as well as one baggie with a white crystal substance and a second baggie with a green rock-like substance. Thompson was arrested for DUI Second Offense, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Careless Driving, and Driving with a Suspended Driver’s License.
On Friday, September 20, the PRCSO DUI Enforcement Officer was assisting a PRCSO Investigator on a traffic stop when he made contact with the driver, William Ashwell (41), who had a strong odor of burnt ma*****na emitting from his person. The DUI officer asked Ashwell to exit the vehicle, as Ashwell exited the vehicle he was swaying. The DUI officer asked Ashwell if he had been smoking and Ashwell stated he had just smoked. After conducting Impairment tests and a blood draw Ashwell was arrested for DUI First Offense, Possession of Ma*****na, Driving with a Suspended License, Careless Driving, and Speeding.
On Thursday, September 26, a PRCSO deputy was dispatched in reference to a reckless driver in a Dollar General parking lot. Upon the deputy’s arrival, the vehicle was running as the deputy approached the driver, Dale Armond (63), who was asleep in the driver’s seat. Once the deputy got Armond to wake up he observed slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, and the odor of intoxicating beverage. When Armond was asked if he had anything to drink, he stated he had 3 daiquiris at a local bar. Armond was arrested for DUI First Offense.
On Sunday, September 29, the PRCSO DUI Enforcement Officer was dispatched to assist Poplarville Police in reference to a possible intoxicated driver. The deputy approached the driver of the vehicle, Victor Lorenzo (48), and discovered Lorenzo could not speak English. Communicating slowly and detailed through the Google translate app on their cell phones Lorenza told the DUI officer he had no drinks that evening. Lorenza was asked to step out of the vehicle and participate in the DUI investigation. Once the investigation was concluded with a Breath Alcohol Content of 0.21 Lorenzo was arrested for DUI First Offense and driving with a suspended License.
