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GPD issues warrant for Wells for man's shooting death

By Catherine Kirk ckirk@ddtonline.com, READ MORE > 12,162 Reads
On Thu, 10/22/2020 - 04:00 PM

Local police are searching for the man who they suspect is responsible for the death of another man this week.

The Greenville Police Department issued a warrant Thursday afternoon for 30-year-old black male Deonta Wells.

GPD investigating handguns stolen from the Sportsman

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On Wed, 10/23/2019 - 05:08 PM

Greenville police are investigating this morning’s break-in at the Sportsman that resulted in several missing handguns.

Assistant Greenville Police Chief Michael Merchant said at 4:16 a.m., officers were dispatched to the Sportsman, 1511 Highway 1 S., in reference to a business burglary alarm activation.

Local man dies after early morning shooting

By Catherine Kirk ckirk@ddtonline.com, READ MORE > 92,265 Reads
On Thu, 09/12/2019 - 12:22 PM

A local man has died after being shot several times early this morning.

At 2:36 a.m., officers with the Greenville Police Department were dispatched to the 1100 block of John Street in reference to shots fired in the area.

1 dead, 1 critical after violent dispute

By Catherine Kirk ckirk@ddtonline.com, READ MORE > 75,712 Reads
On Fri, 08/30/2019 - 04:13 PM

One man died and another is in critical condition after a dispute Friday morning turned violent.

At 9:10 a.m. Friday, officers with the Greenville Police Department were dispatched to the 800 block of Dent Street in reference to a shot person.

Man shot, dies near Does Eat Place Saturday night

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On Sun, 06/23/2019 - 01:45 PM

A 64 year-old black male was shot Saturday night in the 400th block of Sunflower Street, near Doe’s Eat Place, Greenville. Just before 11 p.m. the Greenville Police Department responded to a call in reference to a shot person, whose name is being held pending family notification.

Store owner convicted for drug trafficking “Khat”

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On Wed, 06/05/2019 - 10:06 AM

A Greenville man faces 40 years in prison after being convicted by a Washington County jury for trafficking approximately 10 pounds of a controlled substance, announced Attorney General Jim Hood.

Shooting sends 1 to UMMC

By Jeri Borst jborst@ddtonline.com, READ MORE > 2,963 Reads
On Tue, 05/21/2019 - 09:06 AM

Thursday morning shortly after 2 a.m., Greenville police officers responded to the 600th block of West Union Street.

Upon arrival, officers found a 19 year-old black male suffering from several gunshot wounds, according to a statement from Assistant Chief Michael Merchant.

Warrant issued for aggravated assault suspect

By Staff Report DD-T, READ MORE > 3,895 Reads
On Wed, 05/08/2019 - 09:26 AM

After reports of a shooting in the 500th block of North Edison Tuesday just before 9 a.m., an investigation has resulted in a warrant for Kijanna Nall, 23.

Investigators are asking for information regarding Nall, a 5-foot 11-inches, 225 pound black male.

Husband and wife found dead

By Jeri Borst jborst@ddtonline.com, READ MORE > 12,879 Reads
On Wed, 05/01/2019 - 08:00 AM

Investigation points toward domestic violence in murder, suicide

Domestic violince appears to be the motive of a husband, 54, shooting his wife, 49, and then turning the gun on himself, according to the Greenville Police Department.

Greenville man is suspect in Indianola murder

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On Tue, 04/30/2019 - 09:23 AM

Indianola – One man and one woman are in custody, and another man is being sought in relation to a night of violence in Indianola that took the life of 24-year-old Deaubrey Roscoe and left two other people injured and hospitalized.

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