The Eutaw Police Department made six additional arrests in connection with the recent shootings in the Branch Heights community in Eutaw. On August 13, LaDexter Pelt, 22, of Eutaw, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for charges stemming from the recent shooting – reckless endangerment, attempt to commit murder, and discharging a firearm into an occupied dwelling/vehicle.
In a dual arrests on August 17, LeQuavis Cook, 22, and Jahkil D. Edwards, 20, both of Eutaw, were charged with discharging a firearm into an occupied dwelling/vehicle and criminal mischief.
On August 19, Quayonte Davis, 23, of Eutaw, was arrested on an outstanding warrant connected with the recent shootings. He was charged with reckless endangerment, attempt to commit murder, and discharging a firearm into an occupied dwelling/vehicle.
On August 20, Dekenta Thompson, 26, of Eutaw, was arrested for reckless endangerment, attempt to commit murder, and discharging a firearm into an occupied dwelling/vehicle. He is also charged with possession of a firearm by a violent felon. Jalik Walton was also arrested and charged with reckless endangerment, attempt to commit murder, and discharging a firearm into an occupied dwelling/vehicle.
8/16 – Shiquille Powell was released on a bond of $50,000 for discharging a gun into an occupied building; $5,000 for criminal mischief 2nd degree and $5,000 for reckless endangerment.
