The Eutaw Police Department sponsored their annual America’s Night Out Against Crime. This event was held Thursday, September 21, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. at the former Carver Middle School. Neighborhoods throughout the City of Eutaw were invited to join forces for the Annual National Night Out (NNO), a crime and drug prevention event. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Lots of fun, food and games were available.
The Greene County Community Associates of the Black Belt Community Foundation (BBCF) initiated a program to fill an 18-wheeler trailer truck with water to send to Jackson, Mississippi. Over 200,000 residents of the City of Jackson have faced low pressure and contaminated water for several weeks due to flooding and the decay of their infrastructure. The BBCF Associates were able to enlist the support of the Greene County School System, the City of Eutaw, the Eutaw Police Department, the Eutaw Chamber of Commerce, local churches, and other allies, in the efforts to gather water donations. Miriam Leftwich, Coordinator of the BBCF Greene County Community Associates, said, “We are collecting bottled water, to fill up a trailer truckload to help our neighbors in Jackson, Mississippi, who face a devastating situation due to the failure of their water system.” Leftwich says you can bring cases of water to the Robert H. Young Community Center (former Carver Middle School) at 720 Greensboro Avenue in Eutaw from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Thursday; and 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Fridays, through September 15, 2022. Leftwich is coordinating the water drive with a Black radio personality in Jackson, who will help distribute the water to people in need in Jackson. “We welcome any donations of water, from a single case to a pallet of cases of water, we want to fill the truck up, “said Leftwich. Mayor Latasha Johnson of Eutaw said, “We are asking all citizens of Eutaw to contribute to this worthy cause, and we have made our Robert H. Young Community Center available as a collection point. We also have our staff there aiding in the collection and loading of water.” For more information on the water drive, contact 205-496-2070 or 205-344-0739.
LaDexter Pelt Quayonte DavisJalik Q. WaltonJahkil D. EdwardsDekenta ThompsonLeQuavis M. Cook
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.
Shown above Eutaw Police officer Sergeant Rodriquez Jones and Assistant Chief Walter Beck displaying half of the guns seized over a period of 3 months.
The Eutaw Police Department reported a rise in the number of guns seized through various instances. Officer Beck explained that most weapons are seized at traffic stops, domestic violence calls and pat downs. He noted that more and more guns are being found on youth. Oftentimes these are weapons that have been reported stolen.“It is important that you know the serial numbers of your weapons. We may have recovered your lost or stolen weapon but without the serial numbers to identify your weapons, returns are impossible,” Officer Beck stated.
Deputy Rodriquez Jones cautioned the community to be aware of what your children are posting on facebook. He has seen youth riding around with hand guns loading and unloading clips.
“It important to be aware of your surroundings. Be cautious if you see someone walking around late at night. Also remember to kept your cars and doors lock at all time,” he stated.
