One of the mayor’s 2023 goals: More cameras as a means of preventing and recording criminal acts in Natchez, Mississippi’s Best Community Newspaper

NATCHEZ — Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson stated one among his 2023 targets is to extend the variety of cameras within the metropolis, in addition to to encourage the identical amongst personal residents and their companies.

“It is at all times alarming once you get this name that there is been crime in our metropolis, however I am so grateful for the speedy work of our cops,” Gibson stated. “I am very grateful for the proprietor’s cooperation, and I am grateful that the proprietor has cameras.”

Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson.

Gibson was speaking concerning the car that crashed into Bowie Outfitters on US 61 early Saturday morning.

He is additionally credited with recording the current theft of a four-wheeled car from a Nice River Honda, with safety cameras allegedly stolen by a Natchez man and taking off on a short-lived blissful journey.

“I encourage everybody to take proactive steps that can assist us obtain nice outcomes and deter criminals,” the mayor stated.

Two boys have been detained for stealing a van from Moover Dude’s on John R. Junkin Drive and utilizing it to crash into the entrance of Bowie Outfitters.

Natchez Police Chief Cal Inexperienced stated Natchez Police acquired an accident report at 5:13 am on Bowie’s Outfitters, 139 US 61 S. Once they arrived, the officers noticed an empty white van in entrance of the office.

Witnesses reported seeing a Black man, who gave the impression to be trying on the driver, getting out of the van. A minute or two later, the motive force put the van into gear and drove over the glass wall to the entrance of the constructing.

The van then returned, and the 2 topics briefly entered the shop and left on foot.

And the off-duty Adams County Sheriff’s deputy contacted the E-911 cargo, and two younger Black males strolling down Colonel John Pitchford Parkway gave the sign to go for a journey.

The Natchez Police officer patrolled the world and situated the 2, nonetheless dressed, in video footage taken from the shop.

Each have been transferred to the Natchez Police Division after which to the Juvenile Detention Middle.

Gibson stated he was grateful for the speedy work of Natchez Cops.

“I’m additionally grateful to a police chief who stored us knowledgeable. He did not hesitate to achieve out to me this morning and let me know what was occurring. I’m grateful to our chief (Cal Inexperienced)”.