Four men arrested in Claiborne County robbery incident

Four men have been charged with two counts of strong armed robbery in Claiborne County on March 8, 2022. Alcorn State University Campus Police was assisted by Claiborne County Sheriff’s Department.

See the initial press release below:

On February 28, 2022, Alcorn State University Police Department called and requested assistance from the Claiborne County Sheriff Department in regards to reports of a robbery in the Medgar Evers Parking lot on campus. Witnesses stated that four individuals jumped out of a white Chevrolet Tahoe and robbed them of their car keys, wallets, money and cell phones. Alcorn campus police officers apprehended Jarrell Johnson who was the driver of the white Chevy Tahoe and brought him in for questioning. Johnson was later turned over to the Claiborne County Sheriff Department.

Jerrell Johnson

During this investigation, Chief Deputy Sykes in conjunction with Alcorn State University Police Department, were able to identify Jarrell Johnson, Taurus West, Ronnie Griffin Jr., and Larry Griffin, Jr. as persons of interest. They were officially charged with (2) counts of strong-arm robbery each and their initial court appearance was scheduled for March 8, 2022.

Ronnie Griffin

Their bond has been set at $100,000.00 each besides Larry Griffin whose bond was denied due to him being out on a murder charge in Jefferson County.

Larry Griffin

This case has been handed over to the next Grand Jury.

Taurus Wells