Crime
Two Vicksburg residents arrested, several crimes under investigation

Vicksburg Police Department issued a press release concerning two recent arrests and several other crimes the department is investigating.
Arrested for Armed Robbery
Demetrius Cormier, 15, of Vicksburg was taken into custody by Vicksburg Police Department investigators on Monday, July 25. He was wanted for the armed robbery of an individual in April 2022 in which a handgun was stolen.

Demetrius Cormier (VPD)
Cormier appeared before Judge Angela Carpenter on a charge of Armed Robbery. His bond was set at $75,000 and he was bound over to the Warren County Grand Jury.
One in Custody for Possession of Stolen Car
Boris Womack, Jr, 33, of Vicksburg was arrested Sunday, July 24 after the vehicle he was driving was determined to be stolen. Womack was driving a 2017 Porsche that had been reported stolen in Tennessee.

Boris Womack, Jr. (VPD)
Womack appeared in Vicksburg Municipal Court on Monday, July 25, 2022, where Judge Angela Carpenter set his bond at $5,000 and bound him over to the Warren County Grand Jury.
Theft of Vehicle Parts
On Friday, July 22, 2002, at 4:30 p.m. officers responded to the City Waterfront in reference to a theft. The victim advised while he was out on the river an unknown suspect cut the catalytic converter off his gray 2020 Chevrolet Silverado.
Residential Burglary
On Saturday, July 23, 2022, at 12:40 a.m., officers responded to an address in the 400 block of Lakehill Drive in reference to a burglary. The resident reported someone entered his apartment and took his 55-inch Roku television and PS4 gaming device.
Theft of Vehicle Parts
On Saturday, July 23, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. officers responded to 780 Highway 61 North in reference to a theft. The complainant stated an unknown suspect cut the catalytic converter from his company’s 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso box van.
Residential Burglary
On Saturday, July 23, 2022, at 9:49 p.m. officers were dispatched to an apartment in the 2700 block of Alcorn Drive in reference to a burglary. The victim stated a male subject entered her apartment and stole $142.00..
Shooting Into Occupied Dwelling
On Sunday, July 24, 2022, at 5:18 p.m. officers were dispatched to a residence in the 400 block of
Locust Street in reference to shots fired. The resident reported six shots fired in front of the house and one round appeared to have struck the middle of the front door.
Shooting Into Occupied Dwelling/Unoccupied Vehicle
On Sunday, July 24, 2022, at 8:23 p.m. officers responded to an address on First East Street in reference to shots fired. The victims stated they were sitting on the front porch when a dark-colored sedan drove by and the occupant began shooting at them. A Ford F350 truck was struck once and the residence was also struck one time.
Residential Burglary
On Monday, July 25, 2022, at 3:53 a.m. officers were dispatched to an address on South Frontage Road in reference to a burglary. Someone forced open the front door but ran away when the homeowner yelled.
The above cases are currently under investigation by the Vicksburg Police Department. Anyone with information is asked to contact them at 601-636-2511.
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