Vicksburg police investigating end-of-year crimes

The Vicksburg Police Department is investigating two crimes reported just before the end of the year.

Uttering a Forgery

On Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, at 9:45 a.m., officers were dispatched to the Vicks Wood Federal Credit Union, 107 Thalweg Drive, in reference to fraudulent checks.

The complainant stated someone had made checks displaying the credit union’s name and attempted to cash them at a different financial institution.

The total amount of the attempted fraud is $6,197.33.

Shooting Into Occupied Vehicle

On Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, at 4:14 p.m., officers responded to an address in the 400 block of Locust Street for a report of shots fired.

The female victim stated someone fired into her 2005 Honda Accord as she was driving on Locust Street.

She received a minor wound to her scalp and was treated and released at Merit Health River Region Medical Center.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Vicksburg Police Department.