Vicksburg Police make drug arrest with FBI agents; respond to armed robbery and burglaries

On the morning of Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, members of the Vicksburg Police Department Narcotics/Criminal Investigation Division and Patrol Division, along with agents of the FBI Violent Crime Task Force, served a search warrant at 353 Grange Hall Road, Lot 15, as part of an ongoing drug investigation.

Investigators recovered approximately 1/2 pound of high-grade marijuana, digital scales, a semi-automatic weapon and $640 in cash.

A second search warrant led to the discovery of a second firearm.

Officers arrested Mose Hearron Jr., 38, charging him with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of a stolen firearm, and two counts of possession of a weapon by a felon.

Hearron had an initial appearance in Vicksburg Municipal Court before Judge Penny Lawson on Wednesday, who set his bond at $55,000.  He was transported to the Warren County Jail pending a Grand Jury hearing.

Other crimes reported for Dec. 4, 2019

Armed Robbery with a Firearm
Officers responded to the Dollar General store at 4000 U.S. Highway 61 South in reference to an armed robbery. The two suspects robbed the cashiers at gunpoint, and stole approximately $100 cash from the register.

Burglary
Officers responded to 276 YMCA Place in reference to a burglary. The complainant stated that a Dewalt Power Wrench and a Dewalt Power Drill, valued at $300 each, were missing.

Auto Burglary
Officers responded to the Circle K at 3400 Halls Ferry Road in reference to an auto burglary. The complainant reported someone stole his Igloo lunchbox and $175 cash from his 2018 Dodge Journey.

Residential Burglary
A resident flagged down a Vicksburg Police officer in reference to a burglary in the 2400 block of East Main Street. The complainant said someone broke into his home and stole a Colman generator, two Stihl chain saws, a Stihl pole saw, a Stihl weed eater, a Cub Cadet weed eater, three Porter nail guns, a Stihl backpack blower and an air compressor. Total estimated value of the stolen items is $2,450.

If you have any information on these incidents, please call the Vicksburg Police Department at 601-636-2511.