Here are the felony bookings at the Lee County-Tupelo Adult Jail ending at 11 a.m. on Friday:
James O. Ashby, 29, from Tupelo, was arrested by the Mississippi Department of Corrections for violating the Intensive Supervision Program and possessing methamphetamine.
Jabria C. Gates, 19, from Okolona, was arrested by the Tupelo Police Department on a capias warrant for embezzlement.
Rufus Simpson Ivy, 32, from Okolona, was arrested by the Mississippi Department of Corrections for violating probation.
Ashanti Pargo, 22, from Tupelo, was arrested by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office on three counts of sexual battery, one count of aggravated assault, and one count of promoting prostitution.
Xavier Vashon Stepp, 49, from Crawford, was arrested by the Mississippi Highway Patrol on several charges, including felony fleeing, driving with a suspended license, driving under the influence, reckless driving, and possession of paraphernalia. He also had multiple traffic violations such as speeding over 100 mph, running a stop sign, and running a red light.
Miranda Trulove, 38, from Plantersville, was arrested by the Mississippi Department of Corrections on a capias warrant for conspiracy to commit fraud and driving with a suspended license.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office
These are the reports filed by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office on Friday:
A woman on Palmetto Road returned to her home after being away for more than two months and found her shed and camper had been broken into. A Wolf table, a Stihl string trimmer, and a Kenmore refrigerator were stolen from the shed. Additionally, keys to the camper, the shed, two trucks, and a car were missing, indicating someone might have been living in the camper while she was away. She has no idea who could have done this.
A man on Redpoll Drive in Tupelo called the Sheriff’s Office asking for assistance with some stray dogs he’d found. A deputy informed him that Lee County does not have a stray ordinance and suggested he contact an animal rescue group for help.
If you have information about these crimes, please contact the Lee County Sheriff’s Office at 841-9041, the Tupelo Police Department at 841-6491, or Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi at (800) 773-TIPS. You can also submit an anonymous tip through the P3 Tip App.
