JFD CHANGES CHIEFS
By Downtown Ricky Brown
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03/02/2023
ACCUSED RAPIST WANTED BY HUMBOLDT POLICE DARYL HUBBARD FOR MAYOR KICK OFF P 20
OBITUARY
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and coworkers of fallen MPD OFFICER GEOFFREY REDD who died in the line of duty. Memphis Police Officer Geoffrey Redd was shot in the head while responding to a call at the White Station Library. He is a Newlywed, Father, Son and Marine. His Pastor, Bishop Brandon Porter, says he had a “heart of gold”.
Effective March 1, the City of Jackson has a new Fire Chief per Jackson Mayor Scott Conger. Deputy Chief Don Friddle (above) was sworn in as the department’s new Chief March 1. P5
SOCIALLY SEEN
AROUND WEST TN
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By Wendy Isom Mercer
City Hall Honors History of Black Americans By Wendy Isom Mercer
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ROCHE O’BRIAN PERRY February 27, 2023 On February 18, 2023 officers of the Humboldt Police Department investigated an incident that took place on Burrow Street in Humboldt. As a result of the investigation Roche O’Brian Perry a 39-year-old black male has been charged with two counts of Rape and one count of Attempted Rape of a Female Juvenile from Humboldt. As of this date Roche O’Brian Perry has not been located. If any one knows his location or sees him call your local police or the Humboldt Police Department at 731-784-1322.