The First Circuit District Attorney’s Office announced the launch of Operation Reload today, a follow-up to the successful Operation Overload. The earlier operation resulted in 793 citations, 51 illegal drug or firearm-related charges, and 23 other charges, according to the district attorney’s office.
During Operation Overload, authorities also referred or detained 16 illegal aliens through U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The district attorney’s office expressed appreciation for the collaborative efforts of local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies involved in the operation.
Jason D. Herring, district attorney for the First Circuit Court District, credited the agencies for their partnership in addressing crime in the community. The announcement signals the continuation of heightened enforcement efforts in the region.
Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.
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