03/27/2026
Chief David Maclin reports:
On March 21st, 2026, at approximately 12:10am Hayti Officers along with the Pemiscot County Sheriff's Department responded to multiple gun shots fired in the 900 block of North Oates.
Upon arrival Officers secured the scene and spoke with the victim’s involved in the shooting. The victim’s vehicle had been struck at least four times. The suspects were later identified, and charges were filed with the Pemiscot County Prosecutors office.
On March 24th, 2026, The Pemiscot County Prosecutor’s office formally charged Jamaal L. Jackson (23), Talmadge O. West (21) and Lee A. Smith (21) are all from Caruthersville. Jackson and West have been charged with Assault – 1st degree or attempt (Class B Felony), Armed criminal action (Felony Unclassified), Assault 1st degree or attempt (Class B Felony), Armed Criminal Action (Felony Unclassified), Unlawful use of a weapon – Subsection 9 – Shoot at/from a Mv. At a person, Mov, Bldg. (Class B Felony) and Unlawful Possession of a weapon (Class C Felony).
Smith was charged with Assault – 1st degree or attempt (Class B Felony), Armed criminal action (Felony Unclassified), Assault 1st degree or attempt (Class B Felony), Armed Criminal Action (Felony Unclassified), and Unlawful use of a weapon – Subsection 9 – Shoot at/from a Mv. At a person, Mov, Bldg. (Class B Felony). They have no bond warrants currently.
On March 26th, 2026, Jamaal J. Jackson was located and arrested and his currently being held at the Pemiscot County Justice Center without bond.
On March 22nd, 2026, at approximately 8:44pm Hayti Officers along with the Pemiscot County Sheriff’s department responded to the 300blk of East Main Street in reference to a robbery that had just occurred at a local business.
Officers secured the scene and processed it and are currently working an active investigation. Officers have one person of interest and are currently looking for the suspect.