Pearl River County Sheriff's Department

06/05/2026

Click it or Ticket Memorial Day Campaign 2026

If you saw increased safety checkpoints and deputies out and about from May 11-31st, you witnessed firsthand the Pearl River County Sheriff's Department participating in the National Click it or Ticket Campaign, which was a major success.

Through the increased checkpoints and patrols, we believe we helped keep the community safe and reminded all drivers and passengers of how important buckling up is.

35 Checkpoints, 25 Seatbelt tickets, 26 Suspended licenses, 26 No insurance, and 3 child restraint violations

Issuing tickets was not our goal, but it was a way to remind people of the importance of a simple action.

The national seatbelt usage rate in 2024 was 91.2%. The Click it or Ticket campaign focuses on the remaining 8.8% who still don't buckle up. Thousands of lives could be saved each year if every person were properly restrained on the road.

05/29/2026

Case Update: 05/29/2026
Investigators have recovered physical and video evidence and obtained statements from witnesses and a codefendant, which have led to the arrests of defendants Raheem Charles (age 27) and Thomas Daniel (age 23).
Charles was charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Shooting into a Dwelling, and Shooting into a Vehicle. Daniel was charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. The investigation remains active at this time.

Original Case Press Release: 05/26/2026
On Memorial Day, Monday, May 25th, 2026, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office deputies and investigators responded to a shooting near Lilac Dr. and Clover Dr., Picayune, MS 39466.

The investigation revealed two victims sustained non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. Witnesses and complainants reported multiple persons were present at the scene of the shooting, and a physical altercation occurred during which numerous shots were discharged by more than one gunman at the scene.

No arrest has been made at this time, and the investigation remains active. Anyone who has pertinent information regarding this shooting is encouraged to contact the Investigations Division at 601-403-2530, or you can make an anonymous tip through the Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-877-787-5898 or www.MSCoastCrimeStoppers.com.

05/28/2026

Flood Warning -County Road Update:

The roads that were closed on Tuesday from flooding are open, for now.

Updated 3:00p.m. 05/28/2026

Current Road Closures:
- South Valley Rd. (Near John Amacker Rd by the bridge)

Roads under Caution:
- Barth Road, about 1.5 miles from Hwy. 53

05/26/2026

Flooding/Road Closure Update:

As of now the following streets remain closed:
* Sycamore Rd (West Union to Rayburn Rd)
* East Boley Rd
* Lakeside Dr (Anchor Lake spillway)
* Liberty Rd (between Will Thompson Rd & Smith Rd)

We ask that our citizens please remain patient while we wait for the flood waters to subside. We ask that you please avoid these areas if at all possible...The traffic moving through these areas are creating wakes that are flooding homes.

Please be considerate of other people, homes and remain patient through the communication and update process as well.

*Picayune City Limits has different road closures than the county.*

05/26/2026

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05/26/2026

Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department Press Release:
On Memorial Day, Monday May 25th 2026 at approximately 6:30 p.m., Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office deputies and investigators responded to a shooting near Lilac Dr. and Clover Dr., Picayune, MS 39466.

The investigation revealed two victims sustained non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. Witnesses and complainants reported multiple persons were present at the scene of the shooting, and a physical altercation occurred during which numerous shots were discharged by more than one gunman at the scene.

No arrest has been made at this time, and the investigation remains active. Anyone who has pertinent information regarding this shooting is encouraged to contact the Investigations Division at 601-403-2530, or you can make an anonymous tip through the Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-877-787-5898 or www.MSCoastCrimeStoppers.com.

05/26/2026

Narcotics Division Media Release:

On May 20, 2026, Investigators with the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division conducted a traffic stop on Old Kiln Road.
The driver of the vehicle was identified as Raymond Devillier (63) of 35210 Highway 433 Slidell, LA. The passengers were identified as Tammy Sorensen (48) of 109 George Street Picayune, MS and Martin Minks (40) of 212 South Steele Ave Picayune, MS.
During the stop, investigators developed probable cause to search the vehicle. A subsequent search resulted in the discovery of suspected methamphetamine.

Investigators determined that Martin Minks had outstanding warrants through the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office for Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance and Trafficking a Controlled Substance.

All occupants of the vehicle were taken into custody without incident and transported to the Pearl River County Criminal Justice Facility.
Sheriff David Allison stated that his investigators remain committed to keeping Pearl River County safe from illegal narcotics activity.
Anyone with information or tips related to narcotics activity is encouraged to contact the Pearl River County Narcotics Division at 601-403-3583

05/25/2026