Starkville Police Department

06/03/2026

Catch up before Season 3 Episode 2 arrives next Tuesday. If you haven't listened yet, now is a great time to start.

S3 E1: Online Protection for Modern-Day Families

The Guardian: A Law Enforcement Podcast begins a new series with Dr. Bekah Sparks focused on the realities of living in a cyber world.

Listen now: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0nlCWmXOUPrjsmo45DTSgZ?si=XWDgFBOJSKG1tfqzxv8pEw

The Guardian: A Law Enforcement Podcast · Episode

06/02/2026

UPDATE:
Ms. Jones has been found safe. Thank you for sharing.

Original Post:
WELFARE CONCERN

The Starkville Police Department requests your assistance locating Ranyjah Jones (13). Jones was last seen at her residence in Chandler Park Apartments at approximately 4:00 p.m. on Monday, June 1, 2026. She is described as 5'4", 180 lbs. She was last seen wearing pajamas and a pink bonnet.

The Starkville Police Department and her family are concerned for her welfare. Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Starkville Police Department at 662-323-4131.

06/02/2026

Sgt. Gillen and Cpl. Bibbs provided a tour of the Police Department for First United Methodist summer camp class.

06/01/2026

Join us for National Night Out 2026 on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 6-9 p.m. at the Starkville Sportsplex on Lynn Lane!

National Night Out builds real connections between neighbors and law enforcement. And there will be FREE food, fun, and games for the whole family!

Interested in donating, volunteering, or hosting a table for your business or organization? We’d love to have you! Selling items is not permitted. Reach out to Corporal Kenya Bibbs at 662-769-0971 or [email protected] to get involved.

05/29/2026

‼️Safety Zone Information ‼️

The Starkville Police Department operates a safety zone and rideshare pickup/drop off in the Cotton District on Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. This is designed to support public safety in high-traffic areas.

The rideshare pickup/drop off location will continue operating from the same location used since the 2024 change.

05/25/2026

NEWS RELEASE
May 24, 2026

On Sunday, May 24, at 2:25 p.m., officers with the Starkville Police Department responded to a disturbance at Chandler Park Apartments, 309 Reed Road. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male gunshot victim.

Jakavious Goss (19, Starkville) was arrested on scene and charged with domestic violence – aggravated assault. Goss was transported to the Oktibbeha County Jail.

The victim was transported to Jackson for further treatment and is in critical condition.

This incident remains under investigation.

Anyone with information about this incident or other criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Starkville Police Department at 662-323-4131, Golden Triangle Crime Stoppers at 800-530-7151, or submit an anonymous tip through our website. Crime Stoppers may offer a cash reward.

05/24/2026

Starkville Police are investigating a shooting at Chandler Park Apartments, 309 Reed Road. One person was injured and transported to Baptist Memorial Hospital-Oktibbeha County for treatment. One individual is in custody.

This remains an active investigation. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.

05/22/2026

Welcome home, Colby!

Cpl. Colby Huffman is home after recovering in Atlanta since March. He still has recovery ahead, but we’re thankful to have him back home.

Thank you Starkville Fire Department and Mississippi Highway Patrol Troop G for your assistance today.

05/19/2026

Thank you to our Chaplain Corps for planning and catering such a great lunch today to show their appreciation for the men and women of the Starkville Police Department.

05/18/2026

NEWS RELEASE
May 18, 2026

On Sunday, May 17, at about 11:00 a.m., the Starkville Police Department responded to a report of an assault that had occurred earlier that day in which the suspect allegedly entered a residence on Peoples Street, struck the victim with a bat, and attempted to strangle her.

The victim was treated at Baptist Memorial Hospital–Oktibbeha County and later released.

Blair Bell (35, Starkville) was charged with domestic violence – aggravated assault and residential burglary. Bell turned himself in Monday morning.

According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 1 in 4 women (24.3%) and 1 in 7 men (13.8%) aged 18 and older in the United States have been victims of severe physical violence by an intimate partner during their lifetime.

This incident remains under investigation.

Anyone with information about this incident or other criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Starkville Police Department at 662-323-4131, Golden Triangle Crime Stoppers at 800-530-7151, or submit an anonymous tip through our website. Crime Stoppers may offer a cash reward.