Jones County deputies arrest woman after brief foot chase in Laurel

Jones County deputies arrest woman after brief foot chase in Laurel

LAUREL — The Jones County Sheriff’s Department arrested a 28-year-old woman Tuesday afternoon after a brief foot chase in Laurel. Deputy Davy Keith made contact with Deja Lindsey in the 1100 block of McConkey Street. Lindsey was wanted on a Jones County Circuit Court bench warrant for failure to appear for a status hearing, the sheriff’s department said. Authorities said the warrant was connected to a charge of leaving the scene of an accident r…

Chase lands convict in the clink

A Laurel woman who was wanted after skipping out on her community service following a 2021 plea deal for leaving the scene of an accident causing death, was arrested on Tuesday.