Mississippi Highway Patrol deployed to Goodman after viral gun video, leaders explain goals

Mississippi Highway Patrol deployed to Goodman after viral gun video, leaders explain goals

GOODMAN, Miss. — The Mississippi Department of Public Safety has deployed state troopers to the Town of Goodman indefinitely following a viral video showing people waving guns and mocking the absence of police in the town. DPS Commissioner Sean Tindell and other department leaders flew into Goodman on Thursday to meet with town officials. Tindell said the video drew the attention of both himself and Gov. Tate Reeves. “We felt like there needed t…

State sends Highway Patrol troopers to Goodman after viral video raises public safety concerns

State leaders are responding after a viral video raised public safety concerns in Goodman. The mayor says Mississippi Highway Patrol troopers are now patrolling the town.

State troopers deployed to Goodman after viral video mocks town's lack of police

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety has deployed state troopers to Goodman after a viral video involving guns mocked the lack of local police in the Holmes County town. On July 7, an Instagram reel was posted showing a group of young men walking around the streets of Goodman with guns. One individual was shown knocking on the police state’s door, but no one answered. Shortly after, another man was shown jumping on top of a police car whi…