On Wednesday, July 27, 2022, Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a drive by shooting in the area of County Road 373.
Investigators and Deputies responded to the scene to take a report of the incident and process the scene.
During the investigation, Ralph Carr Jr., 50 years old of Wesson, Mississippi, was arrested for Drive by Shooting. No injuries were reported during the incident.
Carr was transported to the Lafayette County Detention Center and given a $75,000.00 bond, set by a Justice Court Judge.
Ralph Carr Jr., 50 years old of Wesson, Mississippi.
The Office of Sheriff is a four year term filled through an at-large election process. Duties of the Sheriff involve two primary areas; law enforcement of the county and administrative. The law enforcement duties are to keep the peace in Lafayette County while administrative duties consist primarily of serving as the county jailor. Due to the growth of Lafayette County, the Sheriff Department now employs 26 deputies working four 12 hour shifts.