Jackson Ward 5 residents tackle crime issues in their community
Town Hall held for felony Jackson Ward 5 residents
On Thursday, residents met with Ward 5 Councilor Vernon Hartley, as well as a member of the Hinds County Sheriff’s Office, to address what residents call the quality of life issues plaguing their community. “The house of my neighbors after 20 years was shot down, the cars were shot down. Ward 5 resident Graftie McDaniels said. “We hope to start forging, from the perspective of the Hinds County Sheriff’s Department, a relationship with the individual ward association and to learn their issues and problems, then we’re going to address these issues, the quality of life issues that become gateways to other crimes when left unattended, ”said Kevin Lavine, of the Hinds County Sheriff’s Office. held at the Apostolic Worship Center Church.
On Thursday, residents met with Ward 5 City Councilor Vernon Hartley and a member of the Hinds County Sheriff’s Office to address what residents call the quality of life issues plaguing their community.
Some of the issues discussed include the burn and the recent shootings in the area.
“My neighbors’ house after 20 years was shot down, cars shot down. They accidentally shot at the wrong house. They were trying to shoot at the house a few doors down, so my neighbors moved out, and they were from good neighbors, ”said Ward 5 resident Graftie McDaniels.
“We hope to start to forge, from the perspective of the Hinds County Sheriff’s Department, a relationship with the individual neighborhood association and learn their issues and their issues, and then we will address those issues, the quality issues. of lives that become gateways to other crimes when left unattended, ”said Kevin Lavine, of the Hinds County Sheriff’s Office.
The town hall was held at the Church of the Center for Apostolic Worship.
