Juvenile Arrested in Covington County After String of Burglaries
A juvenile has been arrested in Covington County, Mississippi, following a series of seven home break-ins and one attempted burglary that occurred over the past two weeks in the Jones Chapel and Hopewell communities. The suspect, a 15-year-old male, was…
Hattiesburg Laurel, MS, October 5, 2026 — A 15-year-old male has been arrested in Covington County, Mississippi, in connection with a string of residential burglaries and an attempted break-in that occurred over the last two weeks. The incidents took place in the Jones Chapel and Hopewell communities.
Law enforcement officials apprehended the juvenile suspect after he allegedly attempted another break-in. The arrest comes after a period of heightened concern in the affected communities due to a total of seven confirmed home break-ins and one attempted burglary.
Details regarding the specific dates of each incident, the property stolen, or the exact nature of the charges beyond “multiple charges” were not immediately available. The suspect’s identity is being withheld due to his age, and he is currently awaiting proceedings in youth court.
The Covington County Sheriff’s Department, or the relevant law enforcement agency responsible for the apprehension, has not released further information regarding the ongoing investigation. The outcome of the youth court hearing is pending.
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