Man arrested in Port Gibson for car break-in

On Friday, June 21, 2024, Port Gibson Police arrested 46-year-old Joshua John Bell for a carjacking on Mark Street. After the break-in, Joshua fled the area but was later found hiding under the Bayou Pierre Bridge on Church Street. Sergeant Investigator Carlton Phillips quickly arrested Joshua and brought him to the police station. After questioning Joshua, Inv. Phillips was able to locate and recover all of the stolen items. Joshua stated that he is from Birdsboro, Pennsylvania and has no relatives in the Port Gibson area.

Joshua is currently being held at the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Department awaiting his initial appearance before the Honorable Judge Odom of Mareesha.

Investigator Phillips said he wanted to remind and urge all citizens to lock the doors of their vehicles and remove all valuables if they are not in their vehicle for an extended period of time.

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