Baldwyn Police Dept, Ms

10/28/2026

10/23/2026

10-23-26

PRESS RELEASE
Baldwyn Police Department
In Recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The Baldwyn Police Department proudly joins the nationwide effort to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month by wearing pink in support of those affected by breast cancer.

Today some of our officers wore pink to show support for survivors, honor those who have lost their lives to this disease, and stand in solidarity with individuals and families currently facing a breast cancer diagnosis.Breast Cancer Awareness Month serves as an important reminder of the value of early detection, regular screenings, and continued support for research and treatment.

The Baldwyn Police Department encourages our community to spread awareness, support those impacted by breast cancer, and remember that no one has to face this fight alone.
Together, we stand strong, and spread hope and support.

Baldwyn Police Department

Roy Ragin , Chief of Police
Xavier Cousins, Asst. Chief of Police
D. Poole , Public Relations Director

10/21/2026

10-21-26

BALDWYN POLICE DEPARTMENT
PUBLIC STATEMENT OF SUPPORT 🙏🏽🙏🏽

The Baldwyn Police Department extends our deepest condolences, heartfelt prayers, and unwavering support to Officer Jamie Young and his family during the devastating loss of his son.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Officer Young and his loved ones during this difficult time. We stand beside him and his family, offering our prayers,support, strength, and compassion as they navigate this tremendous loss.

May God bring them comfort, peace, and strength in the days ahead.

Roy Ragin, Chief of Police
Xavier Cousins, Assistant Chief
D. Poole, Public Relations Director

Baldwyn Police Department

10/20/2026

⚠️PRESS RELEASE | BALDWYN POLICE DEPARTMENT⚠️

10-20-2026

The Baldwyn Police Department is pleased to report the recovery of a stolen vehicle following an investigation conducted this morning.

The vehicle was reported stolen prior to 5:00 a.m. today and was located and recovered before 11:00 a.m. the same morning.
As a result of the investigation, Maurice Price has been charged with Grand Larceny.
Criminal Investigator A.Jennings led the investigation

The Baldwyn Police Department remains committed to protecting our community, responding to criminal activity, and holding those responsible accountable under the law.

Please remember: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

We appreciate the continued support of our community as we work together to keep Baldwyn safe.

Baldwyn Police Department
Roy Ragin , Chief of Police

Xavier Cousins, Asst. Chief of Police
Det. A Jennings, Criminal Investigator
D. Poole, Public Relations Director

10/16/2026

⚠️OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE⚠️
Arrests Following Child S*x Crime Investigations

The Baldwyn Police Department announces that, following months of investigations and interviews, three individuals, from three separate cases, have been charged in connection with alleged child s*x crimes.
Juvenile Investigators Brim and Poole led these investigations, which resulted in the following charges and arrest:

• David Ibarra was charged with one count of Molesting a Child for Lustful Purposes.
Judge C. Hopkins set his bond at $50,000.

• Bobby Crump was charged with one count of Molesting a Child for Lustful Purposes.
Judge C. Hopkins set his bond at $5,000.

• Anthony Thornton was charged with three counts of S*xual Battery and two counts of Molesting a Child for Lustful Purposes, with additional charges pending. Judge C.Hopkins set his bond at $1,000,000.

The Baldwyn Police Department remains committed to protecting children in our community and thoroughly investigating allegations of crimes against them. The department will continue to pursue these cases through the appropriate legal channels.
Chief Roy Ragin and Assistant Chief Xavier Cousins reaffirm the Baldwyn Police Department's commitment to the safety and protection of children and to holding individuals accountable through the criminal justice system.
All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Baldwyn Police Department,
Roy Ragin, Chief of Police

Xavier Cousins, Assistant Chief of Police

Ofc.P.Brim, Juvenile Investigator

Ofc. D.Poole, Juvenile Investigator

10/11/2026

🚨PRESS RELEASE🚨
Baldwyn Police Department

Juvenile Located Safely

The Baldwyn Police Department received a report this afternoon regarding a runaway juvenile in the Baldwyn area.

Officers, along with Juvenile Investigators, immediately conducted a search, and the juvenile was successfully located and is safely at home.

The Baldwyn Police Department is thankful that this situation has had a positive outcome.

Roy Ragin, Chief of Police
Xavier Cousins, Asst. Chief of Police
D. Poole, PR. Director

10/05/2026

⚠️⚠️🚨 BALDWYN POLICE DEPARTMENT — COMMUNITY for Immediate Press Release 🚨⚠️⚠️

As the fall season approaches , we understand that rolling yards and playing harmless pranks can be part of the fun and tradition. However, fun has its limits.

The Baldwyn Police Department wants to remind everyone that rolling yards, messing with vehicles, mailboxes,using items such as grease, eggs or flour, ringing doorbells, banging on doors, honking horns, or engaging in other activities that create a significant disturbance , hazard or damage someone’s property will not be tolerated.

🏠 Every citizen has the right to enjoy their home and have their property protected.

If a complaint is reported, the Baldwyn Police Department will investigate, and individuals found responsible for criminal activity or property damage will be charged accordingly.

We encourage everyone to have fun, enjoy the season, and make good choices, but please respect other people, their homes, and their property.

Please consider this as your warning.

🎃 Have fun. Be respectful. Know where the line is.

Roy Ragin - Chief of Police
Xavier Cousins- Assistant Chief
D. Poole - Public Relations Director

10/01/2026

⚠️Burn Ban⚠️

🚨 MS BURN BAN UPDATE 🚨

Mississippi currently has 18 counties under a burn ban because of dry conditions and high wildfire risk. When a burn ban is active, no outdoor burning of any kind is allowed.

❌ What is NOT allowed: Anything with an open flame or that produces an ember is strictly prohibited, including campfires, bonfires, fire pits, fire rings, burn barrels, and debris/yard waste burning.

✅ What IS allowed: Propane/gas grills, propane/gas heaters, and charcoal grills are generally permitted for cooking, provided they are used safely away from combustible materials and never left unattended.

The current burn ban includes the following counties: Alcorn, Pike, Carroll, Noxubee, Lowndes, Itawamba, Tippah, Tate, Calhoun, Monroe, Humphreys, Lee, Benton, Marshall, Lafayette, Jefferson, Grenada, and Jefferson Davis.

To check for live updates, active bans, and detailed local exemptions, visit: https://bit.ly/2MZLIC0. Please check your specific county's status before doing any outdoor burning to keep our forests and communities safe! 🔥🚫

09/11/2026

⚠️ Beginning September 12, 2026, the Lee County ordinance governing the sale, possession, and use of Kratom will go into effect and will be enforced.⚠️