Kemper County Sheriff’s Office

11/03/2026

He has been located. Thanks you all who shared and helped us look to locate Logan. Special thanks to Sheriff Clark and the Neshoba County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Moore and the Kemper County Sheriff’s Office, Mississippi Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Leake County Volunteer Fire Department, and those from our own department who sacrificed their off day and stayed late to assist in finding Logan.

🚨 MISSING CHILD ALERT 🚨
The Leake County Sheriff's Office needs your help!

17-year-old Logan Smith is missing from the Coosa Road area, last seen around 5 a.m. this morning. Logan is about 5'7" and 180 lbs, and was last seen wearing pajama pants with Ramen Noodles pictures. He may be heading toward Highway 16.

Logan has high-functioning autism and might be standoffish.

If you see him, PLEASE call the Leake County Sheriff’s Office at 601-267-7361.

Let’s work together to bring Logan home safe!

10/31/2026

Witches fly and pumpkins grin,
Let the trick-or-treating begin! 🎃🍬
Sneak a Reese’s, maybe two—
That parent tax is overdue! 👻🍫

Halloween’s best memories are made with little hands to hold, costumes to show off, and one more house before heading home. Let’s help everyone enjoy those moments safely.

Drivers, slow down, put the phone away, and watch closely for trick-or-treaters. Parents, keep your little ones close and check their treats before they dig in.

Sheriff James R. Moore and everyone at the Kemper County Sheriff’s Office wish you a night full of laughter, sweet treats, and just the right amount of spooky. Look out for one another, enjoy the memories, and make it home safely! 🎃

10/29/2026

ADDITIONAL ARREST IN ONGOING NARCOTICS INVESTIGATION

Alton Gordon has been arrested and charged with six (6) counts of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance in connection with an extensive multi-jurisdictional narcotics investigation that began in 2025.

Gordon’s arrest follows last week’s enforcement operation. The investigation remains ongoing, and additional arrests are expected.

10/28/2026

Fresh new unit. Fresh new graphics. Fresh new K-9. 🐾

Just a few weeks to go before K-9 Handler Illya McClendon and his new partner, K-9 Viper, hit the streets ready to work!

The Kemper County Sheriff’s Office is proud to add explosives detection to our expanding K-9 unit, bringing another valuable resource to Kemper County and strengthening our ability to protect our schools, keep our communities safe, and assist our law enforcement partners.

We look forward to welcoming this team home as they finish their training and begin serving together. Welcome to the team, Viper!

10/26/2026

KEMPER COUNTY: A burn ban is in effect October 26 through November 16. No outdoor burning that produces an ember is allowed.

Violations are a misdemeanor and may result in a $100–$500 fine.

10/23/2026

Ongoing Drug Investigation Leads to Six Additional Arrests in Kemper County

As part of an extensive investigation that began in 2025, the Kemper County Sheriff’s Office and partnering agencies conducted the latest phase of an ongoing enforcement effort throughout Kemper County on Thursday, October 22, 2026.

Beginning at 0600 Hours, the Kemper County Sheriff’s Office, Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, Philadelphia Police Department, and the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, conducted a coordinated operation to execute multiple arrest warrants throughout Kemper County. The operation resulted in six individuals being taken into custody and the ex*****on of one search warrant.

During the operation, authorities seized several pounds of suspected ma*****na, fi****ms, and pills pending laboratory analysis.

The Kemper County Sheriff’s Office will continue to pursue those involved in the illegal distribution of controlled substances. Our commitment to enforcing the law remains firm, regardless of the substance involved or public opinion surrounding its use.

Sheriff James R. Moore and the Kemper County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank our partnering agencies for standing shoulder to shoulder with us throughout this operation. Their personnel, resources, and expertise strengthened a unified effort with a clear objective: disrupt illegal drug activity and bring those responsible before the courts.

This investigation remains ongoing with additional arrest expected.

10/22/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Kemper-Neshoba Regional Correctional Facility would like to inform the public that our jail management system is currently offline due to suspected unauthorized cyber activity.

The company responsible for the system is actively working to investigate the issue, resolve the problem, and restore the system to full operation as soon as possible.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as these efforts continue. We will provide updates as additional information becomes available.

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.

Sheriff James R. Moore

10/16/2026

KEMPER COUNTY: NWS RED FLAG WARNING TODAY 11am-7pm. A Red Flag Warning means high temps, low humidity, and strong winds combine to increase fire danger.

10/15/2026

A MESSAGE TO THE CITIZENS OF KEMPER COUNTY

I want to take a moment to share some important information with the citizens of Kemper County.

The Kemper County Sheriff’s Department has received $201,009.28 in federal funding to help provide much-needed equipment and technology for our department.

I want to make it clear that this funding is designated for equipment and technology, not salaries or employee pay. As I begin purchasing equipment and technology needed to better equip our deputies and improve our department’s capabilities, I want the citizens of Kemper County to understand where these funds are coming from and how they are being used.

Purchases covered by this funding will be paid for with federal funds rather than county tax dollars. This allows us to better equip our deputies and strengthen our department’s capabilities, all while preserving local county resources.

As your Sheriff, I believe in transparency, accountability, and being a responsible steward of public funds. The citizens of Kemper County deserve to know how their Sheriff’s Department is funded and how those resources are being used to serve and protect our community.

My commitment is to continue seeking funding opportunities that allow our department to improve its equipment, technology, and ability to serve the people of Kemper County.

Thank you for your continued trust and support. It is an honor to serve you.

— Sheriff James R. Moore
Kemper County, Mississippi

10/12/2026

KEMPER COUNTY: The CPKC Railway crossing on Tamola Road is malfunctioning. Be very careful crossing the railway tracks.

The CPKC Railway crossing on Tamola Rd is malfunctioning. Be very careful crossing the railway tracks.