Verona Police Department

09/14/2026

🚨Arrest Update🚨

Gray and Guyton went before Justice Court Judge Marcus Crump for their initial appearance this morning. Gray’s bond was DENIED and Guyton’s bond was set at $50,000.

09/12/2026

🚨09/09/2026 Shooting Update🚨

From Chief Nunn:

On Wednesday Night 09/09/26, Guyton was taken into custody in connection with the shooting that took place earlier that day. She was questioned and later charged with Accessory After the Fact.

On Friday Night 09/11/26, Gray was taken into custody in connection with the shooting that took place on Wednesday 09/09/26. He was charged with 1st Degree Murder.

Guyton and Gray will go before a Justice Court Judge the beginning of next week for their initial appearance. No Bond has been set at this time.

More information will be released after the initial appearance.

09/11/2026

Join us tomorrow in the park!

09/09/2026

From Chief Nunn:

Afternoon shooting at the Super C Store.

Officers were dispatched around 1:15pm for a possible shooting at Super C. Upon their arrival, officers learned that a male victim was in route to the emergency room with a possible gunshot wound to the chest. The victim was pronounced deceased at the hospital. We do have a person of interest for this case and we will update the public as more information becomes available. This is an ongoing investigation and anyone with any information are asked to contact Verona Police Department.

06/23/2026

06/22/2026

Congratulations to the newly elected board. Thank you for your commitment to serving our members and strengthening our profession. We appreciate your willingness to lead and look forward to the work ahead.

04/02/2026

From Chief Marsenio J Nunn:

We offer our sincere condolences to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department in the loss of Deputy Michael Jimerson who was killed in the line of duty last night.

The Verona Police Department thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Jimerson’s family, friends and those at the JCSO during this difficult time.

03/25/2026

🚨 Verona Police Department – Clement Street Shooting Update 🚨

Statement from Chief Nunn

On March 25, 2026, at approximately 1:00 a.m., officers with the Verona Police Department responded to 115A Clement Street in reference to a domestic disturbance involving reports of gunfire.

Upon arrival, officers located two individuals who had sustained gunshot wounds. Preliminary investigation indicates that a 32-year-old female suffered two gunshot wounds, and a 28-year-old male sustained two self-inflicted gunshot wounds. Both individuals were pronounced deceased at the scene by the Lee County Coroner.

At this time, the incident appears to be isolated, and there is no ongoing threat to the public.

This case remains under active investigation.

03/25/2026

🚨 Tall Oaks Shooting Update 🚨

From Chief Nunn

On March 24, 2026, at approximately 2:20 p.m., officers responded to the 1600 block of Tall Oaks off Mattox Road regarding a disturbance involving shots fired.

Upon arrival, several individuals fled on foot. Officers detained two individuals nearby, and through the course of the investigation, a 17-year-old juvenile was identified as the suspected shooter and was later taken into custody.

A 39-year-old male sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot injury to the leg and was transported to North Mississippi Medical Center for medical treatment. He has since then been released.

Additional individuals were questioned, with two juveniles being released to guardians and one adult released without charges at this time.

Multiple agencies assisted in the search of the area. I would like to thank the Tupelo K-9 Unit, Lee County Sheriff’s Department, Shannon Police Department, Nettleton Police Department, ABC Agents, and U.S. Park Rangers for their rapid response.

📞 This case remains under investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Verona Police Department at (662) 566-2215.