Mar 8, 2016: Meridian Star: Supervisors freeze $14M in county bonds
Supervisors also approved a request from Sheriff Billy Sollie to send Deputy Clifford Holloway and his K-9 partner, Aaron, to attend training for certification in narcotics detection and patrol that is currently under way in Kaplan, La. Cost of the training is $655 and will be paid for out of the budget.
Supervisors also approved a request from Sheriff Billy Sollie to send Deputy Clifford Holloway and his K-9 partner, Aaron, to attend training for certification in narcotics detection and patrol that is currently under way in Kaplan, La. Cost of the training is $655 and will be paid for out of the budget.
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Apr 19, 2015: Meridian Star: Group collecting signatures to put pot to vote
Lauderdale County Sheriff Billy Sollie said he does not think legalizing marijuana is a good idea. "I'm not in favor of it because of safety to others: operating motor vehicles, firearms, caring for children in homes. I'm sure the debate will continue," Sollie said. "One can definitely make that argument that increased availability could lead to increased criminal behavior." Apr 19, 2015: Meridian Star: Group collecting signatures to put pot to vote
Lauderdale County Sheriff Billy Sollie said he does not think legalizing marijuana is a good idea. "I'm not in favor of it because of safety to others: operating motor vehicles, firearms, caring for children in homes. I'm sure the debate will continue," Sollie said. "One can definitely make that argument that increased availability could lead to increased criminal behavior." |
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Apr 19, 2015: Meridian Star: Reaction to new gun law mixed
Lauderdale County Sheriff Billy Sollie agrees that training should always be a thought when dealing with firearms.
“Efficiency of the weapon is my priority," Sollie said. "Being mentally prepared for the consequences of discharging that weapon and the end result of where that bullet hits. If you miss your intended target and strike an innocent person, you have to emotionally and psychologically live with that for the rest of your life.”
Lauderdale County Sheriff Billy Sollie agrees that training should always be a thought when dealing with firearms.
“Efficiency of the weapon is my priority," Sollie said. "Being mentally prepared for the consequences of discharging that weapon and the end result of where that bullet hits. If you miss your intended target and strike an innocent person, you have to emotionally and psychologically live with that for the rest of your life.”
Jan 31, 2015: Meridian Star: Sheriff Sollie: A look back at 2014
Lauderdale County Sheriff Billy Sollie recently sat down to talk about the state of his department and law enforcement around the nation
Lauderdale County Sheriff Billy Sollie recently sat down to talk about the state of his department and law enforcement around the nation
Jan 28, 2015: WTOK: Rural Radar Debate
Among the supporters for the use of radar by county sheriff departments are Lauderdale County Sheriff Billy Sollie and Kemper County Sheriff James Moore.
Among the supporters for the use of radar by county sheriff departments are Lauderdale County Sheriff Billy Sollie and Kemper County Sheriff James Moore.
Jan 13, 2015: Meridian Star: Sollie: New gang in town
Lauderdale County Sheriff Billie Sollie said local law enforcement officers have a new gang to contend with, "We have discovered a new gang, the Mossy Oak Gang," Sollie said during his report to the city and county officials attending the Monday lunch meeting.
Lauderdale County Sheriff Billie Sollie said local law enforcement officers have a new gang to contend with, "We have discovered a new gang, the Mossy Oak Gang," Sollie said during his report to the city and county officials attending the Monday lunch meeting.
Oct 13, 2014: WTOK: Local Jail Population Takes Huge Dip
State House Pro Tem Greg Snowden says the purpose for House Bill 585 was to keep violent criminals behind bars, while a designated task force established a plan to cut costs and create a more just and equitable system for people who have technical violations.
State House Pro Tem Greg Snowden says the purpose for House Bill 585 was to keep violent criminals behind bars, while a designated task force established a plan to cut costs and create a more just and equitable system for people who have technical violations.
Oct 6, 2014: WTOK: Future of East Mississippi Drug Task Force Uncertain
The East Mississippi Drug Task Force was created in 1992 as part of a local agreement between the city and the attorney general. Since then, the task force has been operating on grant money from Washington D.C., but that could soon change, as Lauderdale County Sheriff Billie Sollie says that the future of the task force is unclear following the expiration of a grant on December 31st of this year.
The East Mississippi Drug Task Force was created in 1992 as part of a local agreement between the city and the attorney general. Since then, the task force has been operating on grant money from Washington D.C., but that could soon change, as Lauderdale County Sheriff Billie Sollie says that the future of the task force is unclear following the expiration of a grant on December 31st of this year.