Lee Vance
Aug 4, 2021: Jackson Free Press: Sheriff Lee Vance Dies After Testing Positive for COVID-19
The sheriff of Mississippi's largest county has died, almost two weeks after he tested positive for COVID-19 amid an outbreak of the illness at a jail he oversaw. The Hinds County Sheriff's Department said an ambulance was sent to the home of Sheriff Lee Vance on Wednesday morning.
The sheriff of Mississippi's largest county has died, almost two weeks after he tested positive for COVID-19 amid an outbreak of the illness at a jail he oversaw. The Hinds County Sheriff's Department said an ambulance was sent to the home of Sheriff Lee Vance on Wednesday morning.
June 5, 2016: WLOX: Police: 19-year-old Joshua Dukes defined as "serial killer"
After a press conference where Chief Lee Vance discussed Joshua Dukes and recent murder charges, he described him using the term "serial killer".
After a press conference where Chief Lee Vance discussed Joshua Dukes and recent murder charges, he described him using the term "serial killer".
May 20, 2016: Sun Herald: New law requires jail time, fine for shooting in Jackson
Jackson Police Chief Lee Vance says he is happy the council decided to support his department by creating an ordinance that requires mandatory jail time for those who violate the law.
Jackson Police Chief Lee Vance says he is happy the council decided to support his department by creating an ordinance that requires mandatory jail time for those who violate the law.
Mar 25, 2016: Jackson Free Press: Capitol Street Coalition: Police Pursuits Endangering Jacksonians' Lives
Jackson Police Chief Lee Vance attended the press conference, but did not speak. Earlier in the week, Vance disputed claims by Clinton police that Jackson was informed of the high-speed pursuit in advance.
Jackson Police Chief Lee Vance attended the press conference, but did not speak. Earlier in the week, Vance disputed claims by Clinton police that Jackson was informed of the high-speed pursuit in advance.
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Jan 26, 2016: WJTV: JPD releases Hightower from duty
Chief Lee Vance of the Jackson Police Department says Deputy Chief Brady Hightower is no longer with the department. Jan 25, 2016: Sun Herald: One of two women fatally shot was pregnant, family says
Chief Lee Vance said one of the women was shot in the car and appears to have been shot in the back of the head with a .45-caliber weapon. The other woman was shot in the face and the chest, and the other weapon was a 9mm. Dec 22, 2015: Jackson Free Press: JPD Uses Feds’ Technology to Fight Crime, Breaks Water Theft Case
Chief Lee Vance explained to the Jackson Free Press that officers would sometimes respond to shots-fired calls but if there was not a victim, they had little to investigate. Now, he said, officers can collect shell casings, run them through NIBIN and if there's a violent crime involving a gun, police can compare shell casings from the crime to the information in the database. Dec 16, 2015: Jackson Free Press: JPD to Get Active Shooter Training, Drill at City Hall
Chief Lee Vance said the department recently acquired riot-style helmets and long rifles for sniper shooting ahead of the departmental training drills. Vance said while reading up on the shooting, he learned that San Bernardino, population 213,708, is only slightly larger than Jackson. |
Dec 15, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Mayor: 2 Jackson workers arrested; dozens may be fired
Mayor Tony Yarber and Police Chief Lee Vance announced Tuesday night the arrests of Marcus Banks and Percy Watkins. Yarber said 20 to 30 other city employees are under investigation and could be terminated.
Mayor Tony Yarber and Police Chief Lee Vance announced Tuesday night the arrests of Marcus Banks and Percy Watkins. Yarber said 20 to 30 other city employees are under investigation and could be terminated.
Oct 7, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Fair, Jackson reach agreement on police presence
Jackson Police Chief Lee Vance said his department has repeatedly voiced concern over the rising cost of providing security and has been “summarily ignored.” Vance estimated the department takes a hit of $320,000 in security costs for the 11-day event.
Jackson Police Chief Lee Vance said his department has repeatedly voiced concern over the rising cost of providing security and has been “summarily ignored.” Vance estimated the department takes a hit of $320,000 in security costs for the 11-day event.
Oct 2, 2015: Jackson Free Press: State Sues Jackson Over Refusal to Police Fair
Police Chief Lee Vance said that the sum comes out of JPD's overtime budget; to keep from dipping into overtime, Vance said beat cops would have to be pulled off patrol.
Police Chief Lee Vance said that the sum comes out of JPD's overtime budget; to keep from dipping into overtime, Vance said beat cops would have to be pulled off patrol.
June 12, 2015: WLOX: Jackson’s police chief credits power of prayer for drop in crime
Jackson Police Chief Lee Vance said crime is down in the city this year compared to last and he said it’s because of the power of prayer.
Jackson Police Chief Lee Vance said crime is down in the city this year compared to last and he said it’s because of the power of prayer.
May 14, 2015: Clarion Ledger: JPD commander suspended for social media posts
PD Chief Lee Vance said he became aware of the comments after reading the initial story on The Clarion-Ledger's website Monday. Vance said he immediately began an investigation once he saw the posts. The investigation concluded Wednesday with Jones' suspension.
PD Chief Lee Vance said he became aware of the comments after reading the initial story on The Clarion-Ledger's website Monday. Vance said he immediately began an investigation once he saw the posts. The investigation concluded Wednesday with Jones' suspension.
Apr 30, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Clinton Mayor, Hinds DA trade verbal blows at press conference
Jackson Police Chief Lee Vance said he can't speak to how many habitual offenders his office sends to the DA by numbers, but that his officers deal with the same people a large portion of the time.
Jackson Police Chief Lee Vance said he can't speak to how many habitual offenders his office sends to the DA by numbers, but that his officers deal with the same people a large portion of the time.
Apr 22, 2015: WTAP: City Council considers banning police chases into Jackson
"I just hope that we don't have to try and find ways to protect our citizens from other police officers," Jackson Police Chief Lee Vance said.
"I just hope that we don't have to try and find ways to protect our citizens from other police officers," Jackson Police Chief Lee Vance said.
Mar 2, 2015: WAPT: JPD officers arrested, fired
Vaughn and Willis have both been terminated from JPD by Chief Lee Vance.
Vaughn and Willis have both been terminated from JPD by Chief Lee Vance.
Jan 16, 2015: Jackson Free Press: In Belhaven, Outrage and Solutions; In South Jackson, Silence
Several officials who attended the meeting struck similar chords. "We're dealing with some very, very dangerous individuals," Jackson Police Chief Lee Vance told the audience.
Several officials who attended the meeting struck similar chords. "We're dealing with some very, very dangerous individuals," Jackson Police Chief Lee Vance told the audience.
Aug 22, 2014: WLBT: Lee Vance named Jackson's new Chief of Police
Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber announced Lee Vance as his choice for police chief of the Capital City, but it's not official yet.
Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber announced Lee Vance as his choice for police chief of the Capital City, but it's not official yet.