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Warrant Issued for Ladarien Tyrese Jones in Killing of Hinds County Sergeant

Investigators recovered the victim's stolen gray 2020 Dodge Challenger, urging anyone with information to contact Jackson police or Crime Stoppers.

Overview

  • Jackson police obtained an arrest warrant for Ladarien Tyrese Jones, 26, on charges of murder and auto theft.
  • Sgt. James Dotson Jr., 32, was found shot multiple times inside his Dorgan Street home on Nov. 2 and was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • Detectives said Dotson’s gray 2020 Dodge Challenger was taken after the killing and recovered on Nov. 4 at a north Jackson apartment complex.
  • The recovered vehicle was taken to the state crime lab for processing, according to officials.
  • No arrests have been announced, and tips can be directed to JPD at 601-960-1234 or Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS.