Jasper County Emergency Response Team - JCERT

06/13/2026

Today, members of the Jasper County Emergency Response Team (JCERT) participated in Search and Rescue field operations training designed to certify new members and refresh the skills of current personnel.

Training topics included radio communications, SAR technology, K9 operations, multi-agency coordination, sign cutting and tracking techniques, compass use, gear selection and readiness, pace count, land navigation challenges, route and clue marking, search timing and effectiveness, and the review of real-world case studies.

Members applied these skills through practical field exercises focused on improving communication, navigation, situational awareness, teamwork, and operational effectiveness during search and rescue missions. The training provided valuable experience for both new and seasoned members while reinforcing the fundamentals necessary for successful field operations.

06/09/2026

Suspect has been taken into custody! Continued prayers and thoughts for injured deputy and first responders involved with this operation.

UPDATE (1:20 a.m. on June 9th): Cortavious and Cortavion have been located and arrested with no further incident.

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🚨🚨BLUE ALERT: 18-year-old Cortavious Lawayne Hobbs and 19-year-old Cortavion Dewayne Hobbs are wanted in connection to an officer-involved shooting that occurred June 8th, 2026 at approximately 3:38 p.m. in Mount Olive, Mississippi.

Both are believed to be armed and dangerous and could be in the area of the 200 block of South Bluff Street, Mount Olive, Covington County Mississippi.

Please call 911 immediately if you see either Hobbs or if you observe any suspicious activity.

Cortavious Lawayne Hobbs is described as a black male, wearing a black hoodie, 18 years old, 5 feet and 6 inches tall, 140 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair.

Cortavion Dewayne Hobbs is described as a black male, wearing a camouflage hoodie, 19 years old, 5 feet and 6 inches tall, 140 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair.

If you have any information on the whereabouts of these dangerous suspects, please call 911 or the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation at 855-642-5378.

06/08/2026

Hobbs

06/08/2026

06/01/2026

Here's the latest concerning the potential for severe storms later this afternoon and evening.

05/23/2026

As we pause to remember this Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage, dedication, and selflessness will never be forgotten.

We honor those who gave everything for the freedoms we enjoy each day. We also extend our deepest appreciation to all who have served and continue to serve our nation with honor and pride.

From all of us at Jasper County Emergency Response Team, we wish everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day as we reflect on the true meaning of this day. 🇺🇸

Christopher Brown
JCERT K-9 Handler & Public Information Officer