The Chief's Desk: Official Communications: Quitman Police Department

03/10/2026

***BREAKING NEWS UPDATE***
QUITMAN, MS: QPD Chief, Chris Read tells CCHT that Chauncy Riley, 18 of Stonewall has been taken into custody this evening following a domestic situation that occurred at the Quitman Sports Complex resulting in shots fired while traveling down the road.

Read says, "Riley assaulted a juvenile at the complex by slapping the child in the face, while in the presence of a 23 year old adult female. During the altercation a firearm was brandished where Riley then got into a white, single-cab pickup and fled the scene heading north on North Jackson Ave.

Leaving the complex; aggressively the domestic situation flowed out onto city streets; Following closely behind Riley was the 23 year old female. While driving near the 600 Block of North Jackson, Riley pulls out a rifle and fired 5 shots, at the female, striking the female's vehicle".

Read says one of the bullets entered through the hood of the car and exited the glove compartment on the passenger side. Thank God the juvenile was left at the complex with others during the dispute or this could have ended very badly.

Read says as of right now Riley faces charges of Felony Domestic Violence, Felony Shooting into an occupied vehicle and Felony drive-by shooting. Riley also had other active warrants out of the Town of Stonewall and will face those charges as well.

Chief Read credits this quick arrest to Assistant Chief, Edwin Laws, CCSO Deputy Jason Bridgmon and QPD Officer Ben Langston.

Through quick investigative actions and community involvement surrounding this case, the suspect was apprehended safely, without incident within 30 mins of the original reported crime.

Chief Read says this case is still under investigation and more charges could be pending or applied later after witness interviews are complete.

Great work to our local law enforcement agencies! Working together and getting the bad guys off the street!

02/20/2026

Please join us in welcoming our newest officer, Savannah Ledrick, to the Quitman Police Department family!

Officer Ledrick comes to us with prior law enforcement experience and has already proven to be a great addition to our department. She is easy to talk to, eager to learn, and fully committed to serving the citizens of Quitman with professionalism and integrity.

We would also like to extend a sincere thank you to the Quitman Board of Aldermen and our Mayor for their continued support in allowing us to hire a full-time officer to better serve our community.

If you see Officer Ledrick around town, please help us give her a warm Quitman welcome!

02/11/2026

Weapon Qualification/ Fam fire Training for our Officers at QPD, will be going on this week. Training is a vital part of Law Enforcement and is also mandated by the State to ensure Agencies are in compliance.

02/07/2026

***BREAKING NEWS***
Law Enforcement Officers are currently searching for a newer model Hyundai SUV grayish/ blue in color or either a 2013 Nissan Maxima black in color.

The vehicle should be occupied by Devonta Marquez Hillie, 29 y/o black male who is being sought for alledgly shooting into a vehicle that was occupied by a female and children.

The incident occurred on Highway 18 near Rose Hill in Jasper County.

No injuries have been reported at this time

If you see Hillie or these vehicles, notify law enforcement asap and call 911.

Hillie is considered armed and dangerous according to the Jasper County Sheriff Investigators.

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01/27/2026

01/10/2026

We want to give a big thank you to the Clarke County Tribune, the City of Quitman, and Clarke County as a whole for the love shown to us on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. We truly appreciate the support, the kind words, and knowing our community has our backs. It means alot.

01/05/2026

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12/30/2025

CITATIONS/ARRESTS:

During our Holiday period of Thanksgiving and Christmas, Quitman Police Department maintained a proactive approach in Enforcement.

Through social media messages and direct calls to this Administration, citizens addressed some ongoing traffic issues they encounter in their community. Although we can’t always stop the incident, we will always address it with regular patrol in those areas and throughout the City.

As your Chief, I along with your Departments staff will always respond and listen to the issues. Here is a breakdown of citations/arrests during this period.

Total of 32 citations:
Speeding
Loud Noise
Suspended License
No Insurance
No Driver License
Disregard for Traffic Device

Total of 4 Arrests

We will continue to take a proactive approach in known problem areas of North Jackson and East Franklin . Please reach out to us with issues you are having so we can address them.

Chief Read - QPD

12/25/2025

Our last day of 12 days of Christmas Appreciation is a special one, because it’s about the future of Quitman. Today we’re proud to spotlight Tyler Parker. We see this young man growing into a strong, successful leader in our community.

Tyler loves sports, shows discipline beyond his years, and carries himself with respect and determination. Those qualities tell us one thing, this young man is headed places.

To his parents and guardians, we thank you for raising him right. Your hard work shows in his manners, his attitude, and the way he treats others. It truly takes a village, and you’re doing an outstanding job.

We believe it starts with the youth. When all of us such as the families, our schools, our community members, and law enforcement work together to lift our young people up, we build a stronger, safer future. Building positive police relationships with our youth today helps create trust, respect, and leadership for tomorrow.

As we wrap up our 12 Days of Christmas Appreciation, we want to thank everyone who followed along and every individual who was recognized. Each of you makes Quitman and all of Clarke County a better place.

From all of us, we wish the City of Quitman a very Merry Christmas and a joyful, blessed holiday season.
Here’s to our youth, our community, and a bright future ahead! 🎅

12/24/2025

For our eleventh day of Christmas appreciation, we want to shine a light on two men who truly keep Quitman building strong. John Wayne Haney and Dewayne Robinson of Quitman Building Supply, with a special thank you to Ashley Beckman as well!

John and Dewayne are the kind of folks who don’t just do their jobs… they go above and beyond every single day. Whether it’s lending a hand, finding what’s needed, or showing up when it really matters, they do it without hesitation and without expecting recognition. That kind of dedication does not go unnoticed by this community.

The people of Quitman, along with the Quitman Police Department, want to say thank you for always being there, for supporting others, and for quietly making a big difference. You may not always get the spotlight, but your impact is felt far and wide.

And a shoutout to Ashley Beckman. Thank you for all you do and for being part of the team that makes Quitman Building Supply such a great place for our community.

We appreciate each of you more than words can say. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a season filled with the same kindness you give to others! 🎅

12/23/2025

We want to give a heartfelt thank you to Mr. Birch of Quitman for the thoughtful goody bags for the Quitman Police Department. Your kindness and generosity truly means a lot.

Thank you for thinking of us during this holiday season and for taking the time to show your support. It’s gestures like yours along with your kind words that remind us how special and supportive our community is.

From all of us at the Quitman Police Department, we appreciate you more than you know. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a season filled with joy and blessings! 🎁

12/23/2025

Huge THANK YOU to Monica Fuller for her kind generosity in treating your Police Department to some delicious donuts with a fun “Peanuts Christmas” theme! Nothing says holiday cheer like Snoopy, Christmas spirit, and a box full of donuts.

Everyone was all smiles. And let’s be honest, cops and donuts go together like badges and radios! 😂
We can assure you these were appreciation donuts… not evidence 🤣

No photos of cops are available because the cameras were mysteriously put away once the donut boxes were opened. 🫣

Monica, thank you for thinking of us and bringing laughter and sweetness to our day. Acts of kindness like yours mean more than you know.

From all of us at the Police department and City Hall… Merry Christmas!! ❤️🎅🍩