Town Of Woodville Police

05/15/2026

Collaboration between citizens and law enforcement agencies consistently produces rewarding outcomes. On May 14, 2026, The Amite County Sheriff's Office was conducting an investigation in Centreville, MS, when they obtained a lead that led them to the stolen generator from the Wilkinson County Health Center in Woodville, MS, over the weekend. While the property has been recovered, the investigation is ongoing, with the aim of holding the individual(s) responsible accountable. Chief Rutledge would like to express gratitude to the Amite County Sheriff’s Office and all the citizens who shared the information and remained vigilant.

05/13/2026

🚨 Located 🚨 Located 🚨 Located 🚨 Located

The Woodville Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating a 50 KW State Line Generator stolen from the Wilkinson County Health Center at 991 First South Street between May 8th and May 11th. The generator was mounted on a black trailer with four flat tires. The attached photos are of the exact same trailer and generator. If you have any information, please contact the Woodville Police Department at 601-888-4411.

05/10/2026

05/09/2026

When catastrophic tornadoes hit on the night of May 6, it changed Kelsey’s life in a matter of seconds. Kelsey, a former Brookhaven police officer and current dispatcher with the Mississippi Highway Patrol, lost virtually everything when a devastating EF-3 or EF-4 tornado completely destroyed her ...

05/01/2026

04/23/2026

🚨 PHONE LINES ARE BACK WORKING 🚨

Dear citizens, our phone lines are temporarily down. If you need assistance, please call (601) 472-7972 until further notice.

We appreciate your patience and understanding.

Chief Lemuel Rutledge
Woodville Police Department

04/13/2026

🎧💛 National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week 💛🎧 April 12th–18th

This week, we proudly acknowledge and celebrate our dedicated telecommunicators during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

Our dispatchers are the primary point of contact in times of crisis, providing calm and composed voices on the other end of the line when every second counts. They are the unsung heroes who work tirelessly behind the scenes, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, to ensure our officers, first responders, and community members receive the assistance they need.

Our telecommunicators play a crucial role in maintaining the safety and well-being of our municipality. Their professionalism, composure, and dedication often go unacknowledged, but their impact is invaluable.

To our dispatchers — thank you. Thank you for serving as the vital link between our community and the help they need. Thank you for the long hours, the missed holidays, and the unwavering commitment to serving others.

Please join us in showing our appreciation this week. If you know a telecommunicator, take a moment to thank them for all they do. 💙

04/12/2026

Dear Citizens,

This video is evidence of the justification for prohibiting off-road vehicles on public streets and highways. It highlights the reckless behavior of an off-road vehicle operator on Main Street in Woodville, MS even in the absence of law enforcement attempting to make a traffic stop. The following is a list of the multiple violations that occurred within this 12-second video:

1. Operating an off-road vehicle on a public highway
2. Failure to wear a seatbelt
3. Failure to wear a crash helmet
4. Passing in a no-passing zone
5. Driving on the wrong side of the road

04/06/2026

Chief Lemuel Rutledge and staff would like to express their gratitude to the parents and children who took the time to participate in the egg hunt, which featured 225 colorful eggs and three monetary golden eggs. Special thanks are also extended to Family Dollar for their generous donations, ensuring each child received a gift.