NATCHEZ — In recent weeks, Adams County Sheriff’s Office and the Natchez Police Department have been saturating arrest logs with at least 22 new arrests and counting as part of Operation Safe Neighborhoods, a joint collaboration of the police and sheriff’s office to get wanted individuals off of the streets.

Over the last two weeks, they have arrested 13 people with outstanding warrants including one person for attempted murder, one person for shooting into a dwelling, and one on Adams County’s “Most Wanted” list.

They have encountered an additional eight people carrying weapons, one of which was arrested for felon in possession of a firearm. There have been six drug arrests and three other people arrested for other charges.

“Most of the arrests have been people with warrants or indictments,” said Natchez Police Chief Cal Green, adding without knowing the suspects’ locations, having additional manpower patrolling the streets has helped serve the warrants. “Once officers were in the area and saw them, they were able to make arrests. I believe it’s been going well. People who we have seen in the neighborhoods have for the most part been happy to see us out there.”

Sheriff Travis Patten said he is very proud of the cooperation and communication between the two agencies. As the holidays approach, Adams County citizens can expect more operations to help ensure the safety of families and citizens in the public areas attending the many upcoming events, he added.

Since the launch of Operation Safe Neighborhoods, authorities have made the following arrests:

Barney Hawkins: Possession of a controlled substance
Samitilius Mason: Indictment for accessory to drive-by shooting
Brandon Colenberg: NPD warrant for failure to appear
Terrance Thomas: Disorderly conduct
Nikki Jackson: Justice Court bench warrant
Derrick Coleman: Possession of a controlled substance
Tina McDonald: Possession of a controlled substance
Trevionta Carter: Possession of a controlled substance
Tyrell White: NPD warrant for attempted murder and shooting into an occupied vehicle.
Shonkeith Calvin: Indictment for fleeing law enforcement and possession of a controlled substance
Adrian Brown: Two Justice Court bench warrants
Bennie Jones Williams: NPD warrants for felony possession of Marijuana, fleeing or eluding law enforcement and possession of a controlled substance
Micheal Johnson: Felon in possession of a firearm
Johnnie Lynn Anders: Possession of schedule II methamphetamine with intent to distribute
Savannah Hammers: Two bench warrants and grand larceny
Alexander Johnson: Indictment for armed robbery
Jdarrius Holt: Indictment for rape
Michelle Williams: NPD warrant for simple assault
Zachariah Combs: Resisting arrest
Sam Mason: Burglary warrant
Kim Watkins: NPD warrant for two counts of felony shoplifting and trespassing
Carell Jones: Contempt of Court

STARKVILLE — Mississippi State football has landed a quarterback in the transfer portal.

Luke Kromenhoek, a Florida State transfer, committed to the Bulldogs on Tuesday, announcing it via social media. He’s ranked as the No. 2 quarterback in the transfer portal, according to 247Sports, and is a former four-star recruit and top player in Florida State’s 2024 recruiting class.

Kromenhoek, a Georgia native, appeared in six games as a freshman in 2024 with starts in the final two games of the season. He completed 52.4% of his throws for 502 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions.

How Luke Kromenhoek will fit with Mississippi State football’s roster

Kromenhoek comes to Bulldogs to presumably fill the spot vacated by Michael Van Buren Jr., who transferred to LSU. Blake Shapen announced he’s returning to MSU after suffering a season-ending injury in Week 4 as the starter. Third-string quarterback Chris Parson also entered the transfer portal.

Coach Jeff Lebby is very high on Shapen as the starter, so it’s likely Kromenhoek will serve as the backup. However, Shapen has had injury issues throughout his career.

The Bulldogs signed four-star KaMario Taylor in the 2025 recruiting class.

Mississippi State transfer portal targets

Kromenhoek is the ninth player to commit to Mississippi State via the transfer portal.

• CB Jayven Williams (Kennesaw State)
• DL Jamil Burroughs (Miami)
• S Jahron Manning (Old Dominion)
• DE Red Hibbler (NC State)
• DE Nevaeh Sanders (Northern Illinois
• WR Brenan Thompson (Oklahoma)
• WR Jaron Glover (Michigan State)
• OT Jesse Ramil (James Madison)
• QB Luke Kromenhoek (Florida State)

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When does transfer portal close?

The college football transfer portal closes on Dec. 28.

Sam Sklar is the Mississippi State beat reporter for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at ssklar@gannett.com and follow him on X @sklarsam_.