SOUTH LEE COUNTY, MISS. (WCBI) – Flanked by representatives from local, state, and federal agencies, First Circuit Court District Attorney Jason Herring had a warning for those who commit a crime in South Lee County.

“To those who seek to destroy and divide, your time is up,” District Attorney Herring said.

Herring announced an initiative known as “Operation Overload.” The D A said as soon as he came into office last fall, community leaders began calling him, asking for help, fighting crime in South Lee County.

“In certain areas of Lee County, limited resources and manpower have left communities vulnerable to the influence of gangs, wannabe gangs, drug dealers, and individuals who use intimidation and violence to instill fear,” Herring said.

District 16 State Representative Rickey Thom

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