Jones County Sheriff’s Department vs. MHD

{ Posted on May 14 2009 by Pete Eyre }

Categories : Personal Ramblings, Props, Supporters, The Crew, Video

This post will serve as the place where all information related to the Jones County / MHD3 incident will be updated. Please review the links below for a more exhaustive overview of what went down. We were unfortunate enough to be driving through Jones County, Mississippi where they locked all three of us in a cage for twelve hours after pepper spraying and chocking Jason. While Officer Atkins questioned Pete, Adam took video that was eventually deleted after the video camera was forcibly taken into police custody. They also seized and ripped apart our motorhome without a warrant.

May 15 – Jones Country Sheriff’s Department Falsely Arrests MHD Crew

May 17 – Thanks for springing the MHD3 from Jones County Jail (with Allison Gibbs)

May 18 – The Grumbling Old Fart Addresses Jones County Sheriff Alex Hodge’s Statements

May 18 – MHD on Freedom Watch

May 21 – Thank-you Thursday: Special Jones County, Mississippi Edition

June 08 – MARV Ransacked by Jones County Sheriff’s Department

July 09 – Jones County Here We Come!

August 17 – Return to Jones County

August 18 – Radley Balko on Mississippi Justice

September 5 – MHD is Back in Jones County, MS

September 6 – Our Second Day in Jones County

September 7 – Day Three in Jones County

September 8 – Day Four in Jones County with MHD

September 9 – Day Five in Jones County

September 10 – Thank You Thursday Jones County Edition

September 10 – The MHD3 in Jones County Justice Court

September 11 – Day 7, Our Last Day in Jones County

September 12 – Jones County Resident Seeks Justice for his Son

September 14 – MHD Lawyer, Tom Schornhorst, on our “very interesting day” in Jones County Court

September 15 – Jil Wright on how she helped get the MHD 3 out of jail

September 25 – Report: MHD3 Found Guilty by Jones County Judge David Lyons

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64 Responses to “Jones County Sheriff’s Department vs. MHD”

By Norman Horn on May 18, 2009 | Reply

Take those suckers out. This needs to be blown up and these crooked people exposed. Down with tyranny!
By Stinky on May 18, 2009 | Reply

Welcome to the police state. What do you expect when ex-prosecutors are the Judges and DOGS are the witnesses on your non-existent warrant. “Are you calling my dog a liar?” I would have replied “Are you claiming your dog can talk, Officer Doolittle?”
By timbeaux on May 21, 2009 | Reply

I plan on keepin up with this as close as possible. Your interview on Fox news was terrific and making this a national argument point a good move. If and when you come back to Jones county we’ll have plenty of support for you. There are a ton of young people who are sick of being profiled and treated in this manner just because we don’t have the power granted to the police, and in this country, the police just aren’t supposed to have that kind of power. We love you guys and we thank you for making this known and putting up with the trouble that goes along with it.
By hicksb15 on May 21, 2009 | Reply

I am a resident in Jones County and i am very ashamed that this has happened in my town and feel horribly for you guys. The city police is 10 times worse than the sheriff’s dept is in this town. Other than this incident the sheriff’s dept has been doing a much better job with the new sheriff but that does not in any way excuse the way you were treated. Cops in general in our area are very crooked. I again apologize for the way you guys were treated and trust me i and many fellow Jones County people know how it feels to be treated the way you guys were treated! You guys are doing a wonderful thing!
By Douglas J Gregory on May 21, 2009 | Reply

Awesome show with the Judge! I am with you my brother. How do I join you. I am awake and so far on my own but am looking.
Question Everything and Thanks for the Courage and dedication.
please email me with any details on how and where to get involved!

Douglas J Gregory
By Hugh on May 21, 2009 | Reply

you guys are Luck thats all that Happened. I was raised there & I know. there are alot of good people there, & Jones Co. Gets a bad rap due to all the meth around that area. I-59 is a main Vein for a drug route. good Luck guys & follow what you feel is right.
By greg on May 22, 2009 | Reply

i have also been abused by this department at this same detention facility. was brought in on a speeding ticket then forcibly strip searched and kept in a “cold room” with only my ripped underwear. class action civil suit soon to follow. it’s easy for the sheriff to make trite sound bites for news which tends to whitewash the injustice for those that don’t know the truth. but the close scrutiny of the federal courts will expose the injustice. we intend to shine the light when we pull over that rock to see what’s hiding under there. you must expect those who uphold the law to also abide by the law. they can’t pick and choose which ones serve them best. i am a free American and intend to help others to be free. there are several who don’t have a voice either because of conditioning or poverty, but some will stand, but we need help. will you help?
By mj on May 22, 2009 | Reply

I HAVE LIVED IN JONES COUNTY FOR 31 YEARS.THEY ACTUALLY CALL IT THE FREE STATE OF JONES.THEY MAKE UP LAWS AS THEY GO.IF YOU ARE LAW ENFORCEMENT IN THIS TOWN YOU COULD GET AWAY WITH MURDER 4 REAL.MOST OF THEM HAVE MORE SKELETANS THAN ARLINGTON NATIONAL.I KNOW 4 A FACT.BUT THEY ARE THE LAW, THEY ARE ALWAYS RIGHT?THAT CAGE AINT NO PLACE TO BE.HOPE YALL SEEK JUSTICE.
By gregzilla on May 22, 2009 | Reply

Hey guys I think those cops in Jones Co. were just jealous you boys could do two things they never could…. read and write.

Good luck men.
By Hound Dawg on May 23, 2009 | Reply

Welcome to the Free State of Jones . Lotta history in this area . Past leader of the KKK operated outta Laurel . The Old Peeps still talk about how they handled the Civil Rights marchers .
I myself was assaulted on my front porch TWICE . Once while in Police Custady . Had a whole bunch of charges against me , cost a good bit for one nite stay in that BIG FREEZING cage .In fact I quit breathing TWICE before being taken to local Hospital .Had to sign papers saying that I was responsible for the Medical Charges(2600 bucks)(350 bucks unrefundable BAIL) . If I had not signed them I would have DIED there . One cannot use the Castle Doct . for self defense in Laurel .
Word to the wise , “Find a way AROUND Jones County if you can , ”
The people act so friendly . Because they are just plain NOSY .
By Walter Abbott on May 23, 2009 | Reply

http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?subjectid=11&articleid=20090523_12_A1_MUSKOG268643

McIntosh County sheriff, undersheriff charged
The allegation involves the embezzlement of money confiscated from a detained motorist.
By keithinvestigations on May 24, 2009 | Reply

Why did you remove my discussion post from your website regarding the Jones County incident? It seems as if all you want are negative comments regarding Jones County Sheriff’s department.

That alone is enough to make me re consider any support you would have from me.

I am empathetic to the Libertarian point of view but I’m not anti local law enforcement. You would have more credibility if kept the discussion board open to differing opinions. As it is now, one look at your discussion board and one could assume that the opinions of those listed are likely your own.

Now your just another radical group with a cause.
By bradley on May 25, 2009 | Reply

i have a so true and similar story of how these crooks are out to try to be the “BOSS HOG” of jones co. I live in the county and would love to tell you abou it. they need to be stopped. contact me and let me tell you about it.
By Liz on May 25, 2009 | Reply

It’s a shame that one out-of-control group can reflect badly on police in general. Hope that publicity of this incident will change things for the better. Glad you guys are out and back to your mission
By Mr I M Literate on May 31, 2009 | Reply

Keith Investigations Comment.
In review of Mr Keith’s partial CV listed on his website I have to ask on what they printed the diploma(s)? The man can’t properly use your and you’re. Yea, if I ever need an “investigator” you will be right at the top of my list. NOT.

“Now your just another radical group with a cause.”

Must be the water….
By greg on Jun 1, 2009 | Reply

mr i m literate comment. not to agree with mr. keith, as i don’t what was removed, but as mr. keith used to be a LEO (law enforcement officer) and does have relationships with that community his content may be pro-LEO to some extent. but his comments may have some merit, and the attempt to marginalize him personally without disputing his content indicates that at least his point must be sound, or he’s struck a nerve or both. anything to add concerning his content? i would say that most certainly this group does have a cause, but by what definition is mr. keith labeling this a “radical” group? sounds like language a LEO may use after reading the recent report from homeland security warning them about “radical right wing extremists”. i guess mr. keith is comfortable using inflammatory pro-LEO labels to describe “peaceful” liberty loving individuals which i would argue to be a majority of this country. other than the convenient label used by mr. keith, i haven’t seen any indication that these guys are “radical” at all. in fact, i think the tactics used by this sheriff’s administration are radical and that they operate outside the boundaries of the law and their “qualified immunity”. that’s a radical group if you ask me. the danger of that report as well as that label mr. keith provided takes behavior typical of conservatives and recasts it as radical and right-wing extremism. http://www.cheatseekingmissiles.com/2009/04/15/im-not-a-radical-right-wing-extremist-but/
By Bill on Jun 3, 2009 | Reply

See http://www.jonescountysheriff.com
By RPCT on Jun 3, 2009 | Reply

The cause and concept of liberty actually is “radical”. It was in 18th century and it is today. Liberty is a radical departure from where we are now.

Thomas Jefferson was a “radical”
Thomas Paine was a “radical”
Patrick Henry was a “radical”
Samuel Adams was a “radical”
Ron Paul is a “radical”
Lew Rockwell is a “radical”
Tom Woods is a “radical”

There is nothing negative, wrong, bad or dishonorable about it. To the contrary, to be “radical” is to get to the root of the problem; it is honorable, right and just, and therefore it is the road less traveled. I am proud to be one as well.
By RPCT on Jun 3, 2009 | Reply

I am sorry you had a run in with the local jack-boots in Jones county i.e. the local street gang in blue…

I am glad I discovered you guys and admire what you are doing.
By gblogger on Jun 12, 2009 | Reply

Alleged brutality of Frederick Russell yesterday following a routine traffic stop in petal, ms – several witnesses. Petal is in Forrest county which adjoins Jones county to the south (24 miles distant).

http://www.wdam.com/Global/story.asp?S=10523566
By Mike on Jul 2, 2009 | Reply

These boys didn’t respect their authority, so they made them pay. It’s wrong, but that’s the way it is. And you are kidding yourself if you think it is limited to the rural south. Until more people start standing up for their rights,they will continue to not have any. Unfortunately, most of us can’t afford a night in jail.
By Pete on Jul 16, 2009 | Reply

@Mike I hear you – we know that what the Jones County Sheriff’s Department is not exclusive to that county or state. Hopefully, like you said, since we and others are standing up for our rights it’ll snowball and encourage others to do the same. Especially seeing the outpouring of support.
By danh on Jul 25, 2009 | Reply

I know this is late, as I just found your website, but did you guys tray any data recovery tools on your camera. Historically I have had excellent luck recovering accidentally deleted items from camera and video cameras. Probably a moot point at this point, but in the future it would be worth a shot. I highly doubt the LEO’s knew enough to properly wipe the device so it wouldn’t be recoverable.
By lola sanderson on Sep 11, 2009 | Reply

I live in Laurel. I’m so sorry about what happened to ya’ll. Please come back and let decent Laurel citizens show you what southern hospitality truly is! My family would love to have ya’ll visit; we have a place for you to park your motorhome, and plenty of room to put ya’ll up. Come back!
By William on Sep 24, 2009 | Reply

Today, 9/24/2009, was the day for the decision from the court. Is the decision posted anywhere on this site?
By LeaderCall Reader on Sep 25, 2009 | Reply

The story you been waiting for from the Laurel Leader Call…..

http://www.leadercall.com/homepage/local_story_268111647.html
By BeaReal on Sep 25, 2009 | Reply

What a crock the Jones County Justice Court is! Ridiculous, saying the least. Judge Lyons was a thug in high school; still is, but in a black robe.

As for Mr. Keith…..what another crock……around town tald is that he is a drug addict, all kinds of problems….I could go on and on and on….a real kiss up to whomever he perceives can do him the most good at the moment. Would be funny if his antics didn’t have such serious consequences for others. Keith Investigations….what a crock…..I’m saying crock here in this comment because I don’t want to get nastier.

The whole lot of these people are a bunch of good ole boys who wouldn’t know right from left if they didn’t check with each other first.
By BeaReal on Sep 26, 2009 | Reply

You are a real piece of work…..so stupid…..can’t even keep your mouth shut for your own good. It will be your undoing…….you are at the bottom on the scum pond in which you thrive and those at the bottom are given up first. Get a REAL life and stay out of those things which are over your little mentality. If you felt good about yourself, you would not be in the shape you are in. Make things right with all you have done wrong and go live a decent life for a change.