Jackson Jambalaya

Why would it take longer than 50 seconds for a JPD blue and white unit to get to any point in Belhaven? This is unconscionable.

As much as I adored living in Bellhaven, I was afraid and had to leave. Something has to be done. It is so beautiful and full of history and character...Property value is still pretty high....

Our neighbor on Arlington was the subject of a home invasion. She was threatened and gave up her car keys. JPD finally arrived but could not enter the house due to "allergies". JPD bungled the evidence and 2 months later the stolen vehicle has not been recovered. JPD reported this as a "car burglary".

This wasn't Belhaven, but my 18 year old son was attacked during a home invasion in Fondren very recently, where a pipe was swung at him, but thankfully he ducked, hit back in the privates and grabbed the pipe and used it on the guy, then ran into a bedroom and locked the door. He called JPD after breaking a window to escape the home. He was very cut up, and ran to a gas station. A JPD car pulled up and he ran over and asked if he was looking for the guys. The officer was just getting the call from dispatch, 20 minutes later!

I'm sure nothing will ever be done about this.

@11:49--Why did he stop beating the guy? Would've been easier for the cop to find him then

Maybe the perpetrators were devout Amish types?

Lamumba is going to turn this around when he appoints Graham police chief.

This did not happen.

let me guess; average height/weight, 20-ish blk males?

Don't worry Belhaven and Fondren residents. This can be rebranded away. The metro area can be duped into believing that Jackson is suddenly, and inexplicably, safe again. Get your properties spruced up because buyers are about to come flooding in.

Where was this?

The cut and paste queen @ 2:37.

It is fortunate that Belhaven is getting that designation as a "historic" district (although not much there seems all that old to me) because otherwise, what idiot of a homebuyer would want to live exposed to the sparkli---er, the "elements" on the loose there? You could not pay me to deal with the potholes and potheads there, on a daily basis. It was lovely and charming in the 1940s; in 2012 it's practically a slum, in parts. But "localism" and nostalgia will probably carry it for a while...oh, well. Duck and cover, Belhavenites. And keep your Glocks loaded.

Heard there were four JA boys carjacked at gunpoint in the Popeye's drive thru on the Frontage Rd. last week. Didn't see that one in the paper either.

Jackson is a city of several hundred thousand people. There are going to be occasional incidents. In my view, this is an example of what is called availability bias. I have lived here for 20 years and never been victim of crime but that doesn't make for blog headlines.

"Several" means more than two. Jackson is not as large as your exaggeration. By most any comparative measure Jackson suffers from an above average frequency of crime not "occasional" crime.

9:37 is worried about his propt value....

jxn ranked 9th most dangerous in nation w pop. between 100k -500k. 24th in nation period.

availability bias, right... several hundred thousand? wrong. occasional incidents?? wrong. go hang out at UMMC ER late one night. or just do late night stroll in w. jacktown and you'll get a free ride there.

I should have been more clear in my post at 937. When referring to incidents I am referring to crimes against otherwise law abiding citizens. Sure, There are violent crimes in west jackson, but having spent 7 years in law enforcement my experience is that "most" victims of violent crimes are themselves generally up to no good, or somewhere they shouldn't be. It has never been my impression that the bloggers on this site where concerned about that section of the population. For those earning, there nickel by posting on behalf of the Madison County Chamber of Commerce you are down a fine job. Other than the story from KF, whom I trust, I question the veracity of these other anecdotal stories.

Oh, And regards to my property value, I have a gain in my house and people are building in my Jackson neighborhood, so I take that as a good sign.

It has never been my impression that the bloggers on this site where concerned about that section of the population.

Screw you. Your words based on supposed experience expose you to be the jerk ready to dismiss any, and all, victims in West Jackson to some sort of violent fate.

You are anonymous. Your truthfulness is equally questionable and definitely fair game.

I don't know the race of the female that was attacked. But unfortunately, I'm certain this happens daily further in the hood. Is this sort of behavior accepted by black americans to the point that the police don't care. Glad I don't live in TRONA. When a majority of blacks start caring about their own race, things will be different. So far, I'm not seeing it.

"Most"? Proof please! We're not idiots. Most violent crime in Jackson happens to people who AREN'T law abiding? Really? More than half of all violent crimes are committed on people who are themselves breaking the law? Really? And therefore, if you just behave yourself, you don't have much to worry about? Wow! Unbelievable.

Waiting on Mr. Kingfish to disavow racist crap and admonish the posters thereof…

Had no clue about the wiggles stuff. Let me take a look. Thought it was someone being funny.

Waiting on Mr. Kingfish to disavow racist crap and admonish the posters thereoo.

Or else what? You're going to brand KF a racist?

WHAT???? Ok, I JUST saw that video. Yeah, you damn right I'm about to start zapping. I'm sorry for those comments posted here. Someone's mad, can't say I blame them. They are coming down right now. Hope you got your laugh.

924. Ask any police officer or look at the arrest record of people who are shot or stabbed. Most people who are shot at 200 in the morning are not on the way to church.

So, 12:33, you're standing by the premise that more than half of all violent crime is perpetrated on those already breaking the law in some way? Or that we should all be at home and in bed by two a.m. if we live in areas such as Belhaven because it isn't a safe place to be at such an hour?

@10:19 - There is no "or else." I appreciate the more mature approach KF.

12:56/12:33--unless either of you has data beyond anecdote, STFU.

2:14, this is 12:56. I don't need data. I'm not the one with the premise. And what are you annoyed at? What are you trolling for? If this thread annoys you, then don't visit it. But have a great weekend!

Fellas, fellas.....calm down. Come to Madison County and play with our Boa Constrictors and turtles. We'll even roll some pineapples your way.

Golly law enforcement experience Sparky. Didn't see you post any data beyond your appeal to your personal authority.

Why do people still live in Jacktown. I don't understand what part of the city being a cesspool they don't get. The gangsta brothers own the city. They will never stop being in control. Just leave and let them kill each other. The only hope Jackson has is that the black on black killings will eventually rid the city of the thugs causing the crime to law abiding citizens.

I've seen more than a few references on this blog to the now infamous sparkling whatever. My question as to what that meant was a legit question as I had no clue in hell what the poster was talking about. I'd seen the reference on as many as five threads and thought it time to inquire.

I want to retract my bitter denunciation of Belhaven, which was too rough. I had just that day gotten home from a trip to the Jitney 14 (I know I know, love Greg McDade, but it'll always be "Jitney 14" to *moi*). IN BROAD DAYLIGHT, some scruffy smelly bro shuffled right up to me and said, "Gimme all yo cash". Without a by-your-leave! Didn't even say "please":):)! He didn't appear armed, and I was halfway into my car, so I just said, "Go to Hell" and jumped in, slammed door, and vamoosed. But it made me mad, and all the way home I was fuming, wondering why criminals have become so casual, almost laconic, when attempting their malfeasance. Why, indeed? They feel (correctly) that the JPD is probably not going to be patrolling adequately. And probably, too, the malefactors count heavily upon scared white women to just fork over their purses to avoid "unpleasantness" (or violent death). Unfortunately for me, I was born with a raging Irish temper, and will no doubt get myself shot someday, mouthing off to one of these worthless bums. So, despite Belhaven's manifold charms, many gracious residents, and some truly fine houses...well, you still couldn't pay me to live there. I love a twilight jog or stroll, and there, I might as well wear a T-shirt reading "Sitting Duck".

We who are afraid to die salute you, Belhaven stalwarts. Love y'all, but...you're better wo/men than I am, Gunga Din, and I pray that your beautiful neighborhood can overcome this real problem.

Claiming that "most" victims are themselves engaged in criminal activity is the tactic of Jackson apologists who have no other argument. It's just silly.

I don't understand why they wont just admit Jackson has a problem. It's nothing to be ashamed of. Many places have a problem with dangerous nuisance animals. In some places it's wild hogs. Jackson's nuisance animals just happen to be of the human type.

Let's not leave out the spoiled rich white Eastover boys who wreak havoc on a regular basis. I know a few who need some serious ass whoopins and a visit to juvie.

Wait a minute: another attack in Belhaven ? a home invasion in Fondren ? Attempted robbery at the Jitney 14 ? I thought last year's "JFP Crime Manifesto" would prevent such dastardly deeds.

Note to JA students - don't risk Daddy's BMW for a two piece spicy combo with an extra biscuit.

Those dang'd Ole Eastover boys are the culprit of all Jackson problems.

"Claiming that "most" victims are themselves engaged in criminal activity is the tactic of Jackson apologists who have no other argument. It's just silly"

--it might be a fact that you do not like, but it is still a valid fact nonetheless.

What was wrong about my JFP "Crime Manifesto" comment ?

4:25, again, please show us proof that this is fact.

4:25 reminds of the pollyannas who claim that Mississippi is losing population (and seats in Congress) because there aren't enough titty bars and daiquiri clubs in downtown Jackustan.

ophelia, if i were not married and deeply in live, i wd ask you to have coffee..

4:25 = moron.

Curt I'm thinking of pulling out my philosophy books on this discussion. "Of the human type" - I'm thinking a bit too much Darwinian thinking.

Darwin isn't covered in philosophy books. And, 4:29, there probably was nothing wrong with your post that didn't make it. Selective deletions are inexplicable here.

"Waiting on Mr. Kingfish to disavow racist crap and admonish the posters thereof… "

This sounds like the same broad who got offended on the andy gipson post ("Mr. Kingfish") crying to get comments deleted. Why is the inventor of modern jackassery bending over backwards to kiss this chronically offended person's behind?(at the old JJ, I would have said "ass" but "Mr. Kingfish" would ban my ass if I said it these days).

I also had no idea what this "silly wiggles or whatever " ment.

If it's racist, ( which it apparently is ), then KF is correct by removing it.

Until yesterday, I thought it was a reference to Les Miles & the LSU Tigers .

Seems it isn't confined to West Jackson at all. And no evidence of any wrong-doing on the part of inhabitants.

http://www.wlbt.com/story/19755257/north-jackson-house-shot-at-least-30-times

532. So you think the occupants of the house did not know the shooter and they were randomly targeted? I bet the investigation will reveal differently.

The car was stolen. Nice try.

I bet you blame rape victims too or think civil rights demonstrators were causing trouble and deserved what they got.

Ole 532 here. So, these folks knew the perpetrators too? I wonder what crimes they were committing when they got their stuff stolen.

http://www.wlbt.com/story/19775376/cneigh

I have lived here for 42 years...my entire life. For 42 years i have watched Jackson slowly collapse in on itself. These last 15 years have been the worst. I can only put it this way...Jackson has a virus. That virus is spreading faster and faster. Im not saying the virus is black people, no I'm not. Too many people pointing too many fingers and "city leaders" that don't lead. I dont know if there is a captain that can get this ship turned around now or not. I refuse to leave and i will protect myself and my family at all costs.

WELL I AM.