Two people arrested in connection with Aug. 30 burglary

Published 1:11 am Friday, September 7, 2018

NATCHEZ — Adams County deputies have arrested two people in connection to an Aug. 30 burglary.

Tyrone McGriff, 28, was charged with burglary of a residence and possession of a stolen firearm, and Dalexus Jones, 19, also was charged with possession of a stolen firearm.

Both were booked in to the Adams County Jail.

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Deputies said they responded to a burglary call on Aug. 30 at a residence on U.S. 61 South to find the rear door open.

Surveillance video from the residence showed a blue car pulling up to the residence approximately 2 p.m. Once inside, the thieves managed to gather approximately $20,000 in guns and jewelry.

Later that night, deputies said they received information regarding a possible illegal gun sale in the parking lot of a local convenience store, went to the store and recovered surveillance video with two male subjects appearing to be engaged in the transfer of a firearm.

Based on information received on the identity of the seller, investigators obtained a search warrant for 2037 Lotus Drive where they recovered numerous stolen items including guns and jewelry.

McGriff and Jones were both arrested.

McGriff is currently on parole from MDOC for burglary stemming from a 2014 indictment for burglary of a dwelling where he was sentenced to 25 years, 18 of which were suspended.