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Massive counterfeiting probe nets local man BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
The largest undercover operation to date by a state counterfeit goods task force led to the arrest of an Alcorn County man on multiple felony charges. Attorney General Jim Hood on Friday announced the arrest of 43-year-old Russell Haynie by investigators with the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection and Cyber Crime Divisions. The man was arrested Wednesday morning at his home in the Clear Creek community, where investigators found over $2 million worth of counterfeit goods, according to the AG’s office. Haynie is
Items discovered include Yeti-brand products, Life Proof and Otter Box phone cases, Ray Ban sunglasses, Beats by Dre, and Apple and Bose products. Investigators also found multiple high-end bags by Michael Kors, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Coach, MCM and Tory Burch. charged with one felony count of wire and mail fraud, selling counterfeit goods and felon in possession of a firearm, with more charges expected. If convicted on all existing counts, he faces up to 20 years in prison and several thousands in fines. Items discovered include Yeti-brand products, Life Proof
and Otter Box phone cases, Ray Ban sunglasses, Beats by Dre, and Apple and Bose products. Investigators also found multiple high-end bags by Michael Kors, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Coach, MCM and Tory Burch. The search of Haynie’s home was an operation of the AG’s Knock Out Knock Offs (KOKO)
Taskforce, which was formed eight years ago. Multiple agencies assisted in the investigation, including the Alcorn County Sheriff’s Department, United States Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Postal Service. Haynie was booked into the Alcorn County Jail without bond pending his initial appearance and revocation hearing. The case was investigated by Lee McDivitt and will be prosecuted by Special Assistant Attorney General Patrick Beasley, both of the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division. Individuals who may have bought counterfeit goods from Haynie or others may call the
Haynie Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Hotline at 601-3594230 or 800-281-4418.
Remains discovered in Tishomingo County Patterson
BY L.A. STORY
Bible used to bring in contraband at local jail
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BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
A Corinth woman is accused of using a Bible to introduce jail contraband. Donita Patterson, 38, of Norman Road, Officers turned discovered herself in at the tobacco Alcorn and cash County hidden Sheriff’s under the DepartBible’s ment on Thurscover. day, said Sheriff Ben Caldwell. A warrant had been issued for her arrest. The latest contraband arrest follows an inquiry by Investigator Adam Rencher and County Jail Administrator Steve Wilburn after it was determined that Patterson had attempted to introduce contraband into the county jail. During visitation day, Patterson allegedly gave a Bible and other items to jail staff to be given to a county inmate. While checking the items, officers discovered tobacco and cash hidden under the Bible’s cover, said Caldwell. Patterson was released on $5,000 bond.
Staff photo by Zack Steen
A Green Market shopper looks over handmade children’s clothing designed by Linda Fleming of K&H Handmade in Corinth.
Green Market makes a return from hiatus BY JEBB JOHNSTON jjohnston@dailycorinthian.com
Harvey is gone and the Green Market is on today. Back after a couple of months’ hiatus, the market at the depot museum comes with a sunny weather forecast and a temperature expected to barely top 80 degrees. “Last year, we had such a good turnout when we came back in September, because people had missed the market,” said Museum Director Brandy Steen. It is set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A decision will be made this morning on whether the market will set up on the CARE Garden space or the pavement. The garden continued to be wet on Friday. If the market sets up on the grass, season vendors may take their normal spots, and all other spots will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
“Last year, we had such a good turnout when we came back in September, because people had missed the market.” Brandy Steen
Crossroads Museum Director If it goes to the pavement, all spots will be first-come, firstserved. Vendors should set up between 6 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. Vendors are encouraged to stay all day, with some of the best shopping happening in the last hour. The market typically features 55 to 75 vendors of locally handmade items — an eclectic mix of local and regional artisans who sell their wares in an
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open-air, grassroots setting. Fresh produce, pottery, woodwork, soaps, birdhouses, jewelry and home decor are just some of the usual offerings. The event is the main fundraiser for the Crossroads Museum. New Green Market shirts and tote bags will be available, both featuring new artwork by Katie Briggs.
IUKA — The discovery of partial human remains has led to a grid search in a wooded area of Tishomingo County. The search began around 4 p.m. Thursday after a Tishomingo County resident, on Country Road 247, reported that his dogs had a skull in his front yard and it appeared to be human, according to a report from the Tishomingo County Sheriff’s Department. Investigators with the TCSD arrived and a search was conducted until it had to be called off due to severe weather conditions. The search continued Friday with no further remains being found so far. “We have done a grid search around the house and have searched all of the log roads, ponds ... it is a very wooded area and very rough terrain,” said Sheriff John Daugherty. “The weather got so bad last night [Thursday]. We’ve been searching all morning and still haven’t found anything.” It has been noted by law enforcement that the discovery of the skull was in the same area of the county where a missing woman, Susie Rena Lanier, was last reported to have been seen. Lanier, 43, of Iuka, was reported missing by her husband on June 6. She was last seen by neighbors walking in the area around County Road 255 in Tishomingo County and law enforcement had searched the area with dogs at the time she was reported missing. Daugherty said there had been several reported sightings of her in Alabama, but nothing confirmed when law enforcePlease see REMAINS | 2
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