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Man arrested for allegedly stealing JPD cruiser

By Kaitlin Howell Mar 17, 2024 | 11:13 AM

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police arrested a man after he allegedly stole a patrol car.

The incident happened around 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 17 in the 1200 block of Violet Street.

Detective Tommie Brown said officers were responding to a mental health call. When they arrived at the location, Brown said the suspect, Trevin Bell, jumped into an officer’s patrol car and fled the scene.

Trevin Bell (Courtesy: JPD)

According to police, the vehicle was later recovered on Sunday, and Bell was taken into custody.