Marshall Police arrest theft suspect

MARSHALL – A quick response and some enterprising investigative work by Marshall Police Department patrol officers led to the recovery of stolen property and the arrest of a suspect after a reported theft Friday afternoon, May 29.

At approximately 2:46 p.m., Friday, officers responded to the Wingwood Terrace area regarding the theft of a weed trimmer that had been taken from a resident’s driveway. Officers obtained surveillance footage from the victim’s security camera and were able to identify a vehicle believed connected to the theft.

While following up on the investigation, an officer began checking local pawn shops and located the suspect vehicle at one of the businesses. The suspect was found inside the pawn shop attempting to pawn the stolen weed trimmer. During the investigation, officers conducted a search of the vehicle and recovered a chainsaw believed to be stolen.

Ownership of the chainsaw has not yet been determined, and the investigation into that property

remains ongoing. 21-year-old Jadaeilyn Damonei Bennett, was arrested and charged with Possession of Stolen Property and an outstanding Parole Violation Warrant. Bennett was transported to the Harrison County Jail.