Crime
Remains of Jimmy Jay Lee found in Carroll County
Oxford, MS — The Oxford Police Department and Carroll County Sheriff’s Office have confirmed that the human remains discovered in Carroll County belong to Jimmie “Jay” Lee, the University of Mississippi student who went missing nearly three years ago.
On Saturday, February 1, 2025, Carroll County deputies alerted Oxford police after deer hunters discovered human remains in a remote area of the county.
A joint investigation was immediately launched, involving the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, the Oxford Police Department, and the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI).
The remains were transported to the Mississippi State Crime Lab for forensic examination and DNA testing.
On Wednesday, February 5, the Mississippi State Crime Lab officially confirmed that the remains are those of Jimmie “Jay” Lee, through DNA analysis.
Oxford Police Chief Jeff McCutchen expressed his department’s dedication to the case, stating:
“The Oxford Police Department made a commitment to finding Jay, no matter how long it took. This case has remained an active investigation since July 8, 2022. We are grateful to the Lee family and Jay’s friends for their help and support throughout this process. We hope this confirmation brings them even a small measure of comfort.”
At the time of his disappearance, Lee’s case gained significant attention as investigators pursued multiple leads.
Sheldon Timothy Herrington was charged in connection with Lee’s death, accused of committing the crime to conceal an alleged romantic relationship.
Herrington went to trial in December 2024, but the proceedings ended in a mistrial.
Authorities have stated that they are unable to provide further details at this time due to the ongoing investigation.
Crime
Venezuelan national Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis shot in the leg by an immigration agent in Minneapolis
On January 14, 2025, federal law enforcement personnel were engaged in a targeted enforcement operation involving Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis, a Venezuelan national who has been present in the United States since 2022.
The operation escalated into a high-speed pursuit, a physical confrontation, and an ambush by multiple subjects, necessitating the use of a defensive firearm discharge by a federal agent.
At approximately 6:50 PM, federal officers initiated a targeted traffic stop of a vehicle operated by Sosa-Celis.
The subject refused to comply with law enforcement commands and attempted to flee the scene.
During the pursuit, the subject’s vehicle collided with a stationary, parked car.
Following the collision, the subject abandoned the vehicle and fled the scene on foot.
A federal agent pursued the suspect on foot and successfully intercepted him. As the agent attempted to effect an arrest, the subject became combative, resulting in a violent struggle on the ground.
During this confrontation, two additional male subjects emerged from a nearby residence to intervene.
These individuals reportedly ambushed the agent, utilizing a snow shovel and a broom handle to strike the officer.
The situation escalated when the primary suspect, Sosa-Celis, regained his footing and joined the two additional subjects in the assault.
Reports indicate the suspect struck the agent with a blunt object (identified as either the shovel or broom handle).
Citing an immediate threat to his life while being outnumbered and actively assaulted by three individuals, the agent discharged his service weapon in self-defense.
The discharge struck Sosa-Celis in the lower extremity (leg). Following the shot, all three suspects retreated into a nearby apartment complex and initiated a barricade situation.
Following a brief standoff, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) successfully secured the perimeter and apprehended all three individuals without further injury.
Both the federal agent and Sosa-Celis were transported to a local medical facility for treatment.
Images from the scene showed Sosa-Celis conscious and alert during transport.
All three subjects involved in the assault are currently in the custody of ICE.
Further charges related to the assault on a federal officer and resisting arrest are pending review by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.