Lee Vance, Chief Of Police

Jackson Police Department

327 East Pascagoula Street

Jackson, MS 39205

Website: www.jacksonms.gov

For Immediate Release MEDIA / PUBLIC RELEASE

Date: Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Officer Colendula Green

Public Information Officer

Tel #: 601-960-0948

cgreen@city.jackson.ms.us

On Wednesday, November 25, 2015, at approximately 12:49 A.M., Precinct 3

officers arrested a 34-year-old black male identified as Undra Harper on

Fortification Street near Wood Street. At the time of his arrest, the suspect was

driving a stolen vehicle. The vehicle had been taken from Vicksburg, MS. The

suspect is a convicted felon with an extensive arrest history for felonies as well as

misdemeanors.

The suspect’s most recent felony arrest occurred at a local Hospital on February 16,

2015. During this arrest, the suspect had just stolen a vehicle before being

apprehended by hospital security. While conducting a Terry search on the suspect,

it was revealed that he was in possession of a handgun. In addition to being

arrested, he was on probation with Mississippi Department of Correction and

wanted by the Jackson Police Department for auto theft. He was also out on bond,

pending several 2013 indictments.

His most recent arrest included possession of stolen automobile, a convicted felon in

possession of a handgun, possession of marijuana, violation of city ordinance, and a

Mississippi Department of Correction’s warrant. The suspect is currently in police

custody without bond. Anyone with additional information relating to crimes

committed by this individual is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 601-355-8477 or the

Jackson Police Department at 601-960-1234.

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