Lee Vance, Chief Of Police

Jackson Police Department

327 East Pascagoula Street
Jackson, MS 39205
website: www.jacksonms.gov

For Immediate Release

Date: April 6, 2015
Officer Colendula Green
Public Information Officer
Tel #: 601-960-0948
cgreen@city.jackson.ms.us

MEDIA / PUBLIC RELEASE

On Tuesday, March 24, 2015, Precinct 1 Officers responded to Raymond Rd. near Shady Lane
regarding a carjacking. The victim, Jairus Davis stated that he had been robbed by an unknown
suspect whom was armed with a handgun while changing a flat near this location. The victim
reported that his blue 2015 Chevy Malibu was also stolen during the course of the robbery.
Shortly thereafter, the vehicle was recovered at Catalina Cir. Near Catalina Dr. after being
reported as a vehicle fire.
During the course of the investigation, inconsistencies were noticed as it relates to the victim and
the accounts of what occurred during this alleged incident. Evidence also provided accounts
which questioned this incident. The Arson Division was able to charge Jairus Davis with one
count of Arson stemming from his vehicle being burned.
In addition, Robbery/Homicide Detectives have charged him with False Pretense (Falsifying a
Police Report).
Suspect:
Jairus Davis-28