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, December 16, 2015
Officer Colendula Green
Public Information Officer
Tel #: 601-960-0948
cgreen@city.jackson.ms.us
On Tuesday, December 15, 2015, suspects Marcus Banks and Percy James Watkins
were arrested for Embezzlement. The two individuals were stealing water services
at their residents. The employees are classified as Water Service Representatives in
the City of Jackson Public Works Division. Their job duties include installing and
removing water meters.
The Jackson Police Department Property Crime Division responded to the
employees resident because of a complaint filed by the Director of Public Works,
Keisha Powell. It was discovered that the employees were, in fact, stealing water and
responsible for the installing the device that aided in the process.
Marcus Banks was arrested and charged with felony Embezzlement. Percy James
Watkins was arrested and charged with misdemeanor Embezzlement. The
investigation is ongoing into the water theft. Additional arrests are possible pending
the outcome of the investigation.
Anyone with additional information relating to water theft crimes is asked to call
Crime Stoppers at 601-355-8477 or the Jackson Police Department at 601-960-1234.

Percy James Watkins-48

Misdemeanor Embezzlement

Marcus Banks-35
Felony Embezzlement