Two arrested after Mississippi homeowner reports early morning armed robbery at residence

Published 5:40 am Thursday, March 10, 2022

Two people have been arrested on multiple charges after a Mississippi homeowner reported an armed robbery in progress to police Wednesday.

On Feb. 14 at approximately 6:29 AM, the Oxford Police Department responded to a residence in the 2000 block of Oxford Way for a reported armed robbery in progress.

Once officers arrived, they were able to locate the victim who stated that the assailants had already left the scene. The victim gave information about what was stolen and who the assailants were to the responding officers.

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Officers were able to quickly get warrants drawn up for Deasia Birdsong, 21, of Memphis, TN, and Jasper Dewarraen Jenkins, 23, of Memphis, TN. Birdsong and Jenkins were arrested in Memphis on February 25th, 2022. The Oxford Police Department would like to thank the United States Marshals Service for their assistance locating the suspects.

Birdsong and Jenkins were transported back to Oxford to go before a Lafayette County Justice Court judge for their initial bond hearing. Jenkins was charged with House Burglary, Conspiracy, Armed Robbery, and Possession of Firearm by a Felon and issued a $125,000 bond by a Lafayette County Justice Court judge. Birdsong was charged with Conspiracy and Armed Robbery and issued a $75,000 bond by a Lafayette County Justice Court judge.