Trio of men arrested on Mississippi Gulf Coast for cutting power lines

Jeremiah Johnson, 42 (left), Jason Lamkin, 53 (middle), and Roberts Brooks, 57 (right) were arrested for cutting power lines on the coast Tuesday afternoon. (Jackson County Sheriff's Department)

Three men are behind bars in Jackson County after being caught cutting power lines.

Jackson County Sheriff John Ledbetter reports that 57-year-old Robert Brooks, 42-year-old Jeremiah Johnson, and 53-year-old Jason Lamkin were discovered to be cutting power wires owned by AT&T.

The crew was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon, booked into the Jackson County Adult Detention Center, and each charged with conspiracy to commit a crime and destroying state or federal communications systems.

Johnson was also charged with possession of a controlled substance and probation violations. He and Brooks are being held without bond.

The initial court hearing for the men is set for Wednesday, although the investigation into cut power lines is ongoing and more arrests are possible.

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By Ben Milam

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Ben Milam is a multimedia journalist for SuperTalk Mississippi News. Prior to joining the news team, he spent three years as a radio and TV play-by-play broadcaster at the NCAA Division I, NJCAA, and high school levels – including time with William Carey, ESPN+, and most recently as the voice of the University of Louisiana Monroe women’s basketball team. He also is a staff writer for Big Gold Nation of the Rivals Network. Ben is a born-and-raised Mississippian and a graduate of Southern Miss. For inquiries or story tips, email [email protected].