Jasper County deputies arrested a 64-year-old Ridgeland man for crimes against minors and discovered an illegal alligator ...

Two 19-year-olds from Sarasota were arrested recently after capturing at least two alligators without proper permits.

Officers say they discovered the unlawfully housed alligator while executing a search warrant at the 64-year-old’s Ridgeland home.

Jasper County Sheriff's Office arrested 64-year-old James Allen Beckett on multiple sexual offense charges including criminal sexual conduct with a minor.