PRESS RELEASE
WANTED PERSON CAPTURE
OCTOBER 3, 2017
On Tuesday, October 03, 2017, the George County Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with law enforcement authorities in Mobile, AL, apprehended a person of interest in a previously reported home invasion in George County. Joseph Bradley Weaver (20) of Mobile County, was wanted for questioning in connection with multiple burglaries and thefts in our area. Mr. Weaver was arrested this morning on outstanding warrants for armed robbery, burglary and grand larceny charges from George County, and more charges are pending. Also arrested in connection with these felonies are Adrienne Campbell and Robert Rankin. All three are currently awaiting extradition in Mobile, and more information will be released as it becomes available. Sheriff Keith Havard would like to thank everyone who contributed to this apprehension. Special thanks go to the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office, the Mobile Police Department, and the U. S. Marshal’s Service from Mississippi and Alabama.
***UPDATE***
Joseph Bradley Weaver (20) of Wilmer, AL was officially charged with 11 felony charges ranging from Armed Robbery, Motor Vehicle Theft, Grand Larceny, Burglary of an Occupied Dwelling, and Burglary. Also charged with Weaver is Adrienne Cheyenne Campbell (24) of Wilmer, AL, and Robert Michael James Rankin (32) of Wilmer. Campbell is officially charged with 10 felonies to include Motor Vehicle Theft, Grand Larceny Burglary, and Burglary of an Occupied Dwelling. Rankin has been officially charged with 6 felonies to include, Armed Robbery, Grand Larceny, Burglary of an occupied dwelling and burglary. Weaver is currently being held in the George County Regional Correctional Facility under a $750,000.00 Bond. Campbell and Rankin are being held in Mobile Metro in Alabama awaiting extradition to Mississippi.
This incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information concerning this or any other crime is encouraged to contact the George County Sheriff’s Office at 601.947.4811.
The Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers is available for reporting anonymous crime tips by calling 877.787.5898. The Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers can be accessed by internet at the following address: mscoastcrimestoppers.com or through the George County Sheriff’s Office website www.GeorgeCountyMSSheriff.com.
Authorized for release by Sheriff Keith Havard