Three Pine Belt residents were arrested during the weekend by the Forrest County Sheriff’s Office when shots were fired near a playground and yards in the Rawls Springs Community, where children were playing.
No one was injured in the incident, but a search warrant after the arrests produced three firearms, $4600 in cash, scales, numerous rounds of ammunition, 233 grams of marijuana and 19 ecstasy tabs.
Christian Barnes, 20, of Hattiesburg is charged with possession of marijuana and street gang activity.
DeAngelo Pickering, 24, of Seminary is charged with accessory after the fact, aggravated assault and street gang activity.
Deon Foster, 23, of Hattiesburg is charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession with intent to distribute controlled substance (MDMA), aggravated assault, leaving the scene of an accident, street gang activity, and several other warrants.
Forrest County Sheriff Charlie Sims said the investigation is ongoing and others will be brought to justice.
“Violence like this will not be tolerated in Forrest County,” he said. “If you have any information regarding the event that transpired over the weekend or any other crimes being committed in our community, please contact Dispatch at 601-544-7800 or submit an anonymous tip through Metro Crime Stoppers at 601-582-STOP or p3tips.com.”