Police at Mississippi State, working with local law enforcement officials, are
announcing three arrests resulting from a Monday night [April 20] assault and
strong-arm robbery on the university's sorority row.</p>
Two juveniles and a 20-year-old, all from Starkville, were arrested following
an all-night investigation that is continuing, said MSU Police Chief Georgia
Lindley.</p>
"We're confident we have the correct suspects," she said, adding that the
Oktibbeha County Sheriff's Office and Starkville Police Department assisted
throughout the investigation.</p>
The incident was reported by a female student at approximately 8:30 p.m., and
the arrests were made later that night. The victim did not require medical
treatment.</p>
"We remind students to exercise caution when traveling alone, and to lock
vehicle doors even when they drive on campus," Lindley said.</p>
