MS Police Department hires new officer; receives LLEB grant

Monday night, Mineral Springs Chief of Police Fransico Mercado provided his monthly report to the Mineral Springs City Council.

In his report, Mercado stated his department wrote one citation for speeding and made one felony arrest in August. He also informed the council that he had hired a new full-time officer. The new officer is Alex Gamble. Gamble is the former School Resource Officer for the Mineral Springs School District.

Mercado also reported his department had received a Local Law Enforcement Block Grant in the amount of $3,000.

It was also announced the City of Mineral Springs will be hosting a Community Fall Festival and Boo in the Shoe event on Saturday, October 29 at the Mineral Springs City Park beginning at 10 am. For more information or to sign up to be a vendor, call 870-200-1275.