Resident barricades self inside home during eviction attempt, Jackson MS


A resident barricaded himself inside his home near Cooper Rd as police attempted to serve an eviction notice. The individual refused to come out, but no violence or weapons were reported. Officers stated they could not force entry and awaited proper service by the county constable.
Audio|Source: Jackson Police and Fire
01:7
Transcript:
00:00
Well, sir, they're here to serve him with an eviction notice, but he's barricaded himself inside. Nothing threatening on our side, so I don't know if he was aware of that, or they're just sitting there, hoping he'll come out.
00:12
Before, I've explained, go car, car, go car, car, car, car, go car, car, car, car.
00:22
I'm back tonight.
00:25
Sure.
00:30
Thank you, just that.
00:34
We are not to engage in civil litigation.
00:43
If they have an issue, they need to give the highest county constable to get that gentleman served.
00:49
We cannot kick in the door or anything like that to try to give him at that house until he is properly served by the highest county constable.
01:01
Get forth copy.
01:03
First I've heard of it, but I'm going to let them know.
01:05
That's why I told we was not involved in it.
Disclaimer:
This transcript was automatically generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify the information independently.
Location mentioned:
Near Cooper Rd, Jackson, MS 39212
Correct
Incorrect