Two suspects allegedly tied to two October drive-by shootings are now behind bars in Oktibbeha County.
U.S. marshals arrested Christopher O’Bryan Lockhart, 22, and Corey Dywayne Quinn, aka Smooth, 26, earlier this month at a South Bend, Indiana apartment complex.
Both suspects were served warrants for two counts of drive-by shooting and one count of possession of a stole firearm, for a bail total of $600,000 on each individual.
They were transported to Oktibbeha County Jail. Starkville Municipal Court will handle their initial appearances next week.
Lockhart and Quinn were both wanted after two different shootings occurred on Oct. 14. The first incident occurred at 109 Tabor St., and the second followed at 1040 Montgomery St.
Lockhart was previously found in possession of methamphetamine, cocaine and marijuana by Starkville police officers in September and charged with two felony counts of possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute and misdemeanor possession of marijuana.
After multiple shots rang out at the two crime scenes, officers chased a vehicle to an area near the Haven 12 apartment complex, located near Mississippi State University, where a number of suspects abandoned the automobile and fled.
Nia Kamyra Smith, 19, was immediately arrested for suspicion of participating in at least one of the shootings, felony possession of cocaine and misdemeanor possession of marijuana.
Starkville law enforcement agents also charged Derek Javonte Hardnett, aka Magic, 21, of Starkville, with possession of a stolen firearm and drive-by shooting after he turned himself in to authorities at the end of October.
Starkville Police Department has released few details about the incidents because of the nature of its ongoing investigation.
The U.S. Marshal Service and Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force previously offered a $5,000 reward for information leading to arrests.
Carl Smith covers Starkville and Oktibbeha County for The Dispatch. Follow him on Twitter @StarkDispatch
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