Mississippi Police Officer Arrested for Extortion, Blackmail

Ruleville police officer charged with extorting an immigrant for cash

Mississippi police officer arrested for extortion, blackmail

GULFPORT, Miss. (WJTV) - A Ruleville police officer was arrested in Gulfport on criminal charges related to his alleged extortion of a person who was in the U.S. illegally. According to court documents, Antonio Artez Wade, 36, conducted a traffic stop on September 17, 2025. Upon learning that the person lacked identification or legal status, [...]

Officer allegedly solicited bribe from undocumented immigrant during traffic stop

Officer allegedly solicited bribe from undocumented immigrant during traffic stop JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – A police officer in Mississippi was arrested on Sunday in Gulfport for charges related to his alleged extortion of an illegal immigrant. According to court documents, Antonio Artez Wade, 36, an officer with the Ruleville Police Department, conducted a traffic stop of “Victim 1” on September 17. After learning the victim did not have identifi…

MS officer charged with extortion, blackmail during traffic stop

GULFPORT, Miss. -- An officer with the Ruleville Police Department in Mississippi is now in jail and facing criminal charges after allegedly extorting an illegal immigrant during a routine traffic stop, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. 36-year-old Antonio Artez Wade is charged with extortion under Title 18 of the U.S. Code, blackmail under Title [...]

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Ruleville police officer arrested in Gulfport, charged with extorting $2,500 from driver

The case is being investigated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.