Man Arrested in Connection to Morton Bank Robbery

Suspect arrested after bank robbery spurs Morton schools to go under lockdown

Suspect arrested after bank robbery spurs Morton schools to go under lockdown MORTON, Miss. (WLBT) – Schools in Morton went under a precautionary lockdown Monday, according to Morton Police Chief Nicky Crapps. On Monday, Crapps said there was a bank robbery just after 9 a.m. at Priority One. Authorities say that when the suspect left the bank, he was headed in the direction of a local school. The suspect was arrested around 5 p.m. Tuesday by Mor…

Man arrested in connection to Morton bank robbery

MORTON, Miss. (WJTV) - Morton police announced a man was arrested in connection to a bank robbery. According to police, James Miller, 25, was arrested on 7th Street around 5:00 p.m. on August 26, 2025, by Morton officers and agents with the FBI. James Miller (Courtesy: Morton Police Dept.) Miller was wanted in connection to the robbery that occurred at Priority One bank on August 25, 2025. Investigators said they executed a search warrant at Mi…