Jackson Police Chief resigns; Hinds County Sheriff named interim top cop in capital city

Jackson’s Police Chief abruptly resigned on Tuesday, citing a job offer that is less stressful and “a lot more money.”

“Today, I am tenuring my retirement from the Jackson Police Department after 29 years of service to the Jackson Police Department,” Joseph Wade announced during a press conference.

Wade said he is taking a director’s position at an unnamed company and hopes to start in August…

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