Two people arrested in connection with Moss Point shipbuilding theft

Mechell Duvall (left) Dakota Cunningham (right). (Photo source: Moss Point PD)
Mechell Duvall (left) Dakota Cunningham (right). (Photo source: Moss Point PD)
Updated: Aug. 24, 2018 at 4:35 PM CDT
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MOSS POINT, MS (WLOX) - Moss Point police are currently investigating a theft that happened at VT Halter. VT Halter is a shipbuilding business located in Moss Point.

Investigators discovered a boat was used to gain access to the business on August 21. Police arrested two people for stealing copper wires and other electrical equipment from the business.

Mechell Duvall was arrested and charged with Petit Larceny and felony Possession of Burglary Tools. Dakota Cunningham was arrested for felony Possession of Burglary Tools.

During Cunningham's arrest, a detective located 5 grams of methamphetamine inside Cunningham's vehicle. The Jackson County Metro Narcotics Task Force is handling the narcotics investigation.

If you have any information about this crime, please contact Detective Kevin Johnson or the Moss Point Police Department at 228-474-0168.

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