Special hours set for possible car title victims

JONES COUNTY, MS. - The following is a press release from the Jones County Sheriff's Department.

Since information was released and arrests made in the case of Racketeering and False Pretense concerning the business work from Southeastern Auto Sales, LLC on Highway 15 North in Laurel, Jones County Sheriff’s Investigators have been inundated with calls from concerned citizens.

Because of the influx of contacts and questions, Jones County Sheriff’s Investigators are opening the Jones County Sheriff’s Department’s Training Center – 130 North 12th Avenue – Laurel, MS, the front of the building where the DMV is located.

If you have believe you may be a victim of the alleged business practices of Southeastern Auto Sales, LLC – Highway 15 North in Laurel, please come by Tuesday, August 15, 2017 from 1:00pm-5pm or Thursday, August 17, 2017 from 8:30am – 5:00pm. You will need to bring all documentation regarding your vehicle purchase from Southeastern Auto Sales, LLC as well as your identification.

This maneuver is an attempt to gather information. It is still highly recommended that anyone that has purchased a vehicle from this dealership contact his or her financial institution for further details or resolution.