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Hattiesburg Today
By the People, for the People
Hattiesburg Police Arrest Armed Robbery Suspect After Standoff
32-year-old Brandon Rice was wanted for an armed robbery reported earlier that day.
Published on Feb. 20, 2026
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Hattiesburg police arrested a 32-year-old man on an armed robbery charge after a standoff on Friday in the 300 block of East Scooba Street. Officers responded around 10:30 a.m. while attempting to locate Brandon Rice, who was wanted in connection with an armed robbery reported about 9 a.m. in the 900 block of Broadway Drive. After a search, Rice was found hiding in an attic and taken into custody without incident around 2:10 p.m.
Why it matters
Armed robberies are a serious crime that can put public safety at risk, so the apprehension of a suspect wanted for such an offense is an important development for the Hattiesburg community. The standoff situation also highlights the challenges police face in safely arresting armed suspects who attempt to evade capture.
The details
Police identified Brandon Rice, 32, of Hattiesburg as the suspect in an armed robbery reported earlier that day. Officers attempted to make contact with Rice for over two hours before entering the home on East Scooba Street, where they found him hiding in the attic. Rice was then taken into custody without further incident.
- The armed robbery was reported around 9 a.m. on February 20, 2026.
- Police responded to the East Scooba Street residence around 10:30 a.m. on February 20, 2026.
- Rice was taken into custody around 2:10 p.m. on February 20, 2026.
The players
Brandon Rice
A 32-year-old Hattiesburg resident who was wanted in connection with an armed robbery.
Hattiesburg Police Department
The law enforcement agency that responded to the armed robbery report, located the suspect, and arrested him after a standoff.
What’s next
Police said the investigation into the armed robbery remains ongoing.
The takeaway
This incident highlights the importance of effective police work in apprehending dangerous suspects and the need for continued vigilance to maintain public safety in the Hattiesburg community.
