Crime

Former Mississippi police officer charged with rape

Published

5 years ago

October 1, 2021

Keith Phillips

Skyler Prunera (Jones County Jail)

A former Mississippi police officer, Skyler Prunera, 28, has been charged with rape in Jones County.

The alleged victim signed an affidavit stating she was raped at her home in Soso. A rape kit was performed on the victim and has been sent to the State Crime Lab Pearl for examination, along with other evidence.

A warrant was issued for Prunera’s arrest. On Monday, Jones County deputies arrested Prunera and booked into Jones County Jail.

Prunera was given a $50,000 bond after a court hearing on Wednesday. Records indicate he has posted his bond and is currently out of custody.

Prunera is a former officer with the Laurel Police Department and has not been with the department since April 2020.

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Keith Phillips

Keith Phillips is the Vicksburg Daily News Sports Editor. He has been on staff since October 2019 where he was part-time until becoming full-time in 2020. Keith is a Vicksburg native and graduate of Vicksburg High School and the University of Southern Mississippi. In his years with VDN, he has covered multiple stories including sports, human interest and crime(courtroom).

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Former Mississippi police officer charged with rape

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