Webster County Man Wanted for Maben Shooting Arrested in Arkansas

Columbus Tupelo West Point Starkville, MS, September 22, 2026 —

Jonathan Frost, a man sought by authorities in connection with a shooting incident that occurred early Tuesday morning in Maben, Mississippi, has been apprehended. The arrest took place in the state of Arkansas following a brief pursuit by law enforcement officials.

Frost, identified as being from Webster County, was wanted in connection with the shooting that took place in Maben, Mississippi. The specific date for the early Tuesday morning incident was not provided in available details. Further information regarding the circumstances of the shooting, including any victims or specific locations within Maben, was not immediately disclosed.

Following his wanted status, Frost was located in Arkansas. Authorities initiated a brief pursuit, after which he was taken into custody. The details surrounding the pursuit, including the agencies involved and the duration or nature of the chase, were not made public.

As of the latest available information, the specific charges Frost will face have not been detailed. Information regarding his extradition from Arkansas back to Mississippi for legal proceedings also remains pending. The Webster County Sheriff’s Office, which is involved in the case, has not released further statements on the ongoing investigation or the details leading up to the arrest.

The outcome of the pursuit and the subsequent arrest marks a development in the investigation into the Maben shooting. Additional details are expected as the legal process unfolds and law enforcement agencies provide further updates. The contractor’s name, if applicable to the case, was not provided. The fine amount, if any was assessed, was not provided. The permit status and inspection outcomes for the property where the incident occurred were not provided.

Story summarized from the original created by Eric Lampkin on www.wcbi.com, see more information here.