Another day, another corrupt Democrat.
Former Columbus, Mississippi, Vice Mayor Joseph Mickens was arrested on Thursday morning for money laundering and bid rigging.
According to court documents, Mickens and local businessman Marcus Dawson cooked up a taxpayer-funded contracting scheme.
Joseph Mickens, who served as the Ward 2 councilman for more than 15 years, along with Dawson, allegedly rigged the bidding process for community center flooring jobs to ensure Mickens’ flooring company would get the bid and finish the work.
The two men lied to the Columbus City Council, claiming that Dawson’s HVAC business had completed the work.
Mickens was booked at Lowndes County Adult Detention Center and was released on a $15,000 bond.
Mickens faces up to 30 years in prison and $500,000+ in fines. Dawson faces up to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.
WLBT reported:
A former Columbus city councilman and vice mayor is facing felony charges after a Lowndes County grand jury returned an indictment accusing him of participating in a scheme involving city contracts and money laundering.
The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of Joseph Mickens, who served as the Ward 2 councilman for more than 15 years.
Mickens is charged with laundering a monetary instrument and offering inducements to influence an award of contracts.
A second man, Marcus Dawson, owner of HVAC & Mechanical Co. LLC, was also indicted in connection with the case.
Mickens jumped into his attorney’s car after leaving court and his lawyer crashed into another car!
WATCH:
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— Steve Cooper (@scooperon7) August 14, 2026
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