§ 8-9. Arrest without warrant.

Any officer of the city or private person therein, may arrest any person without warrant for any indictable offense committee, or breach of the peace threatened or attempted in his presence; or when such person has committed a felony, though not in his presence; or when a felony has been committed and he has reasonable ground to suspect or suppose that the person to be arrested has committed it.

The mayor, marshal or chief of police, any policeman, any private person may arrest any person without warrant for the violation of any law of the city committed in his presence, or when such person has violated any law or ordinance, though not in his presence, and is endeavoring to escape. In all other cases before making arrests, warrants therefor must be first obtained from the mayor; provided however, that when appearance of offenders may be had without warrant no warrant need be issued.

(Code 1962, §§ 15-68, 15-69)

State law reference

Similar provision, Miss. Code 1972, § 99-3-7.