Two Arrested in Starkville Exploitation Investigation
STARKVILLE, Miss. (Oct. 15, 2025) – Two Starkville residents have been arrested following an investigation into the exploitation of a vulnerable adult who is related to both suspects, according to the Starkville Police Department.
Investigators say the alleged exploitation occurred between August and September of this year.
Thomas Watts, 46, has been charged with two felony counts of exploitation of a vulnerable adult and one felony count of possession of a Schedule IV controlled substance.
Kimberly Watts, 43, faces the same two felony exploitation charges, along with felony counts of possession of a Schedule IV controlled substance and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon.
Police said the investigation uncovered additional offenses, and both suspects were taken to the Oktibbeha County Jail.
Anyone with information about this case or other criminal activity is urged to contact the Starkville Police Department at 662-323-4131, Golden Triangle Crime Stoppers at 800-530-7151, or submit an anonymous tip through the department’s website. Crime Stoppers may offer a cash reward for information leading to an arrest.
