LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Knowing your child’s friends can keep you and your family safe.

That also includes online peers.

Playing a video game may seem harmless, but some people play with the wrong intentions.

Winston County Sheriff Mike Perkins advises parents to keep a close watch on their children and their devices.

“A parent has got to keep an eye on what their children are doing online and that’s gaming and social media all together because kids are innocent, and they don’t know people may try to hurt them,” said Perkins.

A recent Winston County case involves a child sending pictures to a person through a video game of his family’s house and vehicles.

“So now somebody out there that we’re trying to find through subpoena power, may be trying to break in the house or to prepare

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