Hernando, Miss. – DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton announced today that Stephen Russell Jr., 27, has been indicted by a DeSoto County Grand Jury for felony escape. This indictment follows Russell’s daring escape from deputies at the courthouse last week, shortly after being convicted for trafficking fentanyl. This indictment is the result of the… Continue reading DeSoto County Man Indicted for Felony Escape Following Courthouse Fleeing Incident
Hernando, Miss. – DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton announced today that John Riles, an inmate at the DeSoto County Adult Detention Center, has been indicted by a DeSoto County Grand Jury for assaulting a jailer last month. [1] On November 14, at approximately 10:45 a.m., Riles became involved in an altercation with a jailer.… Continue reading DeSoto County Inmate Indicted for Assaulting DeSoto County Jailer
District Attorney
Desoto Administration Building
365 Losher Street, Suite 210
Hernando, MS 38632
Phone: 662-469-8014
Fax: 662-469-8231
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MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to pursue justice on behalf of the good law abiding citizens of Mississippi by zealously and ethically prosecuting individuals who commit felony crimes in DeSoto County. In the pursuit of justice, our office will advocate for victims and their families, promote public safety, protect the innocent, and hold criminals accountable. We strive to keep our communities safe through the collaboration and partnerships with law enforcement, community leaders, other government agencies, our citizens and people they elect.
