HERNANDO, Miss — Javier Escamilla, an illegal immigrant from Mexico, has been convicted after pleading guilty to the crime of sexual battery against a child. Escamilla was sentenced to five years in Mississippi State Prison, but due to his status as an illegal alien, he will not serve time in the United States. Instead, he will… Continue reading Illegal Alien Child Predator Convicted, Pending Deportation
HERNANDO, Miss – Today, District Attorney Matthew Barton introduced the newly proposed Mississippi Illegal Alien Certified Bounty Hunter Program (House Bill 1484), a significant piece of legislation aimed at addressing illegal immigration and expediting the deportation of undocumented immigrants. The bill, authored by State Representative Justin Keen from DeSoto County, is designed to allow certified bounty… Continue reading DA’s Office Announces Illegal Alien Certified Bounty Hunter Program
Hernando, Miss. – Today, the DeSoto County District Attorney’s Office released the results of its bi-annual public opinion poll, providing valuable insights into community views on public safety in our county. According to the results posted on our office’s website, the survey shows strong approval for the District Attorney’s Office in key areas such as… Continue reading DA Releases Public Safety Survey Results
Hernando, Miss. – The District Attorney’s Office invites the public to take part in a public opinion survey regarding safety and security, competency, overall agency performance, and concerns regarding crime. The 2024 DeSoto County Public Opinion Survey on Public Safety is open now and runs until January 5th. Members of the public will find the survey… Continue reading D.A.’s Office Invites Public To Participate In Survey
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.
