Hernando, MS – DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton has announced the indictment of TOWLES, COLBY, 34, on charges related to shooting at Olive Branch Police Officers in March of this year. A Grand Jury returned an indictment for TOWLES for Attempted Murder and Aggravated Assault on a Law Enforcement officer [1]. “This indictment sends… Continue reading D.A. Barton Announces Indictment of Man Accused of Shooting at Olive Branch Officers
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The reward now stands at $20,000 for a fugitive on the run from DeSoto County, Mississippi. The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office said on June 14, 2024, Joshua James Zimmerman escaped from the DeSoto County Courthouse, where he had been scheduled for a hearing. DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton announced… Continue reading Reward increased to $20,000 in search for escaped inmate from DeSoto County
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – A Memphis rapper has been indicted on a felony drug charge, according to the DeSoto County District Attorney’s Office. Terrica Alexander, also known as 29-year-old Memphis rapper Jucee Froot, was indicted stemming from a stop by the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Department in August 2022. The car she was a passenger in had… Continue reading Memphis rapper Jucee Froot indicted on drug charge, DA says
A former Southaven police officer has been arrested and is charged with conspiracy and felony auto theft while an officer. A DeSoto County grand jury came down with the indictment against Tony Herring, when presented with the charges by DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton. Herring was arrested in Horn Lake while the grand jury… Continue reading DeSoto DA Task Force Leads To Arrest and Indictment of Former Police Officer
In his first 100 days in office, DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton initiated the first phase of his grand jury restructuring plan, created a new task force to expedite the apprehension of violent criminals and created the agency’s first-ever Public Corruption Division. Barton’s 100th day was marked Tuesday, April 9, with more than… Continue reading DeSoto DA Matthew Barton marks 100 days with 900 felony charges
The DeSoto County District Attorney’s Office has released its most wanted list of suspects currently sought by the Bad Check Unit. These individuals, identified as Noorah Velani, John Carthon, Laura King, Robvert Poindexter, Cornelius Freeman, and Roxana Urbina, collectively owe victims more than $56,000 in restitution. As District Attorney Matthew Barton approaches his 100-day mark… Continue reading District Attorney’s Office releases Most Wanted Bad Check Writers
OLIVE BRANCH, Miss. (WMC) – The man accused of shooting at Olive Branch police officers is now facing upgraded charges. Colby Alan Towles, 34, appeared in court Tuesday. Towles was previously charged with two counts of aggravated assault against a law enforcement officer, which carries up to 30 years for each count. He is now… Continue reading Man Accused of Shooting at Officers Faces New Charges, $1M Bond
A Southaven Officer who was ambushed during an attempted car theft in Southaven was given the first “Behind the Badge” Award by District Attorney Matthew Barton. In March 2023, Officer Chase Pegrim spotted a stolen Nissan Maxima and came across several individuals attempting to steal another vehicle. Pegrim got out of his car to deploy… Continue reading Southaven Police Officer Pegrim Honored With First Behind the Badge Award by DA Barton
A DeSoto County jury handed District Attorney Matthew Barton a victory this week in his first trial case, returning a guilty verdict of attempted murder against a Memphis man who shot at a Southaven police officer during an auto burglary. Kyle Dodson, 21, of Memphis was found guilty of attempted murder on Tuesday and could… Continue reading Barton Wins Attempted Murder Conviction In Dodson Case
DeSoto County supervisors Monday took a step toward addressing a huge backlog of DeSoto County cases clogging the drug crime lab in Batesville. Their decision came after DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton suggested that two forensic scientists be hired and added to the drug crime lab facility. The additions would be committed to DeSoto… Continue reading Barton Pushes For More Help to Process Drug Crimes
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.
