DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton announced Thursday, Jan. 11, a new partnership between his office and Mississippians Against Human Trafficking. The announcement coincides with National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. “Human Trafficking is not just in Third World countries, it is right here in Mississippi,” Barton said in a statement regarding the partnership. “In fact,… Continue reading DeSoto County DA Forms Partnership To Battle Human Trafficking
The transition to newly elected officials in DeSoto County began Thursday afternoon, Dec. 28 with the swearing in of new District Attorney Matthew Barton. He was sworn into office by Circuit Judge Jimmy McClure as wife Megan, daughter Eleanor, and a courtroom of well wishers and supporters stood by. The new District Attorney will oversee… Continue reading Barton Sworn in as New District Attorney
District Attorney-elect Matthew Barton Wednesday, Dec. 6 announced the 2023-2024 DeSoto County District Attorney’s Youth Advisory Council – a first for the District Attorney’s Office. The Council will meet regularly throughout the school year to give Barton’s administration insight into issues affecting our youth and equip students with skills to be successful leaders in the… Continue reading Barton Announces Youth Advisory Council
A former pastor and educator from Olive Branch pled guilty on Tuesday, March 5, to charges relating to sex crimes against children and received an 18-year sentence without the possibility of parole. Daniel Harris, 45, was arrested by Olive Branch Police on May 4, 2023, after a victim came forward and revealed instances of abuse… Continue reading Former Olive Branch Pastor sentenced To 18 Years For Sex Crimes Against Children
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.
