Category: Press Releases

HERNANDO, MISS — Today, Mark McDaniel was found guilty of second-degree murder after a three-day jury trial in connection with the December 2022 shooting death of Southaven native Christian Saulsberry. District Attorney Matthew Barton issued a strong statement following the verdict, saying, “This was not an accident. This was a reckless, cowardly act by a Memphis… Continue reading Mark McDaniel Found Guilty of Second-Degree Murder in the Shooting Death of Christian Saulsberry

HERNANDO, MISS – DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton announced today, that Truitt Neal, Jr., a 33-year old Southaven man, has been sentenced to 10 years in state prison for the possession of child pornography. He pleaded guilty to the possession of child pornography last Thursday. In addition to the 10 years in state prison,… Continue reading Southaven Man Convicted, Sentenced to 10 years for Possession of Child Pornography

HERNANDO, MISS – DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton announced today that JESSICA TABOR, 31, has been indicted by a DeSoto County Grand Jury for capital murder. The indictment alleges that on March 22, 2024, TABOR did “willfully and feloniously kill and murder her daughter.” [1] “I’d like to thank the Grand Jury for their… Continue reading District Attorney Announces Indictment of Southaven Woman for Capital Murder

HERNANDO, MISS – DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton announced today that a Grand Jury has returned a 12-count indictment against Joshua Anderson, including charges of sexual battery, child pornography, and sexual battery by an authority figure. [1] “Our children deserve a safe environment to grow up in,” said District Attorney Barton. “We will hold… Continue reading District Attorney Announces 12-Count Indictment of Joshua Anderson

HERNANDO, MISS – Today, District Attorney Matthew Barton announced that his office has partnered with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to enforce state and federal immigration laws. This collaboration goes beyond policy; it is a legal obligation under state law that mandates full cooperation with federal authorities to ensure the swift deportation of illegal immigrants… Continue reading DA’s Office Partners with ICE to Tackle Illegal Immigration and Public Safety

HERNANDO, Miss – Today, District Attorney Matthew Barton announced the conviction of Brandon Brinkley, 20, from Horn Lake, Mississippi. A jury unanimously found Brinkley guilty of Attempted First-Degree Murder, Armed Robbery, and Conspiracy to Commit Armed Robbery following a three-day trial that concluded on September 25, 2024. “Today, we send a clear message,” said District… Continue reading D.A. Barton Announces Guilty Verdict of Brandon Brinkley in Olive Branch Shooting Trial

HERNANDO, Miss – District Attorney Matthew Barton today announced that Drew Chief of Police Terry Tyler has been indicted on charges of aggravated assault related to a shootout that took place in Southaven in 2022. The indictment follows an investigation conducted by the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI). The incident involved a confrontation that escalated… Continue reading D.A. Barton Announces Indictment of Drew Chief of Police Terry Tyler

Hernando, MS – Memphis native Antonio Alston, Jr., 21, was convicted today on child pornography charges by District Attorney Matthew Barton and Assistant District Attorney Rosharwin Williams. The conviction was secured before the trial officially began, during jury selection, demonstrating the effectiveness of the prosecution’s case. District Attorney Barton and Assistant District Attorney Williams successfully presented… Continue reading Memphis Native Antonio Alston, Jr. Convicted on Child Pornography Charges

Hernando, MS – DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton has announced the indictment of GUYLAND KEY, 23, on charges related to a high-profile burglary at Guns & Fine Jewelry in Southaven on March 10, 2023. Key faces a DeSoto County Circuit Court indictment with charges including one count of Weapons Trafficking, one count of Burglary… Continue reading District Attorney Announces Weapons Trafficking Indictment of Memphis Gangster

HERNANDO, Miss. — District Attorney Matthew Barton announced today that Operation Creep Sweep has resulted in 58 felony indictments against sex offenders and predators who failed to meet strict registration requirements set by state law, which is mandatory for life. The charges involve sex offenders who neglected to report required information such as social media… Continue reading Noncompliant Sex Offenders Rounded Up in Operation Creep Sweep