Category: Press Releases

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

Hernando, MS – A juvenile involved in an armed carjacking incident at Poke World in Olive Branch, Mississippi, has been extradited back to DeSoto County following a collaborative effort by the District Attorney’s Office and Olive Branch Police.   According to the District Attorney’s Office, on May 12th, around 8:00 pm, two juveniles, aged 16… Continue reading Juvenile Extradited for Armed Carjacking of DoorDash Driver in Olive Branch

Kenneth Washington, 22, from Southaven, also known as KJ da Shooter and known member of the Gangster Disciples, was apprehended through a joint operation involving investigators from the District Attorney’s Office, Southaven Police Department, and the ATF.   “I commend the dedicated investigators from my team, Southaven Police, and ATF agents, for their relentless efforts… Continue reading Joint operation leads to gangster arrest on gun charges

HERNANDO, Miss. – District Attorney Matthew Barton announced today, May 14, 2024, a 12-person DeSoto County Jury deliberated for 105 minutes before handing down a verdict, finding Marcus Fields, 34, of Horn Lake, guilty of armed robbery and aggravated assault. On July 14, 2022, Marcus Fields held the Neighborhood Walmart Money Center in Horn Lake… Continue reading Horn Lake Man Found Guilty of Armed Robbery and Aggravated Assault After Jury Trial

The DeSoto County District Attorney’s Office is giving DeSotocountians an inside look into the agency and what they and their partners in law enforcement are doing to keep families safe via a new podcast, titled ‘DeSoto Crime Cast’. The first episode titled ‘Welcome to ‘DeSoto Crime Cast’ starts today, and features District Attorney Matthew Barton… Continue reading District Attorney’s Office Launches Podcast, ‘DeSoto Crime Cast’ to Discuss Public safety in DeSoto County

District A)orney Ma)hew Barton announced today the crea5on of the first-ever Public Corrup5on Division within the office to build trust in those who hold office and ensure government is working for its intended purpose. “Mississippians deserve to have confidence in those who we elect or are appointed to hold office. It will be my duty… Continue reading Barton Announces Offices First-ever Public Corruption Division

HERNANDO, MS – District Attorney Matthew Barton is pursuing a life sentence for the attempted murder of a Southaven Police Officer who was ambushed by Kyle Dodson of Memphis in the early hours of on March 22, 2023. A pool of jurors are expected to be selected Monday, and the trial could get underway as… Continue reading Jury Selection Begins Today For Memphis Man Accused of Ambushing Southaven Police Officer