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# District Attorney’s Office

23rd Judicial District

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- [Illegal Alien Child Predator Convicted, Pending Deportation](https://desotomsda.gov/2025/04/09/illegal-alien-child-predator-convicted-pending-deportation/) - 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
- [DA’s Office Announces Illegal Alien Certified Bounty Hunter Program](https://desotomsda.gov/2025/01/22/das-office-announces-illegal-alien-certified-bounty-hunter-program/) - 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
- [DA Releases Public Safety Survey Results](https://desotomsda.gov/2025/01/09/d-a-s-office-invites-public-to-participate-in-survey-2/) - 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
- [D.A.'s Office Invites Public To Participate In Survey](https://desotomsda.gov/2025/01/02/d-a-s-office-invites-public-to-participate-in-survey/) - 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 on
- [D.A. Barton Unveils Legislative Priorities to Strengthen Public Safety in Mississippi for 2025 Legislative Session](https://desotomsda.gov/2024/12/30/d-a-barton-unveils-legislative-priorities-to-strengthen-public-safety-in-mississippi-for-2025-legislative-session/) - Hernando, Miss. – Today, District Attorney Matthew Barton announced his legislative priorities for the upcoming 2025 session which focus on enhancing the state’s criminal justice system and ensuring that violent criminals are behind bars.“While I am not driving the bus on these changes, I understand the importance of being on the bus. These priorities can
- [DeSoto County Man Indicted for Felony Escape Following Courthouse Fleeing Incident](https://desotomsda.gov/2024/12/16/desoto-county-man-indicted-for-felony-escape-following-courthouse-fleeing-incident/) - Hernando, Miss. – DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton announced today that Stephen Russell Jr., 27, has been indicted by a DeSoto County Grand Jury for felony escape. This indictment follows Russell’s daring escape from deputies at the courthouse last week, shortly after being convicted for trafficking fentanyl.This indictment is the result of the task
- [DeSoto County Inmate Indicted for Assaulting DeSoto County Jailer](https://desotomsda.gov/2024/12/16/desoto-county-inmate-indicted-for-assaulting-desoto-county-jailer/) - Hernando, Miss. – DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton announced today that John Riles, an inmate at the DeSoto County Adult Detention Center, has been indicted by a DeSoto County Grand Jury for assaulting a jailer last month. [1] On November 14, at approximately 10:45 a.m., Riles became involved in an altercation with a jailer.
- [Mark McDaniel Found Guilty of Second-Degree Murder in the Shooting Death of Christian Saulsberry](https://desotomsda.gov/2024/11/21/mark-mcdaniel-found-guilty-of-second-degree-murder-in-the-shooting-death-of-christian-saulsberry/) - 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
- [Southaven Man Convicted, Sentenced to 10 years for Possession of Child Pornography](https://desotomsda.gov/2024/10/23/southaven-man-convicted-sentenced-to-10-years-for-possession-of-child-pornography/) - 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, Neal, Jr.
- [District Attorney Announces Indictment of Southaven Woman for Capital Murder](https://desotomsda.gov/2024/10/11/district-attorney-announces-indictment-of-southaven-woman-for-capital-murder/) - 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
- [District Attorney Announces 12-Count Indictment of Joshua Anderson](https://desotomsda.gov/2024/10/11/district-attorney-announces-12-count-indictment-of-joshua-anderson/) - 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 accountable
- [DA's Office Partners with ICE to Tackle Illegal Immigration and Public Safety](https://desotomsda.gov/2024/10/08/das-office-partners-with-ice-to-tackle-illegal-immigration-and-public-safety/) - 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
- [D.A. Barton Announces Guilty Verdict of Brandon Brinkley in Olive Branch Shooting Trial](https://desotomsda.gov/2024/09/26/d-a-barton-announces-guilty-verdict-of-brandon-brinkley-in-olive-branch-shooting-trial/) - 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 Attorney
- [D.A. Barton Announces Indictment of Drew Chief of Police Terry Tyler](https://desotomsda.gov/2024/09/13/d-a-barton-announces-indictment-of-drew-chief-of-police-terry-tyler/) - 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 into
- [Noncompliant Sex Offenders Rounded Up in Operation Creep Sweep](https://desotomsda.gov/2024/08/14/noncompliant-sex-offenders-rounded-up-in-operation-creep-sweep/) - 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
- [District Attorney Announces Weapons Trafficking Indictment of Memphis Gangster](https://desotomsda.gov/2024/08/15/district-attorney-announces-weapons-trafficking-indictment-of-memphis-gangster/) - 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
- [D.A. Barton Announces Indictment of Man Accused of Shooting at Olive Branch Officers](https://desotomsda.gov/2024/08/16/d-a-barton-announces-indictment-of-man-accused-of-shooting-at-olive-branch-officers/) - 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
- [Memphis Native Antonio Alston, Jr. Convicted on Child Pornography Charges](https://desotomsda.gov/2024/08/20/memphis-native-antonio-alston-jr-convicted-on-child-pornography-charges/) - 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
- [Reward increased to $20,000 in search for escaped inmate from DeSoto County](https://desotomsda.gov/2024/07/07/reward-increased-to-20000-in-search-for-escaped-inmate-from-desoto-county/) - 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
- [DeSoto DA Matthew Barton marks 100 days with 900 felony charges](https://desotomsda.gov/2024/04/10/premium-north-mississippi-desoto-da-matthew-barton-marks-100-days-with-900-felony-charges/) - 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
- [Memphis rapper Jucee Froot indicted on drug charge, DA says](https://desotomsda.gov/2024/05/08/memphis-rapper-jucee-froot-indicted-on-drug-charge-da-says/) - 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
- [Juvenile Extradited for Armed Carjacking of DoorDash Driver in Olive Branch](https://desotomsda.gov/2024/07/06/juvenile-extradited-for-armed-carjacking-of-doordash-driver-in-olive-branch/) - 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
- [Joint operation leads to gangster arrest on gun charges](https://desotomsda.gov/2024/06/29/joint-operation-leads-to-gangster-arrest-on-gun-charges/) - 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
- [Horn Lake Man Found Guilty of Armed Robbery and Aggravated Assault After Jury Trial](https://desotomsda.gov/2024/05/14/horn-lake-man-found-guilty-of-armed-robbery-and-aggravated-assault-after-jury-trial/) - 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
- [District Attorney’s Office releases Most Wanted Bad Check Writers](https://desotomsda.gov/2024/04/02/district-attorneys-office-releases-most-wanted-bad-check-writers/) - 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
- [DeSoto DA Task Force Leads To Arrest and Indictment of Former Police Officer](https://desotomsda.gov/2024/04/12/desoto-da-task-force-leads-to-arrest-and-indictment-of-former-police-officer/) - 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
- [Jury Selection Begins Today For Memphis Man Accused of Ambushing Southaven Police Officer](https://desotomsda.gov/2023/02/26/jury-selection-begins-today-for-memphis-man-accused-of-ambushing-southaven-police-officer/) - 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
- [Barton Announces Offices First-ever Public Corruption Division](https://desotomsda.gov/2023/03/19/barton-announces-offices-first-ever-public-corruption-division/) - 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
- [DeSoto County DA Forms Partnership To Battle Human Trafficking](https://desotomsda.gov/2024/01/11/desoto-county-da-forms-partnership-to-battle-human-trafficking/) - 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,
- [Barton Sworn in as New District Attorney](https://desotomsda.gov/2023/12/28/barton-sworn-in-as-new-district-attorney/) - 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
- [District Attorney’s Office Launches Podcast, ‘DeSoto Crime Cast’ to Discuss Public safety in DeSoto County](https://desotomsda.gov/2024/04/08/district-attorneys-office-launches-podcast-desoto-crime-cast-to-discuss-public-safety-in-desoto-county/) - 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
- [Southaven Police Officer Pegrim Honored With First Behind the Badge Award by DA Barton](https://desotomsda.gov/2024/03/07/southaven-police-officer-pegrim-honored-with-first-behind-the-badge-award-by-da-barton/) - 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
- [Barton Announces Youth Advisory Council](https://desotomsda.gov/2023/12/06/barton-announces-youth-advisory-council/) - 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
- [Man Accused of Shooting at Officers Faces New Charges, $1M Bond](https://desotomsda.gov/2024/03/26/man-accused-of-shooting-at-officers-faces-new-charges-1m-bond/) - 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
- [Former Olive Branch Pastor sentenced To 18 Years For Sex Crimes Against Children](https://desotomsda.gov/2023/03/07/former-olive-branch-pastor-sentenced-to-18-years-for-sex-crimes-against-children/) - 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
- [Barton Wins Attempted Murder Conviction In Dodson Case](https://desotomsda.gov/2024/02/28/barton-wins-attempted-murder-conviction-in-dodson-case/) - 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
- [Barton Pushes For More Help to Process Drug Crimes](https://desotomsda.gov/2024/02/20/barton-pushes-for-more-help-to-process-drug-crimes/) - 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

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