Desoto County News

Man assaulted during disturbance in Olive Branch

Olive Branch police are investigating a reported assault during a disturbance in the city Monday evening. 

According to police, the disturbance was reported in the 7700 block of Highway 178 shortly before 6:30 p.m.

On arrival, a Hispanic male victim told officers that he had been involved in a motor vehicle accident and was then, as a result, assaulted by the Black male subject who then left the scene in a silver-colored vehicle of unknown make and model.  

The incident scene was made secure and the search continues for the subject involved in the incident. Police say this is an ongoing investigation.  

Bob Bakken

Bob Bakken provides content for DeSoto County News and its social media channels. He is an award-winning broadcaster, along with being a reporter and photographer, and has done sports media relations work with junior and minor league hockey teams. Along with his reports on this website, you will find this veteran media member providing sports updates and high school football play-by-play on Rebel 95.3 FM Radio.

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