Aug. 6, 2025 – A man who led officers on a high-speed pursuit from Mississippi into Tennessee has been sentenced to 10 years in the Mississippi Department of Corrections, with five years to serve and five years on post-release supervision.
Rashood Jefferson was convicted of felony fleeing following an incident in Olive Branch where he attempted to evade law enforcement. The chase ended in Tennessee, where Jefferson was captured with the help of the Shelby County Sheriff’s Department.
Rashood Jefferson (Courtesy photo)
District Attorney Matthew Barton thanked Shelby County officials for their assistance and issued a firm warning to others.
“This is the last warning for anyone who tries to flee from law enforcement in DeSoto County,” Barton said. “From now on, felony fleeing means prison time.”
The Olive Branch Police Department conducted the investigation, and Assistant District Attorney Michael Steele prosecuted the case.
