Desoto County News

Southaven man faces child pornography possession charges

July 17, 2025 – A Southaven man has been arrested on charges related to the discovery of child pornography in his possession.

Working on a tip from the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children regarding child pornography images in the city, investigators were able identify the origin of the images and its location, being in the 8000 block of Chesterfield Drive. The investigation identifield John Pummill, age 59 of Southaven, as the suspect.

Pummill was arrested and booked into the DeSoto County Adult Detention Center in Hernando on possession of child pornography charges.

No bond or court information was immediately available for Pummill.