Desoto County News

Suspect arrested on assault, kidnapping charges

Southaven police have a suspect in custody after a Thursday morning incident. 

Police received a report of an aggravated domestic assault and kidnapping in the area of Tangle Tree Drive and Tchulahoma Road, near Southaven’s Central Park. The victim was able to escape and notify the police.

Police alerted the public to the increased presence through social media.

Officers, including uniformed patrol, SWAT, and Crisis Negotiations Team members, responded to the area.

Police say the incident ended peacefully when the suspect surrendered to them.  

No further information was immediately available.  

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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