Inmate convicted, sentenced for assaulting law enforcement officer
Riles, who was in custody for violating probation related to uttering forgery, assaulted a jailer on Nov. 14, 2024.
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DA identifies illegal immigrants in jail, reported for deportation
These two individuals were arrested over the weekend on other charges.
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Watson-Jones convicted of assault on a law enforcement officer
On April 7, 2024, Watson-Jones was involved in an incident during which he attacked a jailer while resisting commands.
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Hernando city employee faces embezzlement charges
Ward is a bookkeeping assistant with the City of Hernando.
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2nd UPDATE: All escaped inmates now caught
The inmates walked away from the DeSoto County Jail Friday morning.
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Man faces embezzlement charges
Court date in the case set for Feb. 2.
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Arrest made in weekend altercation
The Sheriff’s Department release said the case remains under investigation.
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