District Attorney’s Office releases Most Wanted Bad Check Writers
While instances of check writing have decreased over the years, the list of individuals passing bad checks continues to grow, potentially leading to incarceration.
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‘DeSoto Crime Cast’ podcast to discuss public safety in DeSoto County
DA’s office to begin podcast series on fighting crime and providing public safety in DeSoto County.
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Barton pushes for more help to process drug crimes
The state crime lab in Batesville is where the vast majority of DeSoto County cases are sent, with a few exceptions.
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District Attorney and Mississippians Against Human Trafficking partnership
In 2021, Mississippi had the second-highest rate of human trafficking cases in the nation.
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Southaven man pleads guilty for 2021 murder, attempted murder
Tucker was accused of killing his father in an alcohol-induced rage on Sept. 5, 2021 by stabbing him in the abdomen and neck.
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Barton sworn in as new District Attorney
New District Attorney is sworn into office.
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Barton Announces Youth Advisory Council
District Attorney-elect forms new Youth Advisory Council.
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Barton readies to become district attorney in January
As Republican primary winner, Barton is assured of election in the November general election with no Democrat on the ballot.
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Musselwhite endorses Morris in District Attorney’s race
Morris is being challenged by Hernando attorney Matthew Barton for the Republican nomination.
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New District Attorney additions begin work
Both were previous employees of the Shelby County District Attorney General’s Office.
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