Southaven woman sentenced to 25 years for 2023 bludgeoning murder
“If you commit violent crime in DeSoto County, you’re getting real prison time.” – District Attorney Matthew Barton
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Former Mississippi officer pleads guilty to pawning duty weapon, stolen evidence
Patrick Harris entered the guilty plea for one count of embezzlement in Wilkinson County Circuit Court.
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Former Sardis Fire Department Secretary/Treasurer Guilty of Embezzlement
Suspected fraud can be reported to the Auditor’s office at any time.
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Former Horn Lake alderman pleads guilty in fraud case
The case goes back to September of last year when State Auditor Shad White came to DeSoto County to announce an indictment and arrest of Roberts.
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Olive Branch woman guilty in scheme to defraud COVID-19 relief program
Lisa Evans, age 42, of Olive Branch, pleaded guilty before United States District Judge Thomas L. Parker to conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
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Southaven man pleads guilty to attempted murder, sexual battery
The plea was entered earlier this month, and he was sentenced Monday by Judge Gerald Chatham, Sr.
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Former Farmington City Clerk pleads guilty
Jackson turned in fraudulent time cards, used sick/vacation leave that she did not have, and calculated overtime that was not in accordance with the Federal Labor Standards Act.
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Guilty plea in apartment complex murder, robbery
Kirkwood was accused of shooting Keon Kirk Jr.
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Woman accused of fraudulent unemployment benefits pleads guilty
McNair submitted fraudulent certifications to the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) so she could receive unemployment benefits while employed as a tax preparer.
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Guilty plea for couple that got fraudulent unemployment benefits
Williams and Truelove were both prosecuted in the Lee County Circuit Court.
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