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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Judge recuses from Whiteside case, accuses DA Barton of creating media frenzy
The recusal is being provided to the Mississippi Supreme Court so a new judge can be appointed.
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Board attorney addresses Whiteside issue to angry parents at school board meeting
“This board has no statutory or legal authority whatsoever to remove a duly elected board member,” Board Attorney Jim Keith explained to the frustrated audience.
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Man gets 40-year sentence for fatal police chase in DeSoto County
Barton stated the sentence serves as both justice for the victim’s family and a strong deterrent to others who might flee from law enforcement.
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District Attorney challenges Whiteside’s house arrest sentence as illegal, demands school board member resign
In addition to challenging the sentence, Barton is filing a motion to unseal the names of all individuals who wrote character reference letters.
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Trump’s National Guard Deployment to Memphis Sparks Fierce Debate
Barton concluded by thanking President Trump “for pushing back and stepping up on behalf of the good, law-abiding people here.”
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Zimmerman sentenced to over 50 years after escape and crime spree
A fugitive whose dramatic escape from the DeSoto County Courthouse last year made national headlines has been sentenced.
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Olive Branch man sentenced for assault and threatening officer
Both cases were prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Ben Weathers with support from the Hernando and Olive Branch Police Departments.
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Illegal immigrant sentenced for sexual battery
Rivero remains in custody and still faces prosecution in other jurisdictions for additional crimes.
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Southaven man sentenced for targeted ambush and armed robbery
This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Michael Steele. The investigation was led by the Southaven Police Department.
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