The Briefing Room
YOUR PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEFING

As your District Attorney,  I’m proud to highlight a few recent achievements that underscore our commitment to ensuring criminals face consequences for their actions and our neighborhoods remain safe. Your trust is the cornerstone of our work, and I am grateful for the opportunity to serve you and your family.


Safeguarding Our Community From Predators


Last month, a Memphis man was convicted on child pornography charges in a DeSoto County Circuit Court. “Pedophilia and the individuals who commit such heinous acts are intolerable, and my office is committed to prosecuting these crimes to the fullest extent of the law.” - D.A. Barton


Protecting Your Tax Dollars


Former Horn Lake Alderman Charlie Roberts has been indicted on unemployment compensation fraud by a DeSoto County Grand Jury this month. "Stealing from the taxpayers is a serious crime, and we are dedicated to carrying this case across the finish line for the taxpayers of Mississippi.”- D.A. Barton


Cracking Down on Financial Schemes


Our office is resolute in protecting the elderly and vulnerable citizens of DeSoto County from fraudsters. When Memphis dropped the ball on prosecuting a known criminal for financial crimes, we stepped in and put this criminal behind bars.

"Lenient sentences in Memphis are a disaster that allows criminals to walk free and spread their illegal activities to neighboring areas like ours. In DeSoto County, we don’t offer soft sentences or weak deals. If you commit a crime here, you will face the full force of the law and severe consequences.”- D.A. Barton


Ensuring Accountability for All


This month, a DeSoto County Grand Jury handed down an indictment for Drew, Mississippi’s Chief of Police on charges of aggravated assault related to a shootout that took place in Southaven.

"This indictment demonstrates our commitment to holding everyone accountable under the law, regardless of their position.”- D.A. Barton


Supporting Victims and First Responders


Our office has welcomed Bruce, a new Crisis Response K-9 dog (CRD) . Bruce is a golden retriever/labrador mix who just turned one-year-old. Learn more about K9 Bruce by clicking the image below.

Charges contained in the indictment are merely allegations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. All factual recitations are derived from documents filed in court and statements made on the record in court.