Breaking News

10th
November
10th
Nov

LEWIS AND DAVIS CONVICTED OF AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

Greenville, MS – District Attorney W. Dewayne Richardson announced this week that Kelvin Lewis and Willie Davis pled guilty in this term of Washington County Circuit Court, each to two (2) counts of Aggravated Assault. With Senior Circuit Court Judge […] read more

10th
November
10th
Nov

REPEAT BURGLARY DEFENDANTS SENTENCED TO MDOC

Greenville, MS – District Attorney W. Dewayne Richardson announced this week that Curley Faulkner pled guilty on October 31st, 2022, in Washington County Circuit Court, to one count of Auto Burglary, and two counts of Possession of a Firearm by […] read more

10th
November
10th
Nov

LELAND SHOOTER CONVICTED OF SECOND DEGREE MURDER

District Attorney W. Dewayne Richardson announced this week that Andrew McClure pled guilty on November 4th, 2022, in Washington County Circuit Court, to Second Degree Murder. With the case set for trial before Judge Carey-McCray for this week, McClure chose […] read more

9th
November
9th
Nov

George Fults Sentenced on Multiple Felony Offenses

Greenville, MS- George Fults was sentenced to a total of fifteen years with the Mississippi Department of Corrections for multiple felony offenses during Judge Ashley Hines trial week for a series of crimes that he committed in the fall of […] read more

4th
November
4th
Nov

JURY CONVICTS TERRICK WRIGHT, JR. OF CAPITAL MURDER

Greenville, MS—Terrick Wright, Jr., of Greenville, was convicted yesterday by a Washington County Jury following a three-day trial and after about two hours of deliberations, District Attorney Dewayne Richardson announced today. During the early Monday evening of September 16, 2019, […] read more

3rd
November
3rd
Nov

CHRISTOPHER “C-Murder” DAVIS SENTENCED TO 25 YEARS FOR BAPTIST TOWN SHOOTINGS

Greenwood, MS – District Attorney W. Dewayne Richardson announced today that Christopher “C-Murder” Davis, 42 yoa, pled guilty to two counts of Aggravated Assault in Leflore County Circuit Court this week as a jury sat ready to hear his case […] read more

3rd
November
3rd
Nov

Habitual Criminal Sentenced for Auto Theft and Auto Burglary Crime Spree

Greenwood, MS – District Attorney W. Dewayne Richardson announced today that Shannon Norwood, 41 yoa, pled guilty to Auto Theft and Auto Burglary in Leflore County Circuit Court. After being pursued while in the vehicle and later being chased on […] read more

Our Mission

The mission of the District Attorney’s Office for the Fourth Circuit Court, under the direction of
W. Dewayne Richardson, is to seek justice in order to maintain an environment of safety, security and lawful behavior for the citizens of the Fourth District.

The Office of the District Attorney uses lawful and reasonable methods to successfully identify and prosecute those who commit felony crimes. When a crime occurs, the Office of the District Attorney diligently pursues the indictment and conviction of those responsible, while adhering to all rights of the Victim, ensuring the victim is being provided all direct services applicable, and acknowledging all constitutional safeguards for the accused.

The District Attorney’s Office for the Fourth
District’s goal is to work with law enforcement and the judiciary to punish those who break our laws with adequate punishment. Every representative of the Office of the District Attorney pledges their commitment and full support to the protection of all citizens within the Fourth Circuit Court District.

Contact

Greenville Office
P.O. Box 426
Greenville MS 38702
[P] 662.378.2105
[F] 662.332.4665
generalinfo@msdeltada.com

Indianola Office
P.O. Box 1046
Indianola, MS 38751
[P] 662.887.4306
[F] 662.887.6275
generalinfo@msdeltada.com

Greenwood Office
P.O. Box 253
Greenwood, MS 38935
[P] 662.453.1089
[F] 662.451.7291
generalinfo@msdeltada.com

Judicial Process

Citizen's Involvement in the criminal justice system typically begins with them being a victim, witness, or defendant of a crime. Arrests are made generally by a judge-issued warrant or by a police officer observing a crime in process. Law enforcement may also arrest someone if it has probable cause to believe the person committed a criminal offense. When individuals are arrested they are routinely advised of their Miranda Rights upon arrest, advising them that they have the right to remain silent and that anything they say will be used against them in court. On being questioned, defendants have the right to have their attorney present or to have one appointed if they are indigent.

Felony defendants appear at a first appearance and have the charges reviewed. A judge will inquire if the defendant has an attorney. If low income, the defendant may qualify for a court-appointed lawyer. No plea is entered at this time unless the defendant wishes to plead guilty or waives indictment and has an attorney present. All felony cases are presented to a grand jury in the county that the crime was committed. In the State of Mississippi, only a grand jury has the authority to indict an individual for a felony offense and require them to stand trial for the charges alleged in an affidavit and indictment.

If an indictment is issued, the defendant is bound over to stand trial or enter a guilty plea to the crimes alleged. When a criminal trial occurs all 12 jurors must find the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Sentences are decided by Circuit Court Judges in all criminal matters. In most cases a recommendation is made regarding imprisonment, probation, fines and restitution.

Municipalities


• City of Greenville


• City of Hollandale

• City of Leland
• City of Metcalfe

• Washington County

• City of Indianola
• City of Ruleville
• City of Drew

• City of Moorhead

• City of Inverness

• City of Sunflower

• Sunflower County

• City of Itta Bena

• City of Greenwood


• Leflore County