Greenville, MS— Frederick Pearson, Jr., 23 of Indianola was sentenced to thirty-five years in prison following his guilty plea on Monday, District Attorney Dewayne Richardson announced today. In October of 2020, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office responded to Blaylock Road where deputies found the body of who they would learn was Kenneth Mason lying near the road. After noticing that …
Greenwood, MS – District Attorney Dewayne Richardson announced today that with a jury waiting in the courtroom to begin the trial of his case, Vonta Franklin, 21 yoa, of Greenwood, pled guilty to Second-Degree Murder in front of Senior Circuit Judge Ashley Hines on August 1, 2023. On September 23, 2020, deputies with the Leflore County Sheriff Department responded to …
Indianola, MS— District Attorney Dewayne Richardson announced today that Marquavis Minton, 26 yoa, pled guilty to his role in the March 27, 2017 murder of Annie Ruth Johnson in Sunflower, MS. Marquavis Minton’s trial was set to begin this week in Sunflower County Circuit Court, however Marquavis Minton pled guilty and he will be sentenced at a later date. On …
Indianola, MS—After approximately four hours of deliberations a Sunflower County jury found Damian Buck guilty for killing De’Aubrey Roscoe following a four-day trial last week, District Attorney Dewayne Richardson announced today. In April of 2019, officers of the Indianola Police Department were called to respond to a shot victim on Oak Street at approximately eight at night. Upon their arrival, …
Indianola, MS—Lamarcus Wallace, Kerry Wallace, and Patrick Wallace, of Indianola, were convicted yesterday by a Sunflower County Jury following a three-day trial, District Attorney Dewayne Richardson announced today. Justice delayed does not always mean justice denied. Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2013, the body of Christopher “Zeek” Burnett was found inside of his home in Drew, MS by his sister. Deputies …
Greenville, MS— Alvin Robinson, 38, of Hollandale, was sentenced to prison following the entry of his guilty plea on Tuesday, May 30th, District Attorney Dewayne Richardson announced today. Robinson’s indictment for Aggravated DUI resulted from an investigation by the Greenville Police Department that was initiated when an alert and concerned citizen observed the victim, Reginald Hudson, lying in a grassy …
Greenville, MS – District Attorney W. Dewayne Richardson announced this week that Benitez McBride was convicted of the killing of Greenville man, Austin McBride. On Tuesday, May 30, 2023 Benitez McBride admitted his role in Austin’s death and apologized for his involvement to the victim’s family. Benitez McBride pled guilty to Manslaughter and was sentenced to the maximum penalty of …
Greenville, MS – District Attorney W. Dewayne Richardson announced this week that Anthony Smith was convicted of the killing of Greenville man, Taurus Dandridge. With trial set to begin on May 24, 2023, before Judge Richard Smith in the Circuit Court of Washington County, Smith chose instead to plead guilty to the charge brought against him. Smith, a habitual criminal, …
Greenville, MS—Michael Stephney, Sr., 54, of Greenville, was found Guilty of Second Degree Murder and Attempted Murder in April following a three-day trial in Washington County Circuit Court, District Attorney Dewayne Richardson announced today. Just before the noon hour on November 3, 2018, officers of the Greenville Police Department were called to the then Delta Regional Medical Center in response …
Greenville, MS— Lonnell Moore, Sr., 47, of Hollandale, was sentenced to forty years following his guilty pleas in April, District Attorney Dewayne Richardson announced today. Moore was charged in the August 2021 shooting death of Jermaine Summage in Arcola, Mississippi. An investigation into the shooting was initiated by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office following calls for emergency assistance just outside …
