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Desoto County schools end lockdown after teen arrested in shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The DeSoto County School District placed some schools on lockdown while police were looking for a 16-year-old shooting suspect on Monday. Montrail Williams Jr, a 16-year-old, is being charged as an adult and has been charged with Aggravated Assault – Use of a Deadly Weapon to Produce Death or Serious Bodily Harm. Just before 1 p.m., Horn Lake Police responded to the area of Ashbriar Cove to a man who had been wounded. When officers arrived, they said an 18-year-old victim had sustained a gunshot wound to the leg. Gunfire in Helena-West AR injures child, two adults Through the course of statements and video surveillance, HLPD officers identified the alleged shooting suspect as Montrail Williams Jr. Moments after the shooting, officers said they located Williams and took him into custody without incident. According to the school district, parents were emailed around 1:30 p.m. that Horn Lake Elementary School, Horn Lake Intermediate School, Horn Lake Middle School, and Shadow Oaks Elementary School had locked all exterior doors. 'All students are safe inside the buildings at these schools. There is no immediate threat inside the schools. Law enforcement officials are on our campuses until the fugitive is captured,' said the school district. At 1:56 p.m., the school district informed parents that law enforcement had determined no schools were affected by the situation, and students were released on time Monday afternoon. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-06-2025
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Bond set for man accused of trying to run over MS officer
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man accused of trying to run a Southaven, Mississippi, police officer over in a stolen car last week is now being held in jail on a $250,000 bond. Marcus Coleman's bond was revoked on Monday; however, according to the DeSoto County jail log, a bond was set after he appeared in court on Wednesday. Coleman, 20, is charged with Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer, Conspiracy to commit a crime – felony, Disorderly Conduct – failure to comply, Suspended Drivers License, Fleeing/Eluding an officer in a Motor Vehicle, two counts of Possession of Paraphernalia, Receiving Stolen Property – Felony, Resisting Arrest, and Violation of Probation. On June 18, officers with the Southaven Police Department responded to reports of a stolen vehicle located at the Sonic on 1185 Main Street. The suspect was found near the location, but when officers attempted to stop him, he allegedly rammed officers with the stolen car. Police say the suspect then tried to run over one of the officers, and shots were fired. Bond revoked for man accused of trying to run down MS officer After a brief foot pursuit, Southaven Police say the suspect was taken into custody. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-06-2025
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Man charged with ramming MS officer must serve sentence in previous case
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. — The man accused of trying to run a Southaven, Mississippi, officer over in a stolen car will serve a five-year sentence after he violated his post-release supervision in another case, according to the DeSoto County District Attorney's Office. Coleman, 20, was charged with aggravated assault on a police officer, conspiracy to commit a crime, disorderly conduct, suspended driver's license, fleeing/eluding an officer in a motor vehicle, two counts of possession of paraphernalia, receiving stolen property, resisting arrest, and violation of probation. The attorney's office said that in December 2024, he pleaded guilty to receiving stolen property and was sentenced to five years of post-release supervision, but because of the alleged incident on June 13, those five years have been revoked. They said Coleman will be remanded to the Mississippi Department of Corrections to serve the full sentence. The attorney's office said Coleman's new charges are still pending indictment, and they are working with law enforcement to pursue those to the fullest extent of the law. ORIGINAL: Shots fired after man allegedly tries to hit MS officer with stolen car Marcus Coleman's bond was revoked on June 16; however, according to the DeSoto County Jail log, a bond was set after he appeared in court on June 18. His bond was set to $250,000. On June 13, officers with the Southaven Police Department responded to reports of a stolen vehicle located at the Sonic on 1185 Main Street. The suspect was found near the location, but when officers attempted to stop him, he allegedly rammed officers with the stolen car. Police say the suspect then tried to run over one of the officers, and shots were fired. After a brief foot pursuit, Southaven Police say the suspect was taken into custody. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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19-05-2025
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Severe weather rolls through Mid-South
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A severe thunderstorm is rolling through the Mid-South on Sunday evening, leading to a Tornado Warning and Severe Thunderstorm Warnings for several counties. A Tornado Warning was issued for DeSoto County, Mississippi, until 11 p.m. Sunday. Hernando, Mississippi, was directly in the path of the tornado-warned storm. Severe Thunderstorm Warnings were issued for several Tennessee and Mississippi counties, including Shelby, DeSoto, Tate, Panola, Lafayette, Marshall, Panola, and Tunica counties. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Daily Mail
15-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Fugitive child rape suspect filmed paying ultimate price after reaching for gun during traffic stop
A fugitive child sex offender was shot dead after opening fire on Florida deputies during a traffic stop, newly released body camera footage has revealed. Matthew Steven Rollie, 30, was wanted in Georgia for enticing a child for indecent purposes and for failing to register as a sex offender. A warrant was issued for his arrest on January 24 and a manhunt ensued in DeSoto County, north of Sarasota, where authorities believed Rollie was located, but the search was unsuccessful. The next day, DeSoto County sheriff's deputies conducted a traffic stop along State Road 72 after the driver failed to stop at a stop sign. Officers had also suspected that Rollie was a passenger in the vehicle. Body camera footage obtained by shows that Deputy Jose Trujillo was working to confirm Rollie's identity as Sgt. Niurvis Nunez approached the passenger side door. Trujillo asked the driver to exit the vehicle while Nunez was looking at the fugitive's drivers license. Rollie, as Nunez is reviewing the document, unbuckled his seat belt, reached for his gun and fire multiple shots, the video shows. Despite being struck twice, Trujillo returned fired. Footage captured by a camera inside the patrol car shows that after Rollie shot Trujillo, he turned the gun on Nunez. But the deputy opened fire multiple times and the suspect fell to the ground. Rollie was pronounced dead at the scene. In an update released Wednesday, DeSoto County Sheriff Jim Potter revealed the officers have been cleared of any wrongdoing. An investigation by the sheriff's office, state attorney's office and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement determined that both Trujillo and Nunez complied with agency policy and state statue. Trujillo was airlifted hospitalized after the January 25 shooting and, at one point, had been unable to walk. Potter said Trujillo is currently at home as he continues to recover from his injuries. Nunez has since returned to duty. 'I want to thank our brave deputies for their courage and their outstanding performance during this incident,' Potter added. 'I also want to reach out with a heartfelt thanks to our fire and EMS here in DeSoto County for their response and rendering of aid to our injured deputy.' He further thanked the community for their 'support of the law and order here in DeSoto County' and for the 'outpouring support that you've given to our two deputies who were involved in this incident'.
