Monroe County, Ms Sheriff’s Department

06/09/2026

Press Release:

On May 30th 2026, shortly after 10pm, Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched by E-911 to a call for service on the levee road near Thad Cochran Lock and Dam Spillway West of Amory MS.

Upon arrival, deputies discovered a white male on the ground in need of medical attention stemming from an alleged physical altercation. An ambulance arrived shortly after, and that individual was transported to NMMC Amory, and later to the trauma center in Tupelo.

One suspect, Austin Boyd Funderburk, age 28, was arrested at the scene for an outstanding warrant and later charged with Aggravated Assault by MCSO investigators. The other suspect, Jason Johnathan Armstrong, age 30 (corrected from 50), was arrested later and charged with Conspiracy to Commit Assault for his role in the incident.

Funderburk’s bond was set at $7500, and Armstrong's bond was set at $10,000 at Monroe County Justice Court.

This incident is under investigation and more charges could follow.

If anyone has information about this incident, please contact MCSO Investigators at 662-369-2468.
Sheriff Kevin Crook
Monroe County Sheriff

06/09/2026

Glad know one else was hurt. Prayers for the deputy who was shot as he continues to recover.

06/01/2026

Congratulations Cherylann Roberson for being recognized as Task Force Officer of the quarter by your peers within the Office of the FBI💯!

We are grateful for this partnership with some really great Agents right now in MS.

Thanks Deputy Roberson for all you do for the children of Monroe County!

M1

05/29/2026

The rain held off as SRO’s and other LEO’s from various agencies completed 24 hours of tactical training today led by MCSO SWAT.

05/27/2026

05/25/2026

Patriotism dies with every patriot who gives his/her life for this nation, if he/she is not replaced by someone who understands selfless love, sacrifice, and the cost and importance of freedom.

MCSO is grateful for all who made the ultimate sacrifice and those who lay it all on the line daily.

Thank you.

May God continue to show this great nation Mercy and Grace.

05/23/2026

This makes a way for some good men and women who have been out there doing the work for years to transition without sacrificing their incomes or families.

These will be men and women have proved themselves on the job over the years. They have been tested through their calls for service on the job.

Continued training is the key for LEOs whether they are full time or part time.

We are proud for those who are able to make the transition and I hope it moves MS Law Enforcement forward.

Part-time law enforcement officers in Mississippi will have a new pathway to full-time certification under a rule approved this week by the Board of Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Training.

MORE: https://darkhorsepressnow.com/news/2026-05-21/leo-training-board-approves-new-pathway-for-part-time-officers-to-earn-full-time-certification/

05/21/2026

Thanks to all my men and women at MCSO for holding it down these last few days (like they do every day) so I could run down to the MS Safety Summit.
The Summit Agenda was good training, as usual, but it’s even better catching up and conversing with old LEO friends and partners from around the state.

Congratulations to the first responders of the year.

Thanks Attorney General Lynn Fitch and Commissioner Sean Tindell for hosting.

Thanks to all who hold the line with us.
It takes us All!
Sheriff Crook