Tishomingo County Sheriff's Department

08/14/2026

July 2026 Felony Drug Arrests

Jonathan Willis Glover: 7-2-2026, Possession of a Controlled Substance Schedule II (M**h) 1/10th – 2 Grams.

Clyde Lee Richardson: 7-11- 2026, Possession of a Controlled Substance Schedule II (M**h) 2-10 Grams.

Dylan Gene King: 7-14-2026, Possession of a Controlled Substance Schedule II (M**h) 1/10th- 2 Grams.

Stella Elaine Wilbanks: 7-14-2026, Possession of a Controlled Substance Schedule II (M**h) 2 -10 Grams.

Arthur Ellis Hickerson: 7-17-2026, Possession of a Controlled Substance Schedule II (M**h) 1/10th- 2 Grams.

Robin Lee Defoor: 7-17-2026, Possession of a Controlled Substance Schedule II (M**h) 1/10th – 2 Grams.

James Michele Gattis: 7-19-2026, Possession of a Controlled Substance Schedule II (M**h) 1/10th – 2 Grams.

Cindy L Balentine: 7-21-2026, Possession of a Controlled Substance Schedule II (M**h) 1/10th – 2 Grams.

Diane Marie Eaton: 7-23-2026, Possession of a Controlled Substance Schedule II (M**h) 1/10th- 2 Grams.

Cesar Rene Lainez: 7-23-2026, Possession of a Controlled Substance Schedule II (M**h) 1/10th – 2 Grams.

Jeremy Scott Crittenden: 7-25-2026, Possession of a Controlled Substance Schedule II (M**h) 10->30 Grams, Child Endangerment.

Niki Lashea O’Dell: 7-26-2026, Possession of a Controlled Substance Schedule II (M**h) 1/10th – 2 Grams.

08/14/2026

June 2026 Felony Drug Arrests

Lloyd Jeff Jolly: 6-2-2026, Possession of a Controlled Substance Schedule II (M**h) 1/10th – 2 Grams, Tampering with Physical Evidence, Possession of a Deadly Weapon by a Convicted Felon.

Leshia Renae Wolfe: 6-6-2026, Possession of a Controlled Substance Schedule II (Hydrocodone) 2 dosage units or more but less than 10.

David Wayne Johnson JR: 6-6-2026, Possession of a Controlled Substance Schedule II (M**h) 2-10 Grams.

Karen D. Carter: 6-6-2026, Possession of a Controlled Substance Schedule II (M**h) 2-10 Grams.

Bridget Irene Gann: 6-8-2026, Possession of a Controlled Substance Schedule II (M**h) 1/10th – 2 Grams.

Joshua Scott Freeno: 6-11-2026, Possession of a Controlled Substance Schedule II (M**h) 1/10th – 2 Grams

Erica Michelle White: 6-11-2026, Possession of a Controlled Substance Schedule II (M**h) 1/10th- 2 Grams.

Meghann Danielle Henley: 6-19-2026, Possession of a Controlled Substance Schedule II (M**h) 1/10th- 2 Grams.

Jason Kelly Hancock: 6-25-2026, Possession of a Controlled Substance Schedule II (M**h) 2-10 Grams.

08/14/2026

May 2026 Felony Drug Arrests

Christopher Lee Johnson: 5-8-2026, Possession of a Controlled Substance Schedule II (M**h) 1/10th – 2 grams

Jason Dewayne Thompson: 5-18-2026, Possession of a Controlled Substance Schedule II (M**h) 1/10th – 2 grams

Joshua Dale McMahan: 5-20-2026, Possession of a Controlled Substance Schedule II (M**h) 1/10th – 2 Grams

William Paul Cosby: 5-21-2026, Possession of a Controlled Substance Schedule II (M**h) 10 – >30 Grams

Christopher Brent Taylor: 5-21-2026, Possession of a Controlled Substance Schedule II (M**h) 1/10th – 2 Grams

Brian Taylor Smith: 5-22-2026, Possession of a Controlled Substance Schedule II (M**h) 1/10th -2 Grams, Tampering with Physical Evidence

Michael Thomas Newcomb: 5-24-2026, Possession of a Controlled Substance Schedule II (M**h) 1/10th – 2 Grams

Cindy L Balentine: 5-24-2026, Possession of a Controlled Substance Schedule II (M**h) 1/10th – 2 Grams

Paul Monroe Smith: 5- 28-2026, Possession of a Controlled Substance Schedule II (M**h) 1/10th – 2 Grams

Summer Ann Shadburn: 5-29-2026, Possession of a Controlled Substance Schedule II (M**h) 10 - > 30 Grams, Introduction of Contraband into a Correctional Facility

07/15/2026

07/04/2026

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY

Today, we celebrate our nation and the freedoms we are blessed to enjoy. As you gather with family and friends, we hope you have a safe, fun, and memorable Fourth of July,

We are grateful for the opportunities to serve and protect the citizens of Tishomingo County. Thank you for your continued trust and support.

Have a great July 4th.

06/02/2026

Today we recognize and celebrate the retirement of Sergeant Jamie Reynolds, after 25 years of dedicated law enforcement service.
Sergeant Reynolds has faithfully served the citizens of Tishomingo County with honor, integrity, and professionalism. We are grateful for his commitment to our community and the Tishomingo County Sheriff's Office throughout his career.

Please join us in congratulating Jamie on his retirement and thanking him for 25 years of outstanding service to Tishomingo County!!

Congratulations. Jamie, we wish you a happy and well deserved retirement!!

05/23/2026

Happy Memorial Day from the Tishomingo County Sheriff's Office. Hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday.

05/13/2026

Narcotics Investigation Leads to Arrest of Jackson “Sparky” Bailey

On May 11th, 2026 after an extensive investigation by the Tishomingo County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division, with the assistance of The Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics Agents and Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Game Warden, an arrest warrant was served on Mr. Jackson Randolph Bailey “Sparky” at his residence in Iuka. After placing Mr. Bailey into custody, he would give written consent to search his property. As Deputies and Officers searched the property, suspected M**hamphetamine, unprescribed pain medication, a variety of drug paraphernalia, and equipment used to distribute and sell narcotics would be seized. Mr. Bailey would be arrested and charged with: Sale of M**hamphetamine X2, Possession of M**hamphetamine with intent to distribute, Possession of a Controlled Substance Schedule II (6 dosage units of Acetaminophen and Hydrocodone Bitartrate), and Possession of Paraphernalia. His bond would be set at $150,000 by Judge Jeff Sparks.

05/13/2026

On May 8th, 2026 at approximately 8:30 pm deputies were conducting a safety checkpoint on County Road 169 near County Road 166. At that time deputies observed a Honda Accord approaching them South bound on County Road 169. The operator of the vehicle would slam on its brakes and quickly swerve the vehicle halfway off the roadway before coming to a stop approximately 40 yards from the deputies. Another vehicle also travelling South bound would slam on its breaks behind it almost striking the Accord. Deputies then demanded the operator of the Accord to approach them, and pull off of the roadway. As the operator of the Accord pulled off of the roadway, he would strike a patrol vehicle sitting stationary with blue lights flashing. The operator would be identified as Mr. Jacob Earl Hill of Paden. Deputies then walked down the roadway to where Mr. Hill had stopped. Deputies would retrieve a plastic bag that had been thrown into the ditch. Inside of the plastic bag would be another plastic baggy that contained approximately 29 grams of suspected M**hamphetamine, and a smaller plastic baggy that contained approximately 4 grams of suspected Co***ne. Inside of the Accord, one dosage unit of Oxycodone would also be retrieved. Mr. Hill was arrested and charged with: Possession of a Controlled Substance Schedule II (M**hamphetamine 10-30 Grams), Possession of a Controlled Substance Schedule II (Co***ne 2-10 Grams), Possession of a Controlled Substance Schedule II (Less that 2 Dosage Units), and several misdemeanor traffic violations. Mr. Hill’s bond would be set at $40,000 by Judge Seth Adams.

05/13/2026

During National Police Week, we honor the dedication, sacrifice, courage and service of law enforcement officers in Tishomingo County and across the nation.

We also pause to remember the officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their communities Their legacy will never be forgotten.