Adams County Sheriff's Office

08/29/2026

ACSO Investigation Leads to Recovery of Stolen Vehicles and Arrest

NATCHEZ, ADAMS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI — August 29, 2026 The Adams County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Michael Liquinto Johnson, 53, of Natchez, following an investigation involving stolen vehicles that were located at a local salvage business.

On Friday, August 28, ACSO deputies responded to Natchez Salvage after receiving information that a vehicle connected to a previous stolen-vehicle investigation had been located there.

During the investigation, deputies were able to confirm the vehicle had previously been reported stolen. Further investigative work also led deputies to identify a second vehicle that had previously been reported stolen through the Natchez Police Department. NPD investigators were subsequently notified of the discovery.

As a result of the investigation, Johnson was arrested and booked into the Adams County Jail on August 29, 2026. He is charged with:

Grand Larceny — $1,000 to $5,000
Two Counts of False Pretenses

Sheriff Travis Patten commended the deputies involved for continuing to follow the evidence beyond the initial recovery.

“This is a good example of deputies taking the extra step during an investigation. What began with information concerning one stolen vehicle ultimately resulted in another stolen vehicle being identified and additional criminal activity being uncovered. I commend our deputies for their thoroughness and attention to detail, and we appreciate the cooperation of the Natchez Police Department and the local business involved.”

The investigation remains ongoing, and additional information may be released as appropriate.

All individuals are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

08/28/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 28, 2026

ADAMS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE OBTAINS ARREST WARRANT IN SEXUAL ASSAULT INVESTIGATION

ADAMS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office has obtained an arrest warrant for Landon Parker, 22, of Natchez, following an investigation into a reported sexual assault during the early morning hours of Friday, August 28, 2026.

At approximately 4:18 a.m., deputies responded to Merit Health Natchez regarding a reported sexual assault. The preliminary investigation determined that an adult female reported being sexually assaulted at a residence on Rand Road in Adams County. The victim’s identity is being withheld due to the nature of the alleged offense.

The ACSO Criminal Investigation Division was notified and subsequently assumed responsibility for the investigation.

Following the initial investigation and presentation of the allegations to the court, an arrest warrant was issued for Landon Parker charging him with:

• Sexual Battery — Mississippi Code § 97-3-95(1)(a)

Sheriff Travis Patten stated:

“Sexual assault allegations are taken extremely seriously by the Adams County Sheriff’s Office. Our responsibility is to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation, protect the dignity and privacy of the victim, and ensure that the evidence is properly presented through the judicial process. Because this is an active investigation, we will not release specific evidentiary details that could compromise this case.”

Additional details are being withheld to protect the victim and preserve the integrity of the ongoing investigation.

Anyone with information relevant to this investigation should contact the Adams County Sheriff’s Office at 601-442-2752.

An arrest warrant and criminal charge constitute an accusation. Landon Parker is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

08/28/2026

TREE CLEARING ACCIDENT LEAVES WORKER SERIOUSLY INJURED ON UPPER KINGSTON ROAD

ADAMS COUNTY, Miss. — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office responded Friday afternoon, August 28, 2026, to a serious workplace accident near 64 Upper Kingston Road that resulted in a 66 year old man being airlifted to a Baton Rouge hospital.

At approximately 1:20 p.m., deputies were dispatched to the Upper Kingston Road area regarding an individual who had sustained significant injuries while working as part of a tree clearance crew.

The injured worker was identified as Victor Martinez, 66. Preliminary information indicates Martinez was cutting a tree when a large tree limb that had been hanging overhead broke loose and fell, striking him in the head. The impact caused Martinez to fall and strike his head on a nearby stump, resulting in severe lacerations and other injuries.

Emergency medical personnel with AMR responded to the scene and immediately began treating Martinez. Due to the severity of his injuries, an Air Evac medical helicopter was requested. Martinez was subsequently transported by helicopter to Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, for further emergency treatment.

The incident appears to have been an accident associated with the ongoing tree clearing operation.

Sheriff Travis Patten asks the community to keep Martinez and his family in their thoughts and prayers as he receives treatment.

“Tree removal and cleanup work can be extremely dangerous, particularly when workers are dealing with damaged, weakened, or suspended limbs. We are praying for Mr. Martinez and his family and hoping for a full recovery. We also want to remind everyone performing this type of work to remain extremely vigilant, because conditions can change in a matter of seconds.”

08/28/2026

🎉 AJFC COMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIR 🎉

Come out and GET CONNECTED with resources and information available in our community to help support you and your family!

📅 August 28, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Natchez Depot River Room
200 N Broadway St., Natchez, MS 39120

Enjoy:
🍔 FREE FOOD
🍦 COOL TREATS
🤝 COMMUNITY RESOURCES & CONNECTIONS
💙 Information from organizations ready to serve and support our community

As AJFC celebrates serving our communities for 60 years, we invite families, individuals, community partners, and neighbors to join us for an afternoon of connection, information, and fun!

📣 Want to participate as a resource vendor?
Email [email protected] for more information.

Helping People. Changing Lives.

08/28/2026

08/28/2026

Adams County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public Assistance in Locating Four Wanted Fugitives

Adams County, MS – August 27, 2026 The Adams County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating four individuals wanted on serious charges ranging from embezzlement to armed robbery and arson.

If you have information on any of these suspects, do not approach them. Please contact law enforcement immediately.

WANTED:

Fred Givens Jr.

· DOB: 01/12/2001
· Last Known Address: 601 Old Washington Rd., Apt. 16 B
· Wanted For: Contempt of Court (7 counts), Aggravated Assault (Texas)

Kenyon Lequeaa Miller

· DOB: 02/07/1986
· Last Known Address: 95 West Wilderness Rd., Natchez, MS 39120
· Wanted For: Second Degree Arson, Possession of a Weapon by a Convicted Felon, Habitual Offender

Donalvin Lee Carter

· DOB: 07/08/2002
· Last Known Address: 1735 Columbus Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
· Wanted For: Armed Robbery, Armed Robbery Enhancement

HOW TO REPORT:

· Call the Adams County Sheriff’s Office at 601-442-2752
· Or contact Southwest Mississippi Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-888-442-5001

Tips may remain confidential.

08/27/2026

INTRODUCING THE MISSISSIPPI FRONT LINE HERO AWARDS

You know the ones. The ones who ran toward the danger when everyone else ran away. The ones who held on until help arrived... or who were the help that arrived just in time.

We want to hear their stories.

Darkhorse Press is proud to announce the Mississippi Front Line Hero Awards (formerly the Blue Shield Awards) honoring the men and women who serve our communities with courage, grit, and heart.

This November at our annual banquet, we will present:
🔵 Three Blue Shield Awards to outstanding law enforcement officers
🟡 Three Gold Cross Awards to exceptional fire and EMS personnel

Nominate your hero today.

Send an email to [email protected] with the subject line FRONT LINE HERO and include:

• Their name
• Agency and rank
• The incident you're nominating them for (give us details)
• Your return email address or phone number (in case we have questions)

These awards exist because of stories like theirs. Make sure we hear about them.

08/27/2026

TREE FALLS ON OUTBUILDING, CAUSING STRUCTURE FIRE ON UPPER KINGSTON ROAD

Adams County, MISS.
The Adams County Sheriff’s Office responded to 492 Upper Kingston Road on Thursday, August 27, 2026, regarding a structure fire involving an outbuilding located behind a residence.

Preliminary information indicates that a large tree fell onto a shed behind the home, causing significant structural damage. The homeowner subsequently discovered the shed fully engulfed in flames and emergency services were notified.

The Natchez Fire Department responded to the scene and began fire suppression operations. Photographs from the scene show extensive damage to the outbuilding as well as a large uprooted tree across the property.

At this time, no injuries have been reported, and the residence itself does not appear to have sustained direct fire damage based on the preliminary information available.

The Adams County Sheriff’s Office asks motorists and residents in the immediate area to use caution while emergency personnel continue working at the scene.

We appreciate the quick response of the Natchez Fire Department and all emergency personnel assisting with this incident.

Sheriff Travis Patten
Adams County Sheriff’s Office

08/27/2026

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR FORMER SHERIFF FRANK DAVIS

On behalf of the family of Former Claiborne County Sheriff Frank Davis, we would like to share the following arrangements for his homegoing services.

Visitation
📅 Saturday, September 5, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Barnes Chapel Mortuary

Funeral Service
📅 Sunday, September 6, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM
📍 Port Gibson High School
159 Old Hwy 18 No. 1
Port Gibson, MS 39150

The Davis family sincerely appreciates the prayers, calls, messages, and expressions of love shown during this difficult time.

Please help us share these arrangements with the community so that everyone who wishes to pay their respects and celebrate the life and legacy of Former Sheriff Frank Davis has the opportunity to do so.

Please continue to keep the Davis family in your thoughts and prayers.

08/27/2026

ACSO ARRESTS WOMAN FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/ AGGRAVATED ASSAULT AFTER VICTIM STRUCK BY VEHICLE

Adams County, MISS. — August 27, 2026 — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Kamazea Broadway and charged her with Domestic Violence /Aggravated Assault following an incident in which a male victim was struck by a vehicle and sustained a severe injury to his left leg.

At approximately 1:40 a.m. on August 27, 2026, ACSO deputies were dispatched to Merit Health Natchez after hospital personnel notified Adams County E-911 that a male victim had arrived with injuries reportedly sustained after being struck by a vehicle.

The investigation determined that an altercation involving Broadway and the victim had occurred during the early morning hours in the Lagrange Road area. During the course of the incident, the victim was struck by a vehicle and sustained significant bodily injury.

The victim was subsequently located injured in a ditch near the rodeo pen on Lagrange Road and transported to Merit Health Natchez for emergency medical treatment.

Deputies observed a severe open wound to the victim’s left leg with extensive visible tissue damage, requiring emergency medical attention.

As the investigation continued, deputies located Broadway and the vehicle involved at a residence on East Kirby Street. Deputies observed damage to the vehicle’s front windshield as well as what appeared to be blood on the windshield.

Based upon the information and physical evidence developed during the investigation, Kamazea Broadway was arrested and charged with Domestic Violence/ Aggravated Assault.

Broadway was transported to the Adams County Jail and booked without incident.

The Adams County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding this incident. Additional charges may be considered should further evidence warrant them.

All persons charged with a crime are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

Anyone with information concerning this incident is encouraged to contact the Adams County Sheriff’s Office at 601-442-2752.