On December 12, 2023, DA Owens held his Third Annual Holiday Social & Toy Drive at 4th Avenue Lounge in Jackson. to deserving children at Canopy Children’s Solutions, Matt’s House Shelter for Women & Children, and Gateway Rescue Mission.
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In 2025, the Office of the Hinds County District Attorney demonstrated responsibility and a commitment to justice, holding offenders accountable while protecting the rights, safety, and dignity of Hinds County residents. Dedicated prosecutors, investigators, and support staff addressed violent crime with discipline and professionalism, advancing serious cases to trial and pursuing outcomes that reflected the gravity of each offense and the needs of victims and their families. Working closely with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, our team strengthened public safety while upholding fairness and integrity. We approached every prosecution with a singular purpose: to deliver justice in a…
Press Release-Dontarius Magee
Passenger Sentenced to 30 Years After Guilty Plea in Lyft Driver Attack April 15, 2025 Hinds County District Attorney Jody E. Owens, II, announced on Monday, April 14, 2025, that Dontarius Magee pleaded guilty to four charges — armed robbery, armed carjacking, attempted murder, and kidnapping — all related to a 2021 incident. On November 2, 2021, Jackson Police Officers responded to a shooting incident involving Brandy Littrell, who had been attacked shortly after picking up a passenger through Lyft at the Spring Lake Apartments in Byram. The passenger, later identified as Dontarius Magee, 17 at the time, lured Littrell…
Press Release- Maurice Forte
Triple murderer found guilty May 16, 2024 (Jackson, MS) Hinds County District Attorney Jody E. Owens, II, announces the successful prosecution in the trial of 29-year-old Maurice Forte who was convicted on four counts of capital murder. On September 16, 2018, the Jackson Police Department responded to a shooting at a home on Marwood Dive. Upon arrival, officers observed a male sitting in the front yard with a pistol on his right side who identified himself as Maurice Forte. Officers proceeded into the residence and found the bodies of three unresponsive females lying in puddles of blood with multiple gunshot…
Top Cop Luncheon 2025
May 13, 2025 On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, law enforcement leaders from across Central Mississippi gathered in Jackson for the annual Top Cops Luncheon, a longstanding event where agencies come together to recognize officers, deputies, and agents who have demonstrated exceptional service throughout the year. Among the honorees, Hinds County District Attorney’s Office Investigator Willie A. Sanders was named a 2025 Top Cop in recognition of his dedication to public safety and leadership within the community. The Hinds County District Attorney’s Office was proud to celebrate his achievement and to join colleagues from across the region in acknowledging his service. …
Investigator Jermaine Magee Honored with Top Cop Award of Excellence
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Press Release-Isaac Griffin
Suspect in Fatal Shooting Found Guilty of Murder March 14, 2025 (Jackson, MS) Hinds County District Attorney Jody E. Owens, II, announced today that a jury has found Isaac Griffin guilty of manslaughter in connection with the shooting death of 46-year-old Kenneth Beals. On July 17, 2022, Jackson Police officers responded to a reported shooting at 2318 Ludlow Avenue. Upon arrival, officers discovered the deceased body of Beals at the front door, covered by a blanket. An investigation revealed that the shooting resulted from an argument, during which Griffin shot Beals multiple times. The victim succumbed to his injuries at…