
Jody Owens Hinds County District Attorney
On August 6, 2019, Jody E. Owens II was elected District Attorney of the 7th Circuit Court District
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The Southern Association for College Admission Counseling (SACAC) will host its College Admission Workshop on Saturday, April 1 at Jackson Prep. This is a great opportunity for scholars to speak with college reps and learn about the admissions process! #1District1Direction #WeAreJPS ... See MoreSee Less

You’re invited to attend and meet DA Owens at the JSU Votes’ Candidate Introductions, a first-time event for JSU Votes in an effort to improve voter education and raise awareness on 2023 state and local elections. This event is intended to educate Jackson State students and surrounding City of Jackson voters on the 2023 pool of potential public servants and the offices they are seeking. It will be held on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 on the campus of Jackson State University from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm in the College of Liberal Arts Auditorium 266. This year’s Candidate Introductions is open to all statewide candidates and the local Hinds County candidates whose jurisdiction encompasses Jackson State University. ... See MoreSee Less


Missing person investigation: Ebony Owens-36 of Edwards was reported missing this afternoon by family. Her white 2015 ACURA TXL (MS-LP ONTYME3) is also missing. She was last known to be in the Clinton and I-20 area last night. Anyone with any information call HCSO 601-352-1521.Update: a burned vehicle believed to belong to Owens was located at 6AM in the area of Old Hwy 80/Jones Rd. in Edwards. The license plate was also recovered in a nearby area. The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is urged to contact HCSO. ... See MoreSee Less

Dameon Stewart has been sentenced for three counts of armed robbery and one count of armed carjacking, following his conviction last month. He will serve 20 years for each count.Everyone deserves to go about their daily lives without fear of being victimized. This sentence should serve as a warning to those individuals who choose to prey on our citizens: you will be brought to justice and you will pay for your crimes. ... See MoreSee Less

Following a jury trial in the Circuit Court of Hinds County, Devon Odom was convicted of First Degree Murder and Armed Robbery. Odom was sentenced as a habitual offender to life without the possibility of parole on both counts. “I hope today’s conviction and sentence sends a clear message that violent crime will not be tolerated in Hinds County,” DA Owens said following the verdict. “My office will continue to seek the maximum sentence for individuals who choose to terrorize our citizens.” #OwensForDA #SmartJustice ... See MoreSee Less
Thank you DA Owens, it means a lot to us knowing that we are a little safer with every bad person being punished and put behind bars🙏
Keep up the good work Jody
Thank you to all of the law enforcement professionals from throughout the county who attended our training last week. It is always a great experience to engage with the brave men and women who keep Hinds County safe!Jackson Police Department Hinds County Sheriff's OfficefClinton Police DepartmenttMississippi Bureau of InvestigationaMississippi Insurance DepartmenttMississippi Bureau Of NarcoticsoMississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and ParksPByram, MS - Police DepartmenttMississippi Office of Homeland SecurityurRaymond Police DepartmenttmMississippi Highway PatrolaMississippi Department of Public Safety (Official)cial) (Captiol PolMississippi Department of RevenuevMississippi Department of Agriculture and Commercemerc#OwensForDAF#SmartJusticestice ... See MoreSee Less
No constables. ?? We are law enforcement ?