5/28/2013
Pearl Man Receives 30-year Sentence for Gratification of Lust Involving two Minor Children
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Brian Harris Porch received a 30-year sentence after he entered a plea of guilty to two counts of Gratification of Lust. Porch entered his guilty plea at the end of the first day of his trial.

5/2/2013
Armed Robber Sentenced to 40 Years
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Bobby Lee Allen was found Guilty of Armed Robbery, Accessory After the Fact to Murder, and Conspiracy to Commit Armed Robbery, following a two day trial on February 26, 2013.

4/23/2013
Child Molester Receives Two Life Sentences plus Twenty Years
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today, following a three-day trial, the verdict for convicted child molester Joseph Cook. Cook received two life sentences plus 20 years for sexual battery and directing or causing a felony to be committed by a person under 17 years of age.

3/19/2013
Three Men Imprisoned Following Capital Murder
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Robert Carson was found guilty of Capital Murder, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, and Conspiracy to Commit Armed Robbery, following a three day trial on March 6, 2013.

2/27/2013
Pearl Man Receives 30-year Sentence for Sexual Battery and Gratification of Lust Involving a 4 –Year Old Girl
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Jeffrey Mitchum II received a 30-year sentence after a jury found him guilty of sexual battery and gratification of lust involving a four-year-old girl.

2/14/2013
District Attorney Michael Guest Release App for Smartphones
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today the launch of a new application for use with smartphones. The public can now readily receive information about the work of the District Attorney’s Office.

2/8/2013
Man Receives 60-Year Sentence for Armed Robbery and Aggravated Assault
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Javier J. Adams pled guilty to the crimes of armed robbery and aggravated assault. Adams entered his plea of guilty on the morning of his trial. Adams has been sentenced to 60 years in prison. The last 30 years of his sentence was suspended. He will be required to serve the first 30 years of his sentenced without the possibility of parole or early release.

1/22/2013
Madison Dollar Tree Robber Receives 45-year Sentence
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Lyndon Myers was sentenced last week and received a 45 year sentence after a jury found him guilty of three counts of armed robbery, conspiracy to commit armed robbery and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon following his trial in November.

12/6/2012
Man Receives 33-Years for Killing Woman after an Argument over Drugs
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Willie James Washington Jr. pled guilty to the manslaughter of Teresa J. Beal Page. He will receive twenty years in prison for manslaughter, ten years for auto theft and three years for arson.

10/25/2012
Keen Convicted of Capital Murder for Killing a Madison Man
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that following a three-day trial Jonathan Scott Keen was convicted of capital murder of Kerry Prisock. Keen was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

10/15/2012
Second Jackson Man Sentenced to Life without Parole For the Capital Murder of 37-Year-Old Brandon Woman
Madison and Rankin Counties' District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Walter D. Burton pled guilty Monday for the capital murder of 37-year-old Leslie Sheppard Doame. He will receive life in prison without parole. Co-defendant Jermaine A. Tyler pled guilty of the same crime in April 2012 and received life in prison without parole.

10/11/2012
Rankin Man Receives Life in Prison for Killing Girlfriend
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that following a two day trial, Robert Floyd McGuire was found guilty for the murder of his longtime girlfriend, Lynda Tate. Following the verdict of guilty by the jury he was sentenced to serve a term of life in prison.

9/18/2012
Man Pleads to Statutory Rape and Sexual Battery Involving a Five-Year-Old Child: Receives 41-Year Sentence
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Challis Lewis received a 33-year sentence after pleading guilty to the statutory rape and sexual battery of a five-year-old girl. Lewis is required to serve his sentence day-for-day in prison without the possibility of parole or early release. In addition, he is required to register as a sex offender upon his release from custody.

9/11/2012
The Final of Three Latin King Gang Members Convicted in Violent
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Marshall Brian Chandler was sentenced to serve 45 years in prison for kidnapping and aggravated assault after a Madison County jury convicted in him in June following a two day trial.

8/20/2012
Business Burglar Receives 35-Year Sentence
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that James I. Johnson received an 80 year sentence; the last 45 years were suspended, after entering pleas of guilty to ten counts of business burglary and one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He also received five years of supervised probation upon his release.

8/2/2012
Two Violent Criminals Receive 50-Year Sentence Following Kidnapping at the Walgreens in Madison
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Rashun Johnson and Jerome Van, Jr. plead guilty to armed carjacking, armed robbery and kidnapping and were sentenced to 50 years in prison. They will serve thirty years in the custody at the Mississippi Department of Corrections without the possibility of probation, parole or early release. The last twenty years of their sentence were suspended.

7/26/2012
Madison Shooter that left Victim Paralyzed Receives 40-year Sentence
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Craig D. Sallie was convicted by a jury of aggravated assault and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, receiving a 40-year sentence for shooting Jason Gregory in 2011. Ten years of his sentence was suspended.

7/10/2012
Three Latin King Gang Members Convicted in Violent Assault Madison and Rankin Counties
District Attorney Michael Guest announced today three members of the Latin Kings street gang were convicted for their involvement in the kidnapping and aggravated assault of Zachariah Henley.  The Latin Kings are one of the largest and most organized street gangs in the United States and have just recently begun to organize and recruit members in Mississippi.

6/25/2012
Jackson Lawyer Receives 40 Year Sentence for Embezzlement
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that former Jackson attorney Vann Leonard received a 40 year sentence for embezzling more than $500,000.00 from several clients that he represented in 2008 and 2009.

6/7/2012
Major Drug Dealer Receives 54 Year Sentence
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guestannounced today that Shaun Mays was sentenced to serve 54 years in prison after pleading guilty to possession of Marijuana and Cocaine.

5/23/2012
Craig’s List User Receives 42 Years in Prison for Armed Robbery
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that following a two-day jury trial, Howard Doyle received a 42-year sentence for armed robbery.  Five years will be suspended and Doyle will be required to serve every day of his 37-year sentence imposed by the court. 

4/24/2012
Man Found Guilty of Two Counts of Sexual Battery and One Count of Gratification of Lust Involving a Young Girl: Receives 60-Year Sentence
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today, following a multi-day trial, that Malcolm Clifton Weeks was found guilty on two counts of sexual battery and one count of gratification of lust involving a 14-year-old girl. 

4/12/2012
DA Guest Newsletter #3
It has been my honor and privilege to serve you as your District Attorney for the past four years. Thank you, citizens of Madison and Rankin Counties, for this opportunity. I believe the criminal justice system is most effective when the District Attorney’s Office and law enforcement officials work together to keep our communities safe.

3/20/2012
DA Guest: 61 Year Old Man Receives 35 year Sentence for Sex Crimes Involving Three Children
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today, following a multi-day trial, that Joe Earl Cole was found guilty of sexual battery and gratification of lust involving three children who were 7-9 years of age when the crimes occurred.

3/6/2012
Rankin Man receives a 30-Year Sentence for Child Abuse of a nine-month old Child
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that following a three day trial that Charles Dennis Harris was found guilty of felony child abuse.  Harris who was sentenced to serve thirty years in prison with the last eight years of his sentence suspended. 

2/23/2012
Former Fugitive Receives 26-year Sentence for Armed Robbery
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Kenneth Flowers received a 26-year sentence for two counts of armed robbery, after being found guilty by a jury following a two day trial.  Flowers will be required to serve every day of his 26-year sentence imposed by the court. 

2/2/2012
Rankin County Man Receives 35-Year Sentence for Rape
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Rumond McNair received a 35-year sentence, following a two-day trial, for raping a woman last year. Ten years of his sentence will be suspended and he will serve the remaining 25 years day-for-day without the possibility of parole.

1/26/2012
Dollar General Store Armed Robber Receives 40-Year Sentence
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Daniel Deant Thomas received a 40-year sentence for four counts of armed robbery through a plea agreement.  Fifteen years of his sentence will be suspended and he will have to serve the remaining 25 years day-for-day in prison.

1/17/2012
Madison Man Receives a 30-Year Sentence for Manslaughter and for Possessing a Firearm as a Convicted Felon
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Pedro Scottist Gibson received a 30-year sentence for manslaughter and possessing a firearm by a convicted felon through a plea agreement.

12/21/2011
Madison Man Receives a 60-Year Sentence for Selling Crack Cocaine
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Dennis Beal, of Canton, was found guilty following a two day trial for selling cocaine and was sentenced to 60-years in prison, which he will be required to serve every day and without the possibility of parole or early release. He was charged as a non-violent habitual offender and a subsequent drug offender.

12/13/2011
Rankin County Man Receives a 25-Year Sentence for Possessing Thousands of Images of Child Pornography
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that John McAndrew Bevalaque received a 25-year sentence, which he will serve day-for-day, for possessing thousands of images of child pornography.

12/1/2011
Two Men Charged in Rankin County Received Life Sentences
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that following a four- day trial that Clarence Jones was found guilty of Capital Murder and Motor Vehicle Theft.

10/28/2011
Two Rankin County Men Sentenced for Aggravated Assault and Robbery That Occurred at the Pearl Park
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that William Albritton and Joseph Wheeler plead to aggravated assault and robbery. Through a plea agreement, Albritton received a 25-year sentence and Wheeler received a 30-year sentence.

10/13/11
Jackson Man Receives Maximum Sentence For Armed Carjacking
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Frederick Calhoun was sentenced to 30 years in prison for Armed Carjacking in Madison County.

9/22/11
Madison County Man Found Guilty of Murdering his Former Wife over Child Custody
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Joseph Robert Reith was convicted in Madison County by a jury, after a three-day trial, for murdering his former wife over the custody of their son.

8/2/11
Habitual Offender Receives a 20-Year Sentence for Stealing a Car and Possessing a Firearm
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Terry Wales received a 20-year sentence, through a plea agreement, for stealing a car and possessing a firearm by a convicted felon.

6/24/11
MC Herald: Police dept. gets new canine for unit
The Ridgeland Police Department is getting a new dog for the K-9 Unit, thanks to a donation from the Madison/Rankin District Attorney Michael Guest.

6/8/11
Pearl Man Receives 60-Year Sentence for Selling Drugs and Business Burglary
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Jimmy “Big Boy” Mitchell, through a plea agreement, received a sentence of 60 years with the last ten years suspended.

5/19/11
Man Receives Life Sentence for Ridgeland Murder
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Robert Harvey, Jr. was sentenced to a life sentence, through a plea agreement, for the murder of Carmen Simone Sanders that took place in Madison County in 2010.

5/17/11
Canton Man Receives Maximum Sentence for Voter Fraud
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Terrance Watts was sentenced to 10 years in prison for his illegal participation in two elections held in Madison County.

5/5/11
Man Receives 15-Year Sentence for Identity Theft From a Member of our Armed Services
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Shawn Atkins received a 15-year sentence for stealing $380 through identity theft from a member of our armed services.

5/3/11
Man Receives Life in Prison for Murder Following A Three-Day Trial
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Greg Wilder was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Daniel Thomas, following a three-day trial.

4/21/11
Nine Time Convicted Felon Sentenced to Life without Parole
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that James Christopher Skinner, a violent habitual offender, was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole.

4/6/11
Madison County Murderer Receives 30-year Sentence
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that William L. Nelson received 20 years to serve for manslaughter and 10 years to serve for using a firearm as a convicted felon, through a plea agreement.

2/17/11
Ten Year Old Cold Case Results in Child Rapist receiving a 30-year Sentence
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Michael Truss received a 30-year sentence for the statutory rape of an 11 year old girl.

12/21/10
Cold Case Results in 18-Year Sentence for Armed Robbery
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Adrian Octancus Harvey received a sentence of 18 years to serve for the armed robbery of two O’Charley’s Restaurant employees in Ridgeland.

12/7/10
Guest: Man Receives A sentence of Life plus 10 years for Murder and Aggravated Assault
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Mack Watts, Jr. received a life sentence for murder and ten years for aggravated assault through a plea agreement.

11/23/10
Canton Drug Dealer Receives a 60-Year Prison Sentence
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Wesley Archie received a 60-year sentence for the possession of cocaine with intent to sell, and sale of cocaine.

9/28/10
Drug Kingpin Receives a 60-Year Sentence for Selling Illegal Drugs
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that, through a plea arrangement, Thuan Van Tran received a 60-year sentence for two counts of selling ecstasy.  Twenty years of his sentence will be suspended.

9/23/10
Two Men Receive 28-Year Sentences for Dozens of Automobile Burglaries
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Gregory Phillip Hardges and Andreas T. Paesler both received a 28-year sentence for their involvement in a string of automobile burglaries in Rankin County.

9/20/10
Braxton Man Receives Two 15-Year Sentences for Gratification of Lust Involving a Child
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that, following a two-day trial, Michael Timothy Grantham was convicted on one count of gratification of lust involving a child; the day of sentencing, Grantham pled to an additional count of gratification of lust involving the same child.

8/5/10
Drug Dealer Receives 60-Year Sentence
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that a jury found Gregory Antonio Hollins of Jackson guilty of selling cocaine.

8/2/10
DA Guest on Dateline about Hughes Case
Dateline's 12-part video feature telling the story of Avis Banks' murder.

6/30/10
Madison County Drug Dealer Receives 120-Year Sentence
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Jermaine Mitchell was found guilty of selling drugs within 1500 feet of a school by a jury of his peers and was sentenced to 120 years in Jail.

6/22/10
Florence Woman Receives 20-Year Sentence for Manslaughter
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Tammy Lynn Burchfield received a 20-year sentence, through a plea agreement, for manslaughter in the death of Ruth Griffin.

6/3/10
Ridgeland Cocaine Dealer Receives a 60-Year Sentence
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that William Thornton Harper received a 60-year sentence for selling cocaine in Rankin and Madison Counties.  Harper also pled guilty to a 2001 charge of stealing a law enforcement vehicle in Madison County.  Through the plea agreement, the last twenty years of his sentence were suspended.

6/1/10
Attempted Purse Snatcher/Lawn Mower Thief Receives 15-Year Sentence
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Zachery Dwayne Clanton received a sentence of 15 years to serve for robbery and a sentence of 10 years to serve for grand larceny through a plea agreement.

5/16/10
Final Defendant of a Trio Responsible for the Death Of a Brandon Teenager receives a 50-year sentence
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Martez Harris received a 50-year sentence for manslaughter and drive-by-shooting, through a plea agreement.  He is the final defendant of a trio who killed a Brandon teenager.  Five years will be suspended from Harris’ sentence.

5/13/10
Man Who Led Police on a Three-County Chase Sentenced to Life Without Parole
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Phillip Earl Young was sentenced this week to life without the possibility of parole following a trial in March where the jury found him guilty of felony evasion and automobile burglary.

5/5/10
White Supremacist Murder Suspect Could Face Death Penalty
The MDOC inmate accused in last month's murder of well-known white supremacist Richard Barrett could face the death penalty. During a preliminary hearing in a Rankin County courtroom Tuesday, charges against 22-year-old Vincent McGee were upgraded from murder to capital murder.

4/20/10
Woman Receives 20-year Sentence for Killing Boyfriend Over Cell Phone
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Lisa Maria Prince was sentenced to 20 years in prison for manslaughter in the stabbing death of her boyfriend of eight years.

4/1/10
Canton Man Arrested for Computer Crimes Against A Minor
A Canton man has been arrested and charged for computer crimes against a minor following an investigation by Louisiana authorities, announced Attorney General Jim Hood today.

3/20/10
A MESSAGE FROM MICHAEL GUEST
During the past two years, I have had the honor and the privilege to serve as your District Attorney. You hired me to do a job and I want to report on the progress that your District Attorney's office is making. We understand that we work for you and that results matter.

2/26/10
Man Receives 40-year Sentence after being found Guilty of Two Counts of Armed Robbery and One Count of House Burglary that occurred at Sunchase Apartments
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Avery Neyland was sentenced to 40 years in prison for two counts of armed robbery and one count of house burglary.

2/9/10
DA Guest: Jackson Man Found Guilty of Two Counts of Armed Robbery and One Count of House Burglary that Occurred in Ridgeland
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that a Madison County jury found Avery Neyland guilty of two counts of armed robbery and one count of house burglary for his role in the crimes at the Sunchase Apartment Complex.

1/21/10
Career Criminal Receives 35-year Sentence
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that John Henry Fortenberry was sentenced, through a plea agreement, to 25 years in prison for armed robbery and 10 years in prison for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

1/14/10
Madison Man Receives 30-year Sentence for Two Counts of Exploitation of a Child
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that, through a plea agreement, John M. Frazier was sentenced to a 30-year sentence for two counts of exploitation of a child.

1/7/10
Second Defendant in a Trio Responsible for the Death of a Brandon Teenager Receives a 20-year Sentence
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Jeffery Donald received a 20-year sentence for conspiring to commit murder.  None of his sentence was suspended. 

11/24/09
Pearl Murderer Found Guilty; Receives Life in Prison Following a Two-Day Trial
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Daniel F. Barber, Jr. of Pearl was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Patrick Spears.

11/18/09
Ridgeland Carjacker Receives 40-Year Sentence
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Ricky Moore was sentenced to 40 years in prison for armed carjacking and the possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

11/3/09
Jackson Man Receives 15 Years for Robbery
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Brandon Flowers of Jackson was sentenced to 15-years in prison, through a plea agreement. Flowers will have to serve all 15 years in the state penitentiary for robbing a man outside of North Park Mall.

10/14/09
Video: Hughes Trial: The Prosecution
District Attorney Michael Guest discusses the guilty verdict returned to Carla Hughes for the murder of Avis Banks.

10/14/09
Clarion Ledger: Death row or life term?
After more than eight hours of deliberation over two days, a Madison County Circuit Court jury on Tuesday convicted Hughes of two counts of capital murder in the Nov. 29, 2006, death of Avis Banks and her unborn child.

9/24/09
Morton Man Receives 20-Year Sentence for Conspiracy to Commit Murder
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Corey Amos received a 20-year sentence for conspiring to commit murder.  None of his sentence was suspended. 

9/18/2009
Madison County Man Receives 30-Year Sentence for Sexual Battery of a Minor
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Lester D. Smith received a 30-year sentence, through a plea arrangement, for sexual battery involving a Madison County minor.

9/9/2009
Canton Man Sentenced to 15 years for stealing $50 from 67-year-old-victim
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Marcus Donell Sims of Canton was sentenced to serve 15 years in the state penitentiary for the robbery of a 67-year-old-man. 

8/24/2009
Former employee of Madison Central High School Pleads Guilty to Sexual Battery
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Kelly Bozeman, a former employee of Madison Central High School, pled guilty in Madison County Circuit Court to sexual battery.

7/22/2009
Pearl Man Receives 40-Year Sentence for Sex Crimes Involving Children
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Paul Edward Jones received a 40-year sentence for sexual battery and statutory rape involving four children.  Ten years of his sentence will be suspended.

7/14/2009
Canton Man Receives 23-Year Sentence for Statutory Rape
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Jessie Beal received a 23-year sentence for statutory rape.  Beal will be required to serve every single day of his 23-year sentence imposed by the court.  In addition, he will be required to register as sexual offender upon his release.

7/8/2009
Habitual Offender sentenced to Life without Parole
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Jerry Lamar Whitlock, a habitual offender, was sentenced to life without parole for attempted automobile burglary. 

6/9/2009
DA Guest: Man Receives 45-year Sentence for Robbing the Drury Inn of $92 with a Handgun
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Walter Tard, who was convicted by a jury in May for the armed robbery of the Drury Inn in Ridgeland, was sentenced to 45 years in prison in Madison County Circuit Court.  Ten years will be suspended...read more

6/8/2009
Rankin Record: DA Michael Guest is Tough on Crime
Rankin and Madison Counties Distrit Attorney Michael Guest is tough on crime. Prior to being sworn in to office in 2008, Guest served as an assistant district attorney for 12 years...read more

6/1/2009
Man Who Murdered Friend Receives Life Sentence
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Billy Ray Corkern pled guilty to murder in the August 2008 death of Robert Clemons.  The defendant was sentenced to life in prison...read more

5/18/2009
DA Guest: Jury Finds Man Guilty of Robbing the Drury Inn of $92 with a Handgun
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that a Madison County jury found Walter Tard guilty of the armed robbery of the Drury Inn in Ridgeland...read more

5/12/2009
Madison County Mother Receives 20-year Sentence for Manslaughter Death of Her Daughter
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Barbara Veal of Canton received a 20-year sentence through a plea arrangement for manslaughter involving the 2004 death of her three-year-old daughter, Samantha Stewart...read more

5/11/2009
Jackson Man Receives 30-Year Sentence for Selling Cocaine, 15-Year Sentence for Simple Robbery and 20-year Sentence for Aggravated Assault
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Delrico Harris received a 30-year sentence for selling cocaine.  Ten years will be suspended.  In a separate incident, Harris was sentenced to 15 years for robbery and 20 years for aggravated assault.  All sentences, which were reached through a plea agreement, will run concurrently...read more

5/7/2009
Madison Man Receives 15-Year Sentence for Purse Snatching
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Jimmy Lee Fisher, Jr. of Madison received the maximum 15-year sentence for robbery through a plea agreement...read more

5/5/2009
Rankin County Man Found Guilty of Gratification of Lust by a Jury Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that John T. Gore of Rankin County was found guilty by a jury last week of gratification of lust involving a 21-month-old child...read more

4/20/2009
Madison Women Found Guilty of Sexual Battery and Gratification of Lust involving a 12-year old boy is Sentenced to 55 years
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Tyshuna Cooper Ross received a 55 year sentence yesterday for sexual battery and gratification of lust, 37 years will be suspended...read more

4/13/2009
Jury Finds Man Guilty of Attempted Kidnapping In Madison County
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that last week a jury found Calvin Dwayne Veazy guilty for the attempted kidnapping of his wife in Ridgeland...read more

4/6/2009
Pearl Man Receives a 30-year Sentence for Sexual Battery Involving a Minor
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Christopher Wayne Wilkins was sentenced to a 30-year sentence for sexual battery of a child through a plea agreement.  Ten years will be suspended...read more

3/19/2009
Robber Who Stole $80 Receives 15 Years for Robbery and 20 Years for Aggravated Assault
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Jerry Jerome Carson received 15 years for robbery and 20 years for aggravated assault involving a Canton victim.  The sentences will run concurrently...read more

3/12/2009
Two Drug Dealers Receive 25-year Sentences and $100,000 Fines
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Calvin P. Shelton, Jr. and Reginald Shelton both received a 25-year sentence and a $100,000 fine after being found guilty by a Madison County Jury in January for possession of approximately 25 pounds of marijuana...read more

3/4/2009
Those Who Robbed Victim at Gunpoint and Injured Two during Chase Receive Long Sentences for Multiple Crimes
Guest stated, “Huggins and Hayes are both very dangerous individuals who held a handgun and stole a victim’s wallet and truck and then lead police on a high speed chase that created a potential for serious injury or death of innocent people.” ...read more

3/2/2009
Rankin County Woman Receives 50-Year Sentence after Being Found Guilty of DUI Mayhem
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Tonya Gann was found guilty of two counts of DUI Mayhem and received a 50 year sentence.  Ten years will be suspended.  The judge also ordered Gann to pay $500,000.00 in restitution to the victims...read more

2/24/2009
Canton Man Receives a 30-Year Sentence for Statutory Rape
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Michael R. Maye of Canton received a 30-year sentence for statutory rape through a plea arrangement.  Maye will be required to spend all 30 years in prison without the possibility of parole and will have to register as a sex offender upon his release from the Mississippi Department of Corrections...read more 

2/12/2009
Canton Man Receives a 35 Year Sentence for Statutory Rape
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Gregory D. Plummer of Canton received a 35-year sentence for statutory rape through a plea arrangement.  Ten years of his sentence will be suspended.  Plummer will be required to spend 25 years in prison without the possibility of parole and will have to register as a sex offender upon his release from the Mississippi Department of Corrections...read more

2/6/2009
DA Guest sNewsletter #2
Serving as your District Attorney for the past year has been both an honor and privilege. Just more than a year ago, you entrusted me to prosecute criminals who have broken our laws. This is a responsibility that I take seriously. Working with one of the most talented staffs assembled throughout the state and with outstanding law enforcement, we have accomplished a great deal in 2008...read more

2/5/2009
Teenage Killer Receives 20-Year Sentence for Killing Another Teenager
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Tevin Green received a 20-year sentence for manslaughter, through a plea agreement, for killing Arthravius Harris on February 14, 2008...read more

2/3/2009
Canton Man Receives a 35 Year Sentence for Rape
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that James Weatherspoon of Canton received a 35-year sentence for rape through a plea arrangement.  Ten years will be suspended and Weatherspoon will be on probation for five years.  Weatherspoon will be required to spend 25 years in prison without the possibility of parole and will have to register as a sex offender upon his release from the Mississippi Department of Corrections...read more

1/15/2009
District Attorney Michael Guest Announces Two Drug Dealers Found Guilty of Possession of 25 Pounds of Marijuana
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Calvin P. Shelton, Jr. and Reginald Shelton were found guilty by a Madison County Jury for possession of approximately 25 pounds of marijuana.  The marijuana has a street value of more than $25,000.00...read more

12/29/2008
Cocaine Trafficker Receives 60 Year Sentence
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that David Trejo was sentenced to 60 years by Circuit Court Judge Samac Richardson in Madison County for possession of more than two kilos of cocaine, which has a street value of $50,000.00...read more

12/17/2008
Madison Women Found Guilty of Sexual Battery and Gratification of Lust involving a 12-year old boy
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Tyshuna Cooper Ross was found guilty last week by a Madison County Jury of sexual battery and gratification of lust involving a 12-year-old boy...read more

12/15/2008
Clinton Man Receives 30-Year Sentence for Armed Robbery and Aggravated Assault
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Eugene Palmer, Jr., received a 30-year sentence for armed robbery and aggravated assault through a plea agreement. Ten years will be suspended...read more

12/3/2008
Man Pleads to Two Consecutive Life Sentences in 2007 Double Homicide
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that William Tackett pled guilty to murder in a shooting over a child custody dispute and will serve two consecutive life sentences...read more

11/19/2008
Canton Man Receives 20-year Sentence for Aggravated Assault and Robbery
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Joshua Demarcus Boone was sentenced to 20 years in prison for the aggravated assault and robbery of a woman in a Canton church parking lot.  Boone will be required to serve 85% of his sentence...read more

11/13/2008
Northside Sun: DA works to reduce backlog
Michael Guest was sworn in as district attorney (DA) for Madison and Rankin counties in January. He recently sat down with Northside Sun Staff Writer Anthony Warren to reflect on his first 10 months in office...read more

11/10/2008
Drug Dealer Receives 45-Year Sentence
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced that following a one-day trial, Robert Hilliard was found guilty of selling $200 worth of crack cocaine and was sentenced to 45 years.  Though fifteen years was suspended, Hilliard will be required to serve 85% of his sentence...read more

10/30/2008
District Attorney Michael Guest Announces Man Who Killed His Wife Receives Life In Prison
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Chandle Hobson pled guilty of murder and received a life sentence for killing his wife, Twonda Faye Thomas.  Two of their children, ages nine and seven, witnessed the murder...read more

10/30/2008
Man Who Murdered Couple Pleads Guilty After Almost Six Years of Delays Receives Life Sentence
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Tyrone Vaughan pled guilty to two counts of murder in an almost six year old case where James and Lorayne Ward were robbed and killed.  The defendant entered his plea of guilty after testimony began, but prior to the case being submitted to the jury for their deliberations.  He received a life sentence...read more

10/28/2008
Pearl Man Convicted of Two Counts of Sexual Battery Receives 35 -Year Sentence
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Tommy Junior McCrory of Pearl, who was found guilty following a three-day trial in September, received a 35-year sentence for two counts of sexual battery against two minor children.  The last five years will be suspended...read more

10/21/08
Second and Third Co-Defendants Receive Life Sentence for Murder
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Anthony Perez and Corey Sims both received a life sentence for the murder of Filimon Centeno Juarez that occurred in Rankin County on August 20, 2007...read more

10/7/08
Murderer Receives Life in Prison Without the Possibility of Parole
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Jermaine Stevenson pled guilty and received a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole for the murder of Sonya Darty...read more

9/29/2008
Pearl Man Convicted of Two Counts of Sexual Battery
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Tommy Junior McCrory of Pearl was found guilty of two counts of sexual battery involving two minor children.  McCrory was convicted by a jury last week in Rankin County...read more

9/24/2008
Armed Robber Who Stole $5 Receives 39-year Sentence
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Edward Myers received a 39-year sentence for armed robbery.  Nine years will be suspended. Myers will be required to serve his entire sentence without the possibility of probation or parole...read more

9/22/08
Man Who Plead to Manslaughter Receives 35-year Sentence
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today Keison Jones received a sentence of 35 years to serve in the November 16, 2007 slaying of Marcus Ollie...read more 

9/16/08
Teenage Murderer Receives Life Sentence
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Jason Lee Flores received a life sentence for the murder of Filimon Centeno Juarez that occurred in Rankin County on August 20, 2007.  Flores also agreed to testify against his co-defendants, Corey Sims and Anthony Perez...read more

9/15/08
Man Who Exchanged Gunfire during a Ridgeland Robbery Receives 60-Year Sentence
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Peter Grossley was sentenced to 60 years today by Circuit Court Judge Samac Richardson in Madison County for armed robbery and aggravated assault involving a Ridgeland liquor store on July 25, 2007...read more

9/11/08
Man Who Shot Two Pearl Police Officers Receives 88-Year Sentence
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Kirk Mayers received an 88-year sentence for aggravated assault on two law enforcement officers, possession of a stolen firearm and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.  The sentence was handed down by Circuit Court Judge Samac Richardson in Rankin County today...read more

8/29/08
Man Who Shot Two Pearl Police Officers Found Guilty
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced that Kirk Mayers was found guilty yesterday of aggravated assault on two law enforcement officers, possession of a stolen firearm and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon...read more

8/11/2008
Man Who Raped Elderly Woman Receives 82 -Year Sentence
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Kirby Shavers was sentenced in Rankin County Circuit Court by Judge William Chapman, III for raping an elderly woman, kidnapping, burglary, grand larceny and aggravated assault to 82 years...read more

8/8/2008
Man Who Exchanged Gunfire during a Ridgeland Robbery Found Guilty
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Peter Grossley was found guilty late yesterday of armed robbery and aggravated assault involving a Ridgeland liquor store in July 25, 2007...read more

8/5/2008
Man Who Raped Elderly Woman to Enter Open Plea: Sentencing Scheduled for next Monday
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Kirby Shavers entered an open plea in Rankin County Circuit Court late today for raping an elderly woman, kidnapping, burglary, grand larceny and aggravated assault...read more

7/17/2008
Man Receives 25 Years for the DUI Death of a 15-Year-Old Girl
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Jason Thornton was sentenced to 25 years for the DUI death of 15-year-old Teressa Sanders.  Ten years will be suspended and Thornton will be under supervised probation for five years...read more

6/20/2008
DUI/Manslaughter Case Yields 20 Years
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Felicia Carter was sentenced to 20 years for Manslaughter.  Six years will be suspended. In April 2007, the Madison County Sheriff’s Department responded to a call regarding a one car accident.  The vehicle crossed the center line and hit a ditch, resulting in the vehicle going airborne and landing on its roof...read more

6/2/2008
District Attorney Michael Guest Announces Home Burglar Receives 25-Year Sentence
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that John Willie Bell, Jr., received a 25-year sentence for burglarizing a Ridgeland apartment in March 2005.  Bell was convicted as a habitual offender and will be required to spend his entire 25-year sentence in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections...read more

5/19/2008
Man Who Assaulted Law Enforcement Officers Receives 30 Year Sentence
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Lee Vester Williams was sentenced to 30 years in prison, with twelve years suspended, for aggravated assault involving two law enforcement officials...read more

5/8/2008
Man Convicted of Statutory Rape Received 30 Year Sentence
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Linell Hawkins, Jr., of Canton was sentenced to 30 years for statutory rape.  Fifteen years will be suspended...read more

4/22/2008
Murderer Receives 20 Years in Prison in 2003 Case
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Mario Clark pled guilty to manslaughter and was sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in the 2003 robbery and murder of Juan Contreras.  Five years will be suspended...read more

4/9/2008
Man Carrying 500 Pounds of Marijuana Sentenced to 30 Years

Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Ian Robert Austin of Georgia was sentenced to 30 years for possession with intent to sell and/or distribute 500 pounds of marijuana...read more 

4/3/2008
Rankin Ledger- Clearing out the jail
Rankin/Madison District Attorney Michael Guest has made big promises early in his first term. One of those was to ease crowding at the county jail by eliminating some of the backlog on the court docket...read more

3/26/2008
Statutory Rapist Receives 30-year Sentence
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Justin Johnson was sentenced to a 30-year sentence for statutory rape, fifteen years will be suspended...read more

3/24/2008

Man Who Raped a Child Received 30 Year Sentence

Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Wilbert Caldwell of Ridgeland was sentenced to 30 years for sexual battery, with ten years suspended.  Caldwell will be required to spend every day in prison and will not be eligible to be released until he is 68 years old...read more

3/24/2008
Ridgeland McDonald’s Robber Receives 15-year Sentence
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Clifton Robinson was sentenced to a 15-year sentence for the Robbery of the McDonald’s Restaurant in Ridgeland on July 12, 2007...read more

3/6/2008
Northside Sun- Guest trying to clear up backlog of cases for Madison County
NEARLY FIVE YEARS after he was indicted in Madison County for capital murder, Mario Clark has not faced a jury trial...read more

3/6/2008
Rankin Ledger Editorial- DA works to ease jail overcrowding
One of the key reasons so many people have found Rankin County such an attractive place to put down roots is the county's low crime rate...read more

3/6/2008
Madison County Herald- DA: Hinds crime hits Ridgeland
County Line Road isn't much of a barrier to keeping criminals out of Madison County, District Attorney Michael Guest says...read more