US EditionDeSoto County Sheriff Puts Resources 'on Alert' After Memphis National Guard Announcement
DeSoto County Sheriff clears jail of state prisoners to prepare for potential crime influx following federal task force deployment in Memphis, where violent crime rates are highest nationwide.
- On Monday, DeSoto County Sheriff Thomas E. Tuggle II asked the Mississippi Department of Corrections to remove all state prisoners to free space in the DeSoto County jail ahead of a National Guard deployment tied to the Memphis Safe Task Force.
- The Memphis Safe Task Force was deployed after President Donald Trump announced a Presidential Memorandum Monday citing Memphis, Tennessee's overwhelming violent crime levels.
- Sheriff Beasley said, `I spoke with Sheriff Bonner about an hour last night on the phone, and we discussed the different things we could be looking at with the deployment of the National Guard.` Officials noted Mason has about 600 beds, and Shelby County Jail at 201 Poplar is overcrowded.
- DeSoto County officials said local enforcement will handle all crimes within the county, with Sheriff Thomas E. Tuggle II vowing arrests and prosecution for offenders.
- The U.S. Attorney General said more federal agents will come to Memphis next week, officials acknowledge unclear National Guard roles, and local agencies stress regional cooperation amid same-day deployment notices.
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DeSoto County sheriff puts resources 'on alert' after Memphis National Guard announcement
DESOTO COUNTY, Miss. — During a news conference on Monday night, DeSoto County Sheriff Thomas Tuggle said the county's law enforcement officers are ready to take on criminals who may flee from Memphis when the National Guard arrives. "I want to assure every citizen of DeSoto County, that your safety is our top priority," the sheriff began. "We are fully prepared to protect our community from any criminal activity that attempts to spill across ou…
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