DeSoto County DA says trial is chance to ‘stop Memphis and save DeSoto’
Memphian Kyle Dodson was found guilty of attempted first-degree murder at the DeSoto County Circuit Court in Hernando. He was accused of ambushing a Southaven police officer in March 2023 in the midst of stealing a car. (Beth Sullivan/The Daily Memphian file)
Barton campaigned on taking a tough approach on crime committed in DeSoto County by Memphis residents. This trial was his opportunity to demonstrate that commitment.
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North Mississippi DeSoto County Matthew Barton Kyle Dodson DeSoto County Circuit Court SouthavenRob Moore
Rob Moore covers North Mississippi for The Daily Memphian. He holds a B.A. and an M.A. in English from The University of Memphis.
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