Stone County Sheriff's Office

10/19/2026

Stone County is currently under a burn ban.

Dry conditions can cause rapid expansion of fires. Please refrain from using any burn barrels, debris burning, and field burning.

While grilling, please do so responsibly.

10/18/2026

Town Hall Re-Cap for those who couldn’t attend. We hope to see you at the next one!

Stone County’s sheriff said he alone kept the Flock cameras after a trial and took questions on jail billing and school bus violations

10/16/2026

BOLO: Stolen Camper

On October 13, 2026, The Stone County Sheriff’s Office, received a report concerning a stolen, 2021 Highlander Open Range Bumper Pull Camper (Pictured Above). The travel trailer possibly has a MS Tag of TLRC9356X.

Please be on the lookout for the camper and advise the Stone County Sheriff's Office CID Division of any information.

If you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers.

10/16/2026

The Stone County Sheriff’s Office will NEVER contact you via telephone requesting payment for fines concerning jury duty, ticket fines, or anything.

Please do not fall victim to scammers.

10/16/2026

Thank you to all who came out for tonight’s town hall meeting! Please watch our page, as we will announce our next meeting, and we sure hope you attend.

10/09/2026

1st Annual Breast Cancer Survivor Fish Fry

Today our agency got to meet with some of the strongest and most courageous people, Breast Cancer Survivors.

We enjoyed fellowship, sharing stories, and a fish plate. It was amazing to hear that some are now 40+ years cancer free and they still advocate on the behalf of others. Your strength, courage, and sense of community is an inspiration to us all.

We appreciate you all coming out and many thanks goes to our volunteers, who made the event possible.

We hope to see you at next year’s event.

10/08/2026

🚨 Press Release - Arrest Notification 🚨

The Stone County Sheriff's Office received a report of possible allegations of sexual abuse of a minor, and the suspect was identified as fifty nine year old, Loyd Allen Mallett. An investigation occurred, and probable cause was found to obtain an arrest warrant for Mallett.

On October 08, 2026, Investigators took Mallett into custody, without incident at his residence, in rural Stone County.

Mallett is currently charged with Sexual Battery - Position of Trust or Authority and is housed at the Stone County Regional Correctional Facility. An initial appearance will be afforded to Mallett,
by a Stone County Justice Court Judge, where a bond will be considered.

Please understand this case involves a juvenile victim and we are asking the public to respect the victim's privacy.

This case is actively under investigation. Any credible and relevant information regarding the investigation should be referred to the Stone County Sheriff's Office - Criminal Investigations Division at (601) 928-3191.

If people wish to remain anonymous, they may do so by contacting the Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers at (877) 787-5898.

10/01/2026

Earlier this week, several men at the Stone County Regional Correctional Facility completed the first step of the Evangelism Explosion Prison Ministry program.

The program is being led at the facility by Terry Tatum with Destiny Church, working alongside SCRCF Chaplain Alfred Quave.

Evangelism Explosion focuses on Christian discipleship and begins by helping participants better understand their faith, develop their personal testimony, and learn how to share the Gospel with others. As participants progress, the program moves into deeper discipleship, mentoring, and helping others grow in their faith.

Programs such as this provide those in our custody with opportunities to examine their lives, develop positive values, and make better decisions moving forward. Completing this first step is an accomplishment, and we congratulate each of these men for the work they have put into the program.

The Stone County Sheriff’s Office and Stone County Regional Correctional Facility would also like to thank Terry Tatum, Destiny Church, Chaplain Alfred Quave, and Evangelism Explosion Prison Ministry for the time they continue to invest in the men housed at our facility.

“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations…” — Matthew 28:19 KJV

10/01/2026

Please RSVP BY October 2nd!