ADAMS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE PRESS RELEASE December 12, 2019
Natchez, MS: At approximately 1:00 pm this afternoon, Deputies responded to a call of a possible hostage situation at 256 Morgantown Rd. Upon arrival, deputies encountered one female victim with injuries to her face and upper torso. Another victim said the offender had fled the residence through a rear window and was possibly armed. The area was cordoned off and a short time later, deputies encountered 23 year old Jeffery Dylan Hartley who was threatening to kill himself. Deputies were successful in talking Jeffery into surrendering and he was taken into custody. Jeffery was taken to the Adams County Jail where he was charged with Aggravated Domestic Violence, Possession of a Weapon by a Convicted Felon, and Parole Violation. Other charges are pending. No bond pending arraignment.
Travis Patten, Sheriff
MS Sheriff’s Association
National Sheriff’s Association
Troop M, District 9 Law Enforcement Liaison
Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association