January 30, 2026

Lafayette County Sheriff

The Office of Sheriff is a four year term filled through an at-large election process. Duties of the Sheriff involve two primary areas; law enforcement of the county and administrative. The law enforcement duties are to keep the peace in Lafayette County while administrative duties consist primarily of serving as the county jailor. Due to the growth of Lafayette County, the Sheriff Department now employs 26 deputies working four 12 hour shifts.
Waterford, Mississippi Couple Charged with Child Endangerment After Three Juveniles Testing Positive for Methamphetamine Angela Rogers, 26 years of Waterford, Mississippi.

Waterford, Mississippi Couple Charged with Child Endangerment After Three Juveniles Testing Positive for Methamphetamine

Lafayette County Sheriff August 5, 2025 0
On July 18, 2025, investigators with the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department received a report from Child Protective...
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Belden Man in a Dodge Charger Wanted in Three States Flees and Evades Lafayette County Sheriff Deputies, But Not for Long Zequavian Lequan Knox (black male 25 years old) of Belden, Mississippi.

Belden Man in a Dodge Charger Wanted in Three States Flees and Evades Lafayette County Sheriff Deputies, But Not for Long

Lafayette County Sheriff May 20, 2025 0
On May 16, 2025, a Lafayette County Sheriff Deputy, while on patrol, observed a Dodge Charger with...
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