Natchez Municipal Court Handles Variety of Cases

Recent rulings include DUI non-adjudications, a reckless driving case set for dismissal, and other charges.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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The Natchez Municipal Court has recently handled a range of cases, including a reckless driving charge that will be dismissed after the defendant completes defensive driving school, several DUI cases that resulted in non-adjudication sentences and fines, a domestic violence case that was remanded to the files, and a shoplifting case that was dismissed.

Why it matters

The municipal court plays an important role in addressing lower-level crimes and misdemeanors in the Natchez community. These rulings provide insight into the types of cases the court handles and the outcomes, which can impact public safety and community perceptions of the justice system.

The details

In the recent cases, the court dealt with a range of offenses, including reckless driving, DUI, domestic violence, and shoplifting. Several of the DUI cases resulted in non-adjudication sentences, where the charges will be dismissed if the defendants meet certain conditions, such as paying fines. A reckless driving case was set to be dismissed after the defendant completed defensive driving school, while a domestic violence case was remanded to the files, and a shoplifting case was dismissed.

  • The cases were heard on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

The players

Jacolby Randell Johnson

An 18-year-old charged with reckless driving, whose case will be dismissed after completing defensive driving school.

Montrell Rochod Conner

A 37-year-old charged with DUI - refusal to submit to test, who was sentenced to non-adjudication with a $870.50 fine.

James Addison Crawford

A 44-year-old charged with simple assault/domestic violence, whose case was remanded to the files.

Johnathan Keon Deal

A 35-year-old charged with shoplifting, whose case was dismissed.

Lisa Horton Flattmann

A 56-year-old charged with disorderly conduct - failure to comply with requests of officer, whose case was remanded to the files for six months.

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The takeaway

The Natchez Municipal Court is handling a variety of lower-level criminal cases, with outcomes ranging from dismissals to non-adjudication sentences. These rulings highlight the court's role in addressing community-level offenses and maintaining public safety.