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Natchez Today
By the People, for the People
Natchez Man Arrested on Statutory Rape Warrant in Adams County
43-year-old Michael Shawn Simpson Sr. taken into custody by Adams County deputies
Published on Feb. 14, 2026
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A 43-year-old Natchez man, Michael Shawn Simpson Sr., has been arrested on an outstanding statutory rape warrant in Adams County, Mississippi. The warrant was issued by an Adams County judge on February 9th and charges Simpson under state law for an alleged incident involving unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor younger than 16 that occurred on or about September 22, 2011 in Adams County.
Why it matters
Statutory rape charges are serious criminal offenses that can carry significant prison sentences. This arrest highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to investigate and prosecute such cases, even if they occurred over a decade ago.
The details
According to the Adams County Sheriff's Office, deputies with the Special Operations Division took Simpson into custody on February 11th around 12:38 pm. He was arrested without incident and transported to the Adams County Sheriff's Office Detention Center, where he is being held as a pretrial detainee with no bond set, pending an initial court appearance to determine bond and future proceedings.
- The warrant was issued by an Adams County judge on February 9, 2026.
- Simpson was arrested on February 11, 2026 around 12:38 pm.
The players
Michael Shawn Simpson Sr.
A 43-year-old man from Natchez, Mississippi who was arrested on an outstanding statutory rape warrant in Adams County.
Adams County Sheriff's Office
The law enforcement agency that executed the arrest warrant and took Simpson into custody.
What’s next
Simpson will appear before a judge for an initial court hearing to determine bond and future proceedings in the case.
The takeaway
This arrest underscores the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to investigate and prosecute allegations of statutory rape, even if the alleged incidents occurred many years in the past. It serves as a reminder that such serious criminal charges can have lasting legal consequences.
