The Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department arrested Jacob Stewart, 32, of Rienzi, Mississippi, on suspicion of home repair fraud, authorities said.
The investigation began after two residents filed a complaint on April 22, 2026, claiming Stewart accepted $12,300 for repair work but performed only minimal labor before abandoning the project, according to reports from the sheriff’s office.
Investigator Aaron Stolz collected financial records, the contract, photographs, and statements from the victims. An affidavit was submitted to Justice Court, which issued a warrant for Stewart’s arrest. On May 13, 2026, deputies took Stewart into custody after contacting him at his residence.
Stewart was advised of his rights and gave a written statement. He appeared before Judge Craig Bishop on May 14, 2026, with a bond set at $25,000 for a professional bond.
The case remains under investigation, authorities said.
Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.
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