BOONEVILLE, Miss. — A 44-year-old man was sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to fondling charges in Booneville, Mississippi.
Michael Leroy Mace entered his plea on Jan. 8, 2026, and was sentenced Monday by Circuit Court Judge Michael P. Mills Jr. The judge ordered the sentence to be served day-for-day, with no eligibility for parole or early release. Mace also must register as a sex offender.
The Booneville Police Department investigated the case, which was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Joel Baldwin. The District Attorney’s Office credited lead Investigator Corie Gann Robbins and the police force for their efforts in resolving the case.
In addition to the prison term, Mace will serve three years of post-release supervision. The case was prosecuted on behalf of the state by Herring, District Attorney for the First Circuit Court District.
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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