The Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department announced charges against two men following a burglary investigation. On February 6, 2026, deputies responded to a report of a shed break-in on County Road 1219, with several items reported stolen.
On February 14, authorities identified Dustin Blade Asher, 23, and Austin Tyler Adams, 30, both of Booneville, as suspects. Both men face charges of burglary of a commercial building.
Adams also faces additional charges of possession of a weapon by a felon, conspiracy, and is being charged as a habitual offender, according to the sheriff’s office. Bond for Asher was set at $25,000, while Adams’ bond was set at $105,000.
The case has been forwarded to the next Prentiss County Grand Jury. Investigator Aaron Stolz is handling the case, with assistance from investigators Torie Jumper and Kolby Knight, the sheriff’s office 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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