MISSISSIPPI-Deputy Sheriff Thomas Patrick Barnes, of the Jefferson Davis County Sheriff's Department, died April 10, 2021. Deputy Barnes was responding to a domestic violence call at a hotel. He was responding to the call as a backup for the Prentiss Police Department. Deputy Barnes patrol car left the roadway and struck a tree.
Deputy Barnes served as a part-time officer with the Prentiss PD in addition to working for the Jefferson David County Sheriff's Department.
He is survived by his wife, children, and grandchild.
Hilary Rodela
Hilary Rodela is currently a Surveillance Officer, a former Private Investigator, a former Crime Scene Investigator, and Evidence Technician. She worked for the Ruidoso (NM) Police Department as well as the Lubbock (TX) Police Department. She has written for several public safety publications and has extensive law enforcement and forensic training and is pursuing forensic expertise in various disciplines. Hilary is a freelance public safety writer and curriculum developer for the National Investigative Training Academy.
