JACKSON COUNTY – A Jackson County woman has been charged with child abuse following an investigation that began in September 2025, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office.
Sheriff John Ledbetter said Melissa Pearson, 46, was charged April 9, 2026. The charge stems from an incident involving a juvenile known to Pearson, according to the sheriff’s office.
Authorities said Pearson’s bond was set at $25,000. The Mississippi Department of Corrections also charged her with a probation violation.
Because the case involves a juvenile, no further details were released.
