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Hinds County deputies honored at STORM conference

Hinds County Sheriff’s Office recognized members of its DUI Enforcement Unit for achievements at last week’s STORM Conference, the agency said in a Facebook post.

Sergeant Bryant was honored for leading the state of Mississippi with 274 DUI arrests and 408 child restraint and seatbelt violations, the sheriff’s office said. The post also said Bryant was elected treasurer of the STORM State Board.

Corporal Evans was recognized for finishing second in the state with 253 DUI arrests and was reelected to the STORM State Board as sergeant at arms, according to the post.

Deputy Neal, described as a newcomer to the unit, was also acknowledged for his dedication and commitment to impaired driving enforcement. The sheriff’s office commended the deputies for their work to keep roads and communities safe.

STORM, or Sobriety Trained Officers Representing Mississippi, is a statewide organization focused on impaired-driving enforcement and training. The Hinds County Sheriff’s Office covers Mississippi’s most populous county, including the state capital, Jackson. We will provide more information as it becomes available.

Jon Myers

Jon Ross Myers founded Mississippi News Group in 2013. Before founding the organization, he worked at The Daily Mississippian, The Marion Salute and The Southern Sentinel. A Mississippi journalist and writer based in Ripley, he received second place in poetry in the 2025 William Faulkner Literary Competition for "The Garden."