Aug. 6, 2025 – A 59-year-old Southaven man is back behind bars, now facing additional and more serious charges involving crimes against children under the age of 14.
John W. Pummill was arrested again on August 6, following a deeper investigation by the Southaven Police Department’s Special Victims Unit. He is now charged with statutory rape, statutory rape of a child under 14, and rape. Authorities say these new charges stem from an older investigation dating back several years.
Pummill was previously arrested on July 17 after a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children led investigators to explicit images involving minors. That initial tip prompted Southaven Police to arrest Pummill and charge him with possession of child exploitation material.
The Southaven Police Department emphasized that Pummill’s latest arrest should serve as a reminder of the department’s commitment to standing with victims and ensuring justice is served…