(From the Newton County Prosecuting Attorney)A Louisiana man was found guilty by a McDonald County jury after a two-day trial on Assault in the First Degree, Armed Criminal Action, and Disarming a Police Officer. Sentencing will be held on October 4, 2023.
Michael Ray Durison, 42, was found guilty after roughly two hours of deliberation before the jury rendered their verdict to Judge Kevin Selby of the 40th Judicial Circuit on Wednesday, August 30, 2023.
In September of 2022, Durison was being held on a warrant out of his home state of Louisiana by the Newton County Sheriff’s Office when he was taken in for care at a local hospital. While at the hospital, Durison disarmed the lone jail staffer who was charged with guarding the inmate, used the jailer’s own taser to stun the jailer and subsequently fled the scene. Durison was later located after a ten-day manhunt.
The jury returned a not guilty verdict on Robbery in the First Degree for the taking of the taser.
“Protecting Law Enforcement is integral to keeping our community safe. Respect for the rule of law is part of what keeps a society functioning and convicting those that have no respect law and order will always be a priority of this office,” said Newton County Prosecuting Attorney William Lynch.
“Our team worked countless hours preparing for this trial and I’m extremely proud of everyone’s effort in securing this conviction.”
“We’re thankful to the jury and their service this week,” said Assistant Prosecutor Sarah Crites. “Law enforcement officers provide a vital service for our community, and I’m pleased that the defendant will be held responsible for his actions.”
This case was investigated by Newton County Sheriff’s Office and prosecuted by Sarah Crites and William Lynch. This is the third case won at jury trial by the Newton County Prosecutor’s office in the past four months.
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