Collinsville Man Going To Prison For DUI Death Of 14-Year-Old

Jackson, Miss.- Mitchell James Roberts, 24, of Collinsville, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for DUI manslaughter involving the death of a 14-year-old, announced Attorney General Jim Hood today.

Roberts was sentenced today by Lauderdale County Circuit Court Judge Lester Williamson, Jr. on one count of DUI manslaughter.

Judge Williamson sentenced Roberts to 25 years in custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, 18 years to serve, and seven years suspended followed by five years to serve post-release supervision.

Additionally, Judge Williamson ordered Roberts to pay $10,000 in fines and restitution.

The wreck happened July 13, 2013, when Roberts, while under the influence of Xanax, drove across two lanes of traffic and struck a vehicle head-on which was occupied by Arnold Aultman, Sr., and 14-year-old Arnold Aultman, Jr.

Aultman, Jr. died as a result of the wreck.

Roberts did not have a prescription for the Xanax.

He was using the drug for recreational purposes and he has two previous convictions for DUI.

The case was investigated by the Meridian Police Department with assistance by Crystal Tillman and Michael Wade of the Attorney General’s Public Integrity Division.

Prosecution of the case was handled by Assistant Attorney General Stanley Alexander and Special Assistant Attorney General Molly Miller at the request of District Attorney Bilbo Mitchell.

“Our thoughts and prayers remain with the victim’s family,” said Attorney General Jim Hood.  “We greatly appreciate the work of the Meridian Police Department and Judge Williamson’s solid sentence.”

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