Booneville Man Arrested on Counts of Luring of Minor for Sexual Purposes

A Booneville resident has been arrested by authorities after two separate reports were filed against him, which claimed that he was courting minors for sexual purposes over the internet. 

Brandon Scott Raines was taken into custody after the reports led to warrants being issued by a judge in Prentiss County. 

More information can be found in an official release below:

Two separate reports were filed with the Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department.

Both complainants, went to Prentiss County Justice Court and signed affidavits on Brandon Scott Raines of Booneville.

Justice Court Judge Kimi Kitchens issued two warrants for suspect for two counts of Computer Luring of Person’s Under 18 for Sexual Purposes.

Deputies Jason Chism and Josh Brumley served the warrants.

Bond was set at $50,000.00 Professional Bond Only.

The case will be presented to the next Prentiss County Grand Jury.