Former Pearl cop Christopher Lofton sentenced to 20 years for stealing $32K from deceased woman’s home.

Former Pearl, Mississippi police officer Christopher Taylor Lofton, 30, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for stealing $32,000 in cash from the home of an elderly woman who had died of natural causes on November 18, 2024. Lofton, who was on duty during the response, took the money from a dresser drawer while officers were present. The woman’s husband reported the missing cash, prompting an investigation by the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation, which used body camera footage to confirm Lofton’s actions. He pleaded guilty to grand larceny, must repay the full amount in restitution, and surrendered his law enforcement certification. The Pearl Police Department fired him, and officials emphasized the incident did not reflect the department’s values.