Man Charged With Failing to Register as a Sex Offender in Lafayette County

Joshua Rowland

On Jan. 6, investigators with the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office received a report from an outside agency regarding a convicted sex offender living in the area who had failed to register with Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department.

Investigators began an investigation regarding the report, and a warrant was issued for the arrest of, Joshua Rowland, 42, for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender.

Rowland was arrested at his home and transported to the Lafayette County Detention Center.

Rowland appeared before a Justice Court Judge and his bond was set at $10,000. Rowland has now been released on bond and has registered with the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office.


Staff report

2026 Rebels Football

Sun, Sept. 6vs Louisville, Nashville6:30 PM, ABC
Sat, Sep 12vs Charlotte6:45 PM, ESPN2/SECN
Sat, Sep 19LSU6:30 PM, ABC
Sat, Sep 26@ FloridaTBD
Sat, Oct 10@ VanderbiltTBD
Sat, Oct 17MissouriTBD
Sat, Oct 24@ TexasTBD
Sat, Oct 31vs AuburnTBD
Sat, Nov 7vs GeorgiaTBD
Sat, Nov 14@ OklahomaTBD
Sat, Nov 21vs WoffordTBD
Sat, Nov 28vs Mississippi State11:00 AM, ABC