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Press Release

Pearl River Community Man Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Habitual Domestic Violence

For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Mississippi

Jackson, MS – A Pearl River Community man was sentenced to 37 months in prison for habitual domestic violence.

According to court documents, Eric Shane Dan, 48, using his fist, struck his spouse causing a laceration to her face which required medical treatment. Dan was previously convicted of domestic assault on two separate occasions.

Acting U.S. Attorney Patrick A. Lemon of the Southern District of Mississippi and Special Agent in Charge Robert Eikhoff of the Federal Bureau of Investigation made the announcement.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation and Choctaw Police Department investigated the case.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Bert Carraway prosecuted the case.

Contact

Contact: Karen Coates
Public Affairs Officer
Karen.coates@usdoj.gov 
 

Updated July 1, 2025