The following arrests were reported for June 17-23 in Newton County. This report was compiled from the daily blotter at the Newton County Jail.
Newton County Sheriff’s Department
Joshua Vaughn, 23, Meridian, arrested 6/17/22, petit larceny
Anthony D. Bolton, 26, Meridian, arrested 6/19/22, robbery-use of deadly weapon
Justin Hubbard, 34, Philadelphia, arrested 6/19/22, bench warrant, telephone harassment
Jimmy G. Turner, 49, Newton, arrested 6/21/22, possession of controlled substance
Gillis R. Duett, 28, Union, arrested 6/22/22, possession of marijuana, disturbing the peace, possession of controlled substance
Kevin D. McNeil, 51, Louin, arrested 6/23/22, controlled substance-acquisition by fraud
Newton Police Department
Comondrell R. Lanier, 39, Meridian, arrested 6/19/22, failure to comply-disorderly conduct, public drunk
LaDarrus Watts, 34, Newton, arrested 6/21/22, bench warrant
Decatur Police Department
James A. Jones, 50, Decatur, possession of stolen firearm, possession of firearm by convicted felon, contempt of court
Mychal A. Williams, 33, Hickory, arrested 6/21/22, shoplifting
Howard R. Amerson, 52, Newton, arrested 6/21/22, bench warrant
Mississippi Highway Patrol
Milton Hillie, 46, Lawrence, suspended license, no insurance, littering, DUI 2nd
Fabian J. Wilson, 42, Heidelberg, DUI 1st
Neshoba County Sheriff’s
Department
Tyrese D. Brown, 23, arrested 6/18/22, bench warrant
Questions or concerns about the weekly arrest report can be sent to bmaze@newtoncountyappeal.com. If you have any information about a crime, call the East Mississippi Crime Stoppers line at 855-485-TIPS (8477). Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward if the tip leads to an arrest.
