The following arrests were reported for July 4 - 10 in Newton County. This report was compiled from the daily blotter at the Newton County Jail. All suspects should be presumed innocent until found guilty in a court of law.
Newton County Sheriff Department
-Tracy L. Shimfessel, 54, Newton, arrested 7/4/25, revoked or suspended driver’s license; possession of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoids in motor vehicle
-Mary D. Shoemaker, 58, Lake, arrested 7/5/25, simple possession of marijuana
-Alex Boyd, 41, Forest, arrested 7/5/25, possession of schedule I or II controlled substance
-Devonte Davis, 30, Starkville, arrested 7/5/25, DUI-BAC .08% or more
-Ellion L. Grant, 22, Scooba, arrested 7/6/25, simple possession of marijuana
-Amos E. Donald, 43, Lake, arrested 7/6/25, transfer and possession of controlled substance with intent
-Brittany N. Moore, 36, Union, arrested 7/6/25, transfer and possession of controlled substance with intent
-Michael Eichelberger, 43, Conehatta, arrested 7/7/25, domestic violence-simple assault
-Jordin Collins, 31, Pearl, MS, arrested 7/8/25, domestic violence-simple assault
-Santiago L. Reed, 44, Lawrence, arrested 7/10/25, domestic violence-simple assault
-Antonio D. Bell, 24, Conehatta, arrested 7/10/25, possession of controlled substance
-Lightning L. Anderson, 30, Conehatta, arrested 7/10/25, possession of controlled substance
Decatur Police Department
-Shane L. Smith, 23, Hickory, arrested 7/10/25, speeding (over all posted limits); revoked or suspended driver’s license under implied consent law; no insurance
Mississippi Highway Patrol
-Jerome T. Chapman, 52, Newton, arrested 7/7/25, DUI-1st offense; no insurance; none or expired driver’s license
-Marcus D. Skinner, 43, Morton, arrested 7/10/25, DUI-1st offense; possession of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoids in motor vehicle; no insurance; none or expired driver’s license
Mississippi Department of Corrections
-Willie M. Hall, 69, Newton, arrested 7/8/25, hold for MDOC
-Joseph D. Autman, 57, Collinsville, arrested 7/8/25, hold for MDOC
Mississippi Department of Public Safety
-Nicholas Presswood, 39, York, AL, arrested 7/7/25, DUI-under the influence of other substance; no driver’s record or duty status; unlawful possession of alcoholic beverages
The following arrests were reported for July 7 - 14 in Neshoba County. This report was compiled from the daily blotter at the Neshoba County Detention Center.
Neshoba County Detention Center
-Corey Rayborn, 37, Union, arrested 7/7/25, suspended driver’s license; seat belt violation; no insurance; improper license tag-altered
-Billie Alford Isom, Conehatta, arrested 7/8/25, failure to appear
-Randy Lewis, 58, Union, arrested 7/8/25, DUI-1st offense
-Taysia Deshaye Lewis, 22, Conehatta, arrested 7/11/25, failure to appear
-Joshua Antionne Boler, 22, Union, arrested 7/11/25, serving sentence-misdemeanor
-Kierra Dontaja Ickom, 28, Newton, arrested 7/12/25, failure to appear
-Ebonek Shuntia Wilson, 36, Union, arrested 7/12/25, contempt of court
-Caden Daniel Cantner, 20, Conehatta, arrested 7/13/25, DUI-1st offense; improper lane usage
Questions or concerns about the weekly arrest report can be sent to leach@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.
