The following arrests were reported for July 11 - 17 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
-Kadijah L. Kirkland, 29, Meridian, arrested 7/11/25, hold for another agency
-Daniel S. Smith, 46, Ackerman, MS, arrested 7/12/25, public drunk
-Thadis B. Misso, 33, Union, arrested 7/15/25, domestic violence-simple assault
-Amanda D. Sanders, 36, Conehatta, arrested 7/15/25, domestic violence-simple assault
-Paul J. Sykes, 32, Morton, arrested 7/17/25, hold for other agency
Newton Police Department
-Kadrian Robinson, 24, arrested 7/13/25, DUI-1st offense; controlled substance-possession of paraphernalia
-Joe Clay, 32, Newton, arrested 7/14/25, disorderly conduct-disturbing the peace
-Terrell Fielder, 47, Newton, arrested 7/15/25, public drunk; discharge of firearm inside city limits
Union Police Department
-Willie L. Williams, 67, Union, arrested 7/16/25, leaving the scene of an accident; DUI-2nd offense
The following arrests were reported for July 14 - 21 in Neshoba County. This report was compiled from the daily blotter at the Neshoba County Detention Center.
Neshoba County Detention Center
-Samantha Fortenberry Anthony, 36, Union, arrested 7/15/25, contempt of court
-Joshua Antionne Boler, 22, Union, arrested 7/18/25, serving sentence-misdemeanor
-Janice Faye Dykes, 68, Union, arrested 7/19/25, possession of paraphernalia; careless driving; no proof of insurance; possession of controlled substance
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.