The following arrests were reported for July 18 - 24 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
-Denise Nicholas, 42, Newton, arrested 7/19/25, trespassing after notice of non-permission; disorderly conduct-failure to comply with request or command of law enforcement officers
-Debra Field, 67, Carthage, arrested 7/19/25, possession of controlled substance; possession of paraphernalia
-Marion L. Price, 32, Little Rock, arrested 7/21/25, perjury
-Robert E. Hollingsworth, 46, Lawrence, arrested 7/23/25, DUI-under influence of controlled substance
Newton Police Department
-Michael F. Frazier, 52, Lawrence, arrested 7/20/25, DUI-1st offense; revoked or suspended driver’s license under implied consent law
-Anderw Nicholson, 55, Newton, arrested 7/21/25, possession of controlled substance
-Ben Grass, 59, Newton, arrested 7/21/25, DUI-1st offense
Union Police Department
-Kenyota K. Amos, 52, Newton, arrested 7/22/25, disorderly conduct-disturbing the peace
Mississippi Department of Corrections
-William Franklin, 65, Newton, arrested 7/23/25, violation of probation
The following arrests were reported for July 21 - 28 in Neshoba County. This report was compiled from the daily blotter at the Neshoba County Detention Center.
Neshoba County Detention Center
-Sarah Ann Cole, 65, Union, arrested 7/21/25, no driver’s license; no insurance; failure to signal lane change; improper lane usage; seat belt violation; speeding more than 20 miles over limit x5; disobey traffic control device x2; reckless driving; felony pursuit; improper passing; driving on the wrong side of road
-Marina Lashel Smith, 34, Conehatta, arrested 7/22/25, contempt of court; failure to appear
-Mary Tubby, 31, Decatur, arrested 7/23/25, DUI-3rd offense (felony)
-Justin Ray Hall, 45, Conehatta, arrested 7/25/25, contempt of court
-Gregory Henson Thames, 33, Hickory, arrested 7/25/25, possession of marijuana-1st offense; DUI-2nd offense
-Hallee Logan Crapps, 26, Union, arrested 7/26/25, trafficking of controlled substance
-Bryson Oneal Smith, 19, Union, arrested 7/27/25, DUI-1st offense
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.
