The following arrests were reported for Aug. 1 - 7 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
-Clifton D. McWiliams, 41, Philadelphia, arrested 8/4/25, possession of controlled substance; possession of paraphernalia; hold for other agency; hold for MDOC
-Keith A. Rice, 64, Newton, arrested 8/4/25, bench warrant-circuit court
-Jason B. Bynum, 46, Chunky, arrested 8/4/25, contempt of court-circuit court
-Donald A. Cleveland, 61, Union, arrested 8/4/25, bench warrant-circuit court; bond surrender
-Donna Culpepper, 55, Walnut Grove, arrested 8/4/25, hold for MDOC
-Tayla O. Jackson, 20, Lawrence, arrested 8/5/25, hold for court; petit larceny-value under $1,000
-Sabrina Shelwood, 34, Newton, arrested 8/5/25, contempt of court-justice court
-Casey E. Brown-Hall, 43, Newton, arrested 8/5/25, hold for court; bond surrender
-Martin D. Smith, 56, Conehatta, arrested 8/5/25, court order-justice court judge
-Ryder L. Eady, 20, Lawrence, arrested 8/7/25, hold for NCSD
Newton Police Department
-James K. Weems, 52, Newton, arrested 8/1/25, possession of controlled substance
Decatur Police Department
-Marcus A. Jones, 26, Hickory, arrested 8/2/25, DUI-2nd offense; revoked or suspended driver’s license under implied consent law; careless driving; none or expired tag
Mississippi Highway Patrol
-Keon’te R. Hall, 25, Birmingham, AL, arrested 8/1/25, DUI-under the influence of other subject; speeding-over all posted limits
The following arrests were reported for Aug. 4 - 11 in Neshoba County. This report was compiled from the daily blotter at the Neshoba County Detention Center.
Neshoba County Detention Center
-Casey Elizabeth Hall, 43, Newton, arrested 8/7/25, possession of controlled substance; possession of marijuana in vehicle; possession of paraphernalia; contempt of court
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.
