The following arrests were reported for Aug. 15 - 21 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
-Lena C. Allen, 46, Decatur, arrested 8/15/25, bench warrant-circuit court
-Arrion K. Williamson, 36, Conehatta, arrested 8/16/25, DUI-1st offense
-Dalton B. Petty, 28, Union, arrested 8/16/25, simple assault-attempt by physical menace to create fear
-April L. Johnson, 55, Union, arrested 8/17/25, disorderly conduct-failure to comply with request or command of law enforcement officers; detain for NCSD; possession of controlled substance
-Michael D. Smith, 31, Hickory, arrested 8/18/25, controlled substance-possession of paraphernalia
-Kaitlyn E. Allgood, 28, arrested 8/18/25, controlled substance-possession of paraphernalia
-Jesse L. Devine, 19, Decatur, arrested 8/19/25, DUI-1st offense; DUI-aggravated-causing death, mutilates, disfigurement
-Emmett C. Calvert, 39, Collinsville, arrested 8/20/25, felonious child abuse
-Amir T. Collins, 22, Newton, arrested 8/21/25, bench warrant-circuit court; hold for NCSD
Newton Police Department
-Deloris W. Reese, 57, Southaven, MS, arrested 8/18/25, possession of controlled substance
-Patti L. Edwards, 55, Meridian, arrested 8/20/25, controlled substance-possession of paraphernalia
-Anthony D. Hoffer, 27, Meridian, arrested 8/20/25, possession of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoids in motor vehicle; controlled substance-possession of paraphernalia
-Christopher D. Stevens, 49, Daleville, MS, arrested 8/20/25, grand larceny
-David H. Jordan, 67, Newton, arrested 8/21/25, possession of controlled substance
Union Police Department
-Montral D. Curlin, 35, Union, arrested 8/16/25, domestic violence-simple assault; hold for MDOC x2
Mississippi Highway Patrol
-Camron C. Blaylock, 22, Newton, arrested 8/15/25, possession of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoids in motor vehicle; DUI-1st offense; motor vehicle violation-specific penalty not provided
-Ladavious S. Robinson, 33, Newton, arrested 8/17/25, DUI-under the influence of other substance
-Courtney D. Blaylock, 37, Carthage, arrested 8/21/25, DUI-1st offense; speeding; none or expired tag
Mississippi Department of Public Safety
-Joseph P. Conerly, 27, Brandon, arrested 8/19/25, no driver’s license or duty status
The following arrests were reported for Aug. 18 - 25 in Neshoba County. This report was compiled from the daily blotter at the Neshoba County Detention Center.
Neshoba County Detention Center
-Breeanna Anderson, 20, Union, arrested 8/20/25, failure to appear
-Lisa Lee Griffith, 53, Sebastopol, arrested 8/23/25, contempt of court; failure to appear x3
-Christopher Wallace, 46, Union, arrested 8/23/25, domestic violence-simple assault
-Jon Errol Gusman, 43, Decatur, arrested 8/24/25, DUI-1st offense
-William Lloyd Hammer, 59, Union, arrested 8/24/25, probation violation
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.
