The following arrests were reported for Aug. 29 - Sept. 4 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
-Darren Crader, 56, Newton, arrested 8/30/25, simple possession of marijuana; controlled substance-possession of paraphernalia
-Preston Beech, 54, Newton, arrested 8/30/25, possession of controlled substance
-Joshua K. Parks, 39, Lake, arrested 8/30/25, revoked or suspended driver’s license
-Krystal Patrick, 35, Lake, arrested 8/30/25, DUI-child endangerment (1st offense)
-Bennie L. Sessums, 50, Newton, arrested 8/31/25, bench warrant-justice court; possession of controlled substance
-Shatara Anderson, 28, Newton, arrested 8/31/25, abuse or neglect of vulnerable person; aggravated assault-manifesting extreme indifference; domestic violence-simple assault; willful or malicious trespassing
-Keyunta M. Griffin, 25, Newton, arrested 9/1/25, DUI-2nd offense
-Dora D. Handford, 39, Newton, arrested 9/1/25, malicious mischief-felony
Newton Police Department
-Diamond Thames, 31, Newton, arrested 8/30/25, disorderly conduct-failure to comply with request or command of law enforcement officers; disorderly conduct-disturbing the peace; resisting arrest
-Sheila Pitts, 62, Newton, arrested 9/2/25, DUI-2nd offense
-Derik D. Fielder, 33, Newton, arrested 9/2/25, simple possession of marijuana
-Ronald M. Williams, 53, Newton, arrested 9/4/25, bench warrant-justice court x2; seatbelt violation; no insurance; none or expired driver’s license
Decatur Police Department
-Alexis Jones, 22, Decatur, arrested 8/29/25, disorderly conduct-failure to comply with request or command of law enforcement officers
Union Police Department
-Willie L. Williams, 67, Union, arrested 9/3/25, DUI-test refusal; possession of controlled substance
East Central Police Department
-Zachary T. Ealy, 19, Morton, arrested 9/2/25, domestic violence-simple assault
Mississippi Highway Patrol
-Kaleb K. Traxler, 21, Newton, arrested 8/31/25, DUI-1st offense; speeding; simple possession of marijuana
-Gary W. Goss, 42, Carthage, arrested 9/4/25, no insurance; obstructing public streets-willful obstruction of use by impeding traffic; DUI-under the influence of other substance
Mississippi Department of Public Safety
-Lester Woodall, 34, Port Orange, FL, arrested 9/1/25, no driver’s license or duty status
The following arrests were reported for Sept. 1 - 8 in Neshoba County. This report was compiled from the daily blotter at the Neshoba County Detention Center.
Neshoba County Detention Center
-Corey Glenn Brooks, 35, Union, arrested 9/4/25, contempt of court; possession of cocaine; possession of controlled substance
-Kennis King Jackson, 63, Union, arrested 9/4/25, contempt of court
-Savannah Celeste McCombs, 24, Union, arrested 9/4/25, failure to appear
-Steven Daryl Wilson, 60, Conehatta, arrested 9/4/25, failure to appear
-Tiffany Lane Shoemake, 27, Conehatta, arrested 9/6/25, 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.
