The following arrests were reported for Sept. 26 - Oct. 2 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
Nikiltte A. Jim, 24, Philadelphia, arrested 9/26/25, capias-indictment
Eli A. Crenshaw, 23, Decatur, arrested 9/26/25, capias-indictment
Ryan L. Hillhouse, 43, Chunky, arrested 9/27/25, DUI-test refusal
Bobby E. Hogan, 54, Collinsville, arrested 9/27/25, simple assault-causing bodily injury; willful or malicious trespassing
Christian McGee, 23, Hickory, arrested 9/28/25, shooting into dwelling house
Michael M. Lewis, 20, Hickory, arrested 9/28/25, shooting into dwelling house
Jalen L. Munnings, 23, Meridian, arrested 9/29/25, bond surrender
Dwyon R. Altman, 23, Shubuta, MS, arrested 9/30/25, capias-indictment
Briceton P. Harrison, 39, Decatur, arrested 9/30/25, possession of controlled substance; hold for MDOC
Justin K. Larkin, 37, Newton, arrested 10/1/25, capias-indictment
Newton Police Department
James F. Gordon, 21, Newton, arrested 9/29/25, aggravated assault-use of deadly weapon
Pervis J. Word, 28, Newton, arrested 9/29/25, aggravated assault-use of deadly weapon
Acrindal R. McCray, 47, Louin, arrested 9/30/25, controlled substance-possession of paraphernalia; simple possession of marijuana; obstruction-tampering with physical evidence; unlawful possession of weapon or contraband in correctional facility; possession of controlled substance; hold for other agency
Mark McCray, 59, Louin, arrested 9/30/25, DUI-3rd offense; controlled substance-possession of paraphernalia
Jonathan Turner, 49, Newton, arrested 10/1/25, disobedience of traffic control device
Hickory Police Department
Miguel A. Evans, 22, Hickory, arrested 9/27/25, shooting into dwelling house
Mississippi Highway Patrol
Demario L. Jones, 39, Lawrence, arrested 9/28/25, DUI-2nd offense; no insurance; seatbelt violation; speeding
Mississippi Department of Corrections
Richard G. Maples, 35, Merriam, KS, arrested 10/2/25, hold for MDOC
The following arrests were reported for Sept. 29 - Oct. 6 in Neshoba County. This report was compiled from the daily blotter at the Neshoba County Detention Center.
Neshoba County Detention Center
Joshua Garrett, 40, Union, arrested 9/30/25, DUI-1st offense
Aaron Ray Charlie, 41, Conehatta, arrested 10/2/25, DUI-1st offense; no proof of insurance; expired license tag; possession of marijuana in vehicle; 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.
