The following arrests were reported for Oct. 10 - 16 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
-Marty L. Schrimpshire, 29, Decatur, arrested 10/10/25, domestic violence-simple assault
-Johnathan K. Gilbert, 27, Union, arrested 10/11/25, controlled substance-possession of paraphernalia; possession of marijuana in motor vehicle; obstruction-tampering with physical evidence
-John A. Gilbert, 48, Little Rock, arrested 10/11/25, possession of firearm or other weapons by convicted felon; possession of marijuana in motor vehicle; revoked or suspended driver’s license under implied constent laws; none or expired tag; hold for other agency
-Alex B. Savell, 18, Carthage, arrested 10/11/25, fleeing or eluding a law enforcement officer in motor vehicle-reckless or willful disregard for the safety of persons or property; none or expired driver’s license; DUI-zero tolerance for minors (under 21)
-Shawanda S. Hopson, 35, Meridian, arrested 10/14/25, capias-indictment
-James H. Nicholson, 64, Newton, arrested 10/14/25, sex offender-registration failure
-Sandra R. Johnson, 54, Lake, arrested 10/15/25, capias-indictment
Newton Police Department
-Kenneth J. Johnson, 40, Newton, arrested 10/13/25, simple possession of marijuana
-Dora D. Handford, 39, Forest, arrested 10/16/25, disorderly conduct-failure to comply with request or command of law enforcement officers; resisting arrest
Union Police Department
-Holden S. Winstead, 27, Union, arrested 10/13/25, grand larceny
The following arrests were reported for Oct. 13 - 20 in Neshoba County. This report was compiled from the daily blotter at the Neshoba County Detention Center.
Neshoba County Detention Center
-Briceton Pierre Harrison, 39, Decatur, arrested 10/13/25, contempt of court; hold for circuit court
-John Allen Gilbert, 48, Little Rock, arrested 10/15/25, contempt of court; hold for circuit court, hold for drug court
-Gregory Henson Thames, 33, Hickory, arrested 10/17/25, serving sentence-misdemeanor
-Michael Lewis, 52, Union, arrested 10/19/25, hold for circuit 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.
