The following arrests were reported for Oct. 17 - 23 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
-Tiesha M. Roberts, 33, Newton, arrested 10/18/25, DUI-1st offense
-Jimmy D. Kennedy, 38, Forest, arrested 10/19/25, domestic volience-simple assault; hold for other agency
-James A. Ward, 57, Little Rock, arrested 10/20/25, domestic violence-simple assault
-Rodney E. Fielder, 40, Newton, arrested 10/22/25, capias-indictment
-Tracy L. Shimfessel, 54, Newton, arrested 10/23/25, revoked or suspended driver’s license
Newton Police Department
-Jerome T. Chapman, 52, Newton, arrested 10/18/25, DUI-1st offense; driving with revoked or suspended driver’s license
-Derek L. Wash, 50, Newton, arrested 10/28/25, driving with revoked or suspended driver’s license, simple possession of synthetic cannabinoids
Union Police Department
-April L. Johnson, 55, Union, arrested 10/17/25, DUI-under the influence of controlled substance; disorderly conduct-disturbance of family; bond surrender
-Nathan C. Boone, 19, Hickory, arrested 10/19/25, reckless driving-1st offense
Mississippi Department of Safety
-Corey J. Friend, 38, Meridian, arrested 10/17/25, driving with suspended or revoked license; motor vehicle-lighting equipment requirements; motor vehicle-improper equipment; violation-specific penalty not provided; hold for other agency
-Robert J. Roman, 29, Jacksonville, FL, arrested 10/19/25, possession of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoids in motor vehicle; DUI-under the influence of other substance
Mississippi Highway Patrol
-Cassie A. Harrison, 29, Union, arrested 10/18/25, DUI-1st offense; no insurance; none or expired driver’s license
The following arrests were reported for Oct. 20 - 27 in Neshoba County. This report was compiled from the daily blotter at the Neshoba County Detention Center.
Neshoba County Detention Center
-Egypt Rashi Mason, 35, Union, arrested 10/20/25, possession of marijuana in vehicle
-Curtis Williamson, 42, Conehatta, arrested 10/20/25, contempt of court
-Joshua Antionne Boler, 22, Union, arrested 10/21/25, serving sentence-misdemeanor
-Lakitia Lynn Chickaway, 28, Conehatta, arrested 10/23/25, seat belt violation x2; no insurance; contempt of court; DUI-1st offense
-Gregory Henson Thames, 33, Hickory, arrested 10/24/25, serving sentence
-Billy Joe Thompson, 25, Hickory, arrested 10/24/25, failure to appear
-Joshua Hickman, 28, Conehatta, arrested 10/26/25, contempt of court; resisting arrest; motor vehicle theft-felony
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.
