The following arrests were reported for Nov. 7 - 13 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
Albert L. Johnson, 55, Newton, arrested 11/7/25, hold for MDOC
Christopher D. Savell, 19, Chunky, arrested 11/8/25, DUI-BAC .02%-person under 21 years of age
Demario L. Jones, 39, Lawrence, arrested 11/8/25, hold for NCSD
Mylaizia Harper, 22, Newton, arrested 11/9/25, possession of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoids in motor vehicle; DUI-2nd offense
Newton Police Department
Jeremy J. Rodriguez, 22, Newton, arrested 11/7/25, domestic violence-aggravated assault; resisting arrest
Latisha S. Walker, 48, Newton, arrested 11/8/25, domestic violence-aggravated assault
Jerome T. Bell, 33, Newton, arrested 11/8/25, disorderly conduct-failure to comply with request or command of law enforcement officers
Quitton O. Townsend, 52, Newton, arrested 11/12/25, disorderly conduct-disturbance of family
Decatur Police Department
Amaiya K. McDonald, 25, Union, arrested 11/8/25, burglary from automobile; trespassing-entering lands of another without permission; resisting arrest; possession of controlled substance; sale, possession, or use of controlled substances or narcotic drugs within correctional facility
Mississippi Department of Public Service
Timothy Shepherd, 44, Malone, TX, arrested 11/7/25, revoked or suspended driver’s license; no driver’s record or duty status
Roger L. Stokes, 63, Walnut Grove, arrested 11/13/25, revoked or suspended driver’s license; motor vehicle lighting equipment requirements; no driver’s record or duty status
Jonathan D. Demenezes, 37, El Cerrito, CA, arrested 11/13/25, revoked or suspended driver’s license; no driver’s record or duty status x2; none or expired tag; hold for other agency
Danny Bob Johnson, 60, Lake, arrested 11/13/25, revoked or suspended driver’s license; improper equipment; no driver’s record or duty status
The following arrests were reported for Nov. 10 - 17 in Neshoba County. This report was compiled from the daily blotter at the Neshoba County Detention Center.
Neshoba County Detention Center
Joseph Ray Goss, 36, Union, arrested 11/11/25, DUI-2nd offense; possession of controlled substance
Lindsey Anderson, 38, Conehatta, arrested 11/13/25, contempt of court; failure to appear; possession of paraphernalia; no driver’s license
Patrick Lewis Barnett, 35, Union, arrested 11/13/15, contempt of court
Megan Morris, 34, Union, arrested 11/13/25, contempt of court, hold for drug court
Stanley Ray Ward, 58, Union, arrested 11/13/25, hold for circuit court
Lacynthia Dixon, 44, Conehatta, arrested 11/14/25, failure to appear x2; indictment
Shatina Branda Goodeagle Farmer, 25, arrested 11/15/25, possession of marijuana in vehicle
Lavaniel S. Jefferson, 26, Newton, arrested 11/15/25, failure to appear
Natalie Diane Jefferson, 42, Conehatta, arrested 11/15/25, contempt of court
Katie Mae Mingo, 27, Conehatta, arrested 11/15/25, failure to appear x2; child restraint law x4; no insurance; failure to signal lane change; no driver’s license; seatbelt violation x5; possession of controlled substance
Winter Wind Solomon, 30, Conehatta, arrested 11/15/25, contempt of court
D’Shawn Hakeem Weathersby, 35, Conehatta, arrested 11/15/25, possession of controlled substance
Jamie Lee Wesley, 38, Conehatta, arrested 11/15/25, failure to appear x3; contempt of court
Megan Warren, 40, Union, arrested 11/16/25, DUI-refusal to take test
Jacob Colby Holmes, 24, Little Rock, arrested 11/17/25, possession of controlled substance; possession of paraphernalia; 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.
