The following arrests were reported for Nov. 14 - 20 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
Devario L. Jones, 39, Lawrence, arrested 11/15/25, hold for NCSD
Joany L. Strickland, 48, Lake, arrested 11/17/25, possession of controlled substance
Brian R. Griffith, 52, Decatur, arrested 11/17/25, possession of controlled substance; revoked or suspended driver’s license
Mario O. Boler, 27, Union, arrested 11/18/25, bench warrant-justice court
Melody Walker, 53, Lawrence, arrested 11/19/25, simple assault-attempt by physical menace to create fear
Newton Police Department
Antonio R. Griffin, 45, Newton, arrested 11/14/25, DUI-2nd offense; DUI-test refusal
Joe A. Griffin, 66, Meridian, arrested 11/18/25, bench warrant-Golden municipal court
Claire J. Tillman, 29, Newton, arrested 11/19/25, disorderly conduct-disturbing the peace x2
Andrew Nicholson, 55, Newton, arrested 11/20/25, none or expired driver’s license
Mississippi Department of Corrections
Michael L. Gordon, 31, Decatur, AL, arrested 11/20/25, hold for MDOC
The following arrests were reported for Nov. 17 - 24 in Neshoba County. This report was compiled from the daily blotter at the Neshoba County Detention Center.
Neshoba County Detention Center
Ongla McCarty, 35, Union, arrested 11/20/25, DUI-1st offense; no driver’s license; no insurance; expired license tag; child endangerment-misdemeanor x2; contempt of court
Brandon Kyle Jimmie, 25, Newton, arrested 11/22/25, serving sentence-misdemeanor
Joshua Darnell Chapman, 28, Newton, arrested 11/29/25, driving a commercial vehicle w/ suspended license
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.
