The following arrests were reported for Dec. 12 - 18 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
Tonya Anderson, 51, Conehatta, arrested 12/12/25, bench warrant-justice court
Taniko M. Kidd, 32, Decatur, arrested 12/12/25, hold for NCSD
Knaiji Dunn, 21, Lawrence, arrested 12/13/25, disorderly conduct-disturbance of family
Britney P. Gardner, 44, Magee, arrested 12/15/25, hold for MDOC
Billy J. Burnham, 43, Little Rock, arrested 12/16/25, possession of controlled substance; possession of firearm or other weapons by convicted felon; receiving stolen property-value under $1,000
Rebecca J. Smith, 42, Little Rock, arrested 12/16/25, possession of controlled substance; receiving stolen property-value under $1,000
Timothy W. Burnham, 27, Decatur, arrested 12/16/25, domestic violence-simple assault
Zachary C. Williams, 47, Meridian, arrested 12/16/25, DUI-under the influence of controlled substance; motor vehicle-revoked or suspended driver’s license; motor vehicle-improper lane usage; possession of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoids in motor vehicle
Newton Police Department
Roger Montgomery, 37, Edwards, MS, arrested 12/13/25, disorderly conduct-failure to comply with request or command of law enforcement officers
Felipe L. Silvestre, 26, Newton, arrested 12/13/25, motor vehicle-none or expired driver’s license
Justin T. Body, 18, Newton, arrested 12/17/25, accessory after the fact
Chaqwitta Wingo, 35, Newton, arrested 12/18/25, accessory after the fact
Decatur Police Department
Joyce A. Moore, 56, Hickory, arrested 12/16/25, disorderly conduct- failure to comply with request or command of law enforcement officers
Mississippi Department of Public Safety
Christopher D. Trippeter, 48, Jackson, arrested 12/13/25, DUI-under the influence of other substance; controlled substance-possession of paraphernalia; possession of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoids in motor vehicle; disorderly conduct- failure to comply with request or command of law enforcement officers; controlled substance-violation of uniform controlled substance law while in possession of firearm; motor vehicle-none or expired tag
Alyssa E. Manuel, 21, Humble, TX, arrested 12/16/25, possession of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoids in motor vehicle
Mississippi Highway Patrol
Gunner Wells, 25, Laurel, arrested 12/15/25, DUI-under the influence of other substance; motor vehicle-following to close; motor vehicle-none or expired driver’s license; motor vehicle-no insurance
Lavert K. Smith, 37, Brooksville, MS, arrested 12/15/25, DUI-1st offense; motor vehicle-speeding (over all limits); motor vehicle-no insurance
The following arrests were reported for Dec. 15 - 22 in Neshoba County. This report was compiled from the daily blotter at the Neshoba County Detention Center.
Neshoba County Detention Center
Dennis Kelly Davis, 44, Union, arrested 12/16/25, contempt of court
Mathis Ray Hall, 25, Conehatta, arrested 12/17/25, contempt of court
Sandra Kay Jim, 62, Conehatta, arrested 12/17/25, failure to appear
Joseph Granville Holley, 48, Union, arrested 12/18/25, indictment
Cassidy Sanchez Johnson, 45, Decatur, arrested 12/18/25, indictment
Melissa Lynn Brown, 51, Union, arrested 12/20/25, DUI-under the influence of other substance; possession of controlled substance; possession of paraphernalia; no proof of insurance
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.
