The following arrests were reported for Jan. 2 - 8 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
James F. Boutwell, 65, Laurel, arrested 1/3/26, none or expired tag; possession of controlled substance
Seth T. Little, 34, Shubuta, arrested 1/5/26, controlled substance-possession of paraphernalia
LaTonya Anderson, 34, Conehatta, arrested 1/7/26, bench warrant-justice court
Debra S. Field, 68, Carthage, arrested 1/7/26, possession of controlled substance; hold for MDOC; hold for other agency
Newton Police Department
Wilfido G. Ramirez, 24, Forest, arrested 1/6/26, DUI-1st offense; careless driving; none or expired driver’s license
Terrance N. Moore, 43, Newton, arrested 1/6/26, hold for MDOC
Jakolby K. Billups, 17, Newton, arrested 1/7/26, robbery-use of deadly weapon
Randall J. Moncrief, 17, Newton, arrested 1/7/26, robbery-use of deadly weapon
Union Police Department
Jabari J. Williams, 39, Port Allen, LA, arrested 1/4/26, motor vehicle theft-value over $1,000
Joel Arias, 66, arrested 1/5/26, failure to yield to blue lights or stop; hold for other agency
Dylan R. Brooks, 23, Carthage, arrested 1/7/26, possession of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoids in motor vehicle
Mississippi Highway Patrol
Tuarze L. Fountain, 35, Newton, arrested 1/5/26, DUI-1st offense; seatbelt violation
Mississippi Department of Corrections
Shon L. Johnson, 56, Newton, arrested 1/6/26, hold for MDOC
The following arrests were reported for Jan. 5 - 12 in Neshoba County. This report was compiled from the daily blotter at the Neshoba County Detention Center.
Neshoba County Detention Center
Sherman Jermar Bell, 30, Conehatta, arrested 1/6/26, failure to appear
Ira Vernon Sinks, 52, Union, arrested 1/6/26, contempt of court
Joshua Allan Bowman, 34, Union, arrested 1/6/26, failure to appear
Haylin L. Anderson, 24, Conehatta, arrested 1/6/26, failure to appear
Haylin L. Anderson, 24, Conehatta, arrested 1/8/26, possession of marijuana-1st offense
Becky McKinney, 59, Union, arrested 1/8/26, failure to appear; possession of marijuana-1st offense; possession of paraphernalia; possession of controlled substance
Sarah Ann Cole, 65, Union, arrested 1/9/26, failure to appear
Laquita Lynn Long, 54, Little Rock, arrested 1/9/26, possession of controlled substance; no insurance
Eliana Ellisse Wishork, 22, Conehatta, arrested 1/11/26, contempt of court
Hope Brannigan Solomon, 59, Conehatta, arrested 1/11/26, 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.
