The following arrests were reported for Jan. 16 - 22 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
Jamie T. Moore, 20, Lawrence, arrested 1/19/26, disorderly conduct-failure to comply with request or command of law enforcement officers
Charles A. Dukes, 44, Lawrence, arrested 1/21/26, hold for MDOC; controlled substance-sell, transfer, distribute, possess with intent to sell within 1500 feet of school building, church, public park, youth gym, or movie theater; controlled substance-sell, transfer, distribute, possess with intent to sell
Sammie D. Boykin, 49, Lawrence, arrested 1/21/26, controlled substance-transfer and possession with intent
Bridget N. Harris, 36, Lake, arrested 1/21/26, controlled substance-counterfeit substance-sell, transfer, distribute, possess with intent to sell; hold for MDOC
Michael Flanagan, 45, Decatur, arrested 1/21/26, controlled substance-sell, transfer, distribute, possess with intent to sell x2
JonKeneth Skinner, 39, Decatur, arrested 1/21/26, possession of controlled substance; trafficking in controlled substances
Joany L. Strickland, 49, Lake, arrested 1/21/26, controlled substance-transfer and possession with intent; controlled substance-sell, transfer, distribute, possess with intent to sell
Betty Cleveland, 71, Conehatta, arrested 1/21/26, controlled substance-sell, transfer, distribute, possess with intent to sell
Elmer Thomas, 63, Decatur, arrested 1/21/26, controlled substance-sell, transfer, distribute, possess with intent to sell; hold for MDOC
Kendrick J. Body, 38, Newton, arrested 1/21/26, controlled substance-sell, transfer, distribute, possess with intent to sell
Melvin T. Hodges, 43, Lawrence, arrested 1/21/26, possession of stolen firearm
Donald A. Cleveland, 61, Union, arrested 1/21/26, controlled substance-sell, transfer, distribute, possess with intent to sell; hold for MDOC
Johnny T. Wash, 57, Union, arrested 1/21/26, possession of controlled substance
Larry C. Burrage, 39, Union, arrested 1/21/26, controlled substance-sell, transfer, distribute, possess with intent to sell
Ashley L. Dukes, 41, Decatur, arrested 1/21/26, controlled substance-sell, transfer, distribute, possess with intent to sell
Erica Coleman, 32, Union, arrested 1/21/26, controlled substance-sell, transfer, distribute, possess with intent to sell
David W. Lott, 57, Lake, arrested 1/21/26, transfer and possession of controlled substance with intent
Lauren Robins, 35, Hickory, arrested 1/21/26, embezzlement-value $1,000 or more, but less than $5,000
Mary D. Shoemaker, 59, Newton, arrested 1/21/26, possession of controlled substance
Mary E. Bryant, 44, Chunky, arrested 1/21/26, possession of controlled substance
Cozy D. Hudson, 53, Noxapater, arrested 1/22/26, possession of controlled substance
Newton Police Department
Rain Evans, 31, Newton, arrested 1/18/26, revoked or suspended driver’s license; speeding (over all posted limits); no insurance
Union Police Department
Kenyota K. Amos, 52, Philadelphia, arrested 1/17/26, simple assault-attempt by physical menace to create fear; burglary-commercial building, shop; disorderly conduct-interfering with business customers, invitees, etc.; trespassing after notice of non-permission
Johnny D. Willis, 37, Philadelphia, arrested 1/20/26, hold for MDOC
The following arrests were reported for Jan. 19 - 26 in Neshoba County. This report was compiled from the daily blotter at the Neshoba County Detention Center.
Neshoba County Detention Center
Kenyun Tate Thomas, 20, Conehatta, arrested 1/19/26, improper equipment; suspended driver’s license
Joseph Ray Wilcher, 27, Union, arrested 1/19/26, disorderly conduct-failure to comply
Edward Glen Pullin, 48, Union, arrested 1/20/26, hold for MDOC
James Rodriguez, 22, Newton, arrested 1/23/26, public drunk; false ID information
Charlene Holley, 59, Union, arrested 1/21/26, child neglect
Erick Abrin Devine, 46, Little Rock, arrested 1/24/26, contempt of court
Thomas Ray Jim, 58, Conehatta, arrested 1/24/26, 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.
