The following arrests were reported for Jan. 23 - 29 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
Karter G. Bounds, 29, Brandon, arrested 1/31/26, burglary-breaking and entering dwelling house; hold for MDOC
Seth T. Little, 34, Newton, arrested 2/5/26, motor vehicle theft-value over $1,000
Newton Police Department
Antoine C. Griffin, 19, Newton, arrested 2/1/26, motor vehicle-improper equipment
Joshua R. Donald, 29, Newton, arrested 2/1/26, motor vehicle-no insurance; failure to obey/disregard of traffic control; reckless driving
Alexander D. Hamilton, 26, Newton, arrested 2/1/26, reckless driving; revoked or suspended driver’s license
Natoreia Hillie, 22, Newton, arrested 2/4/26, malicious mischief-felony (value over $1,000 but less than $5,000)
Mississippi Highway Patrol
Jose T. Garcia-Alberto, 48, Arlington, TX, arrested 1/20/26, DUI-`1st offense; careless driving; none or expired driver’s license
The following arrests were reported for Feb. 2 - 9 in Neshoba County. This report was compiled from the daily blotter at the Neshoba County Detention Center.
Neshoba County Detention Center
Christine Nichole Plummer, 22, Little Rock, arrested 2/2/26, contempt of court
Derek Oliver Morisette, 58, Union, arrested 2/2/26, contempt of court
Laraya Tanay McMillan, 27, Conehatta, arrested 2/2/26, contempt of court; failure to appear
Kristy King, 36, Conehatta, arrested 2/3/26, contempt of court; public drunk; disorderly conduct-failure to comply; obstructing traffic; false ID information; littering; contempt of court
Shamar Rtayian Green, 22, Newton, arrested 2/4/26, DUI-1st offense; no insurance
Barry Donald Battle, 50, Union, arrested 2/5/26, possession of controlled substance; possession of paraphernalia; possession of controlled substance
Micheala M. Scrivner, 44, Union, arrested 2/5/26, trafficking of controlled substance; failure to appear
Harold C. Willis, 51, Union, arrested 2/5/26, trafficking of controlled substance; failure to appear
Jalonda Avianca Boulton, 38, Lawrence, arrested 2/7/26, failure to appear
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.
