The following arrests were reported for Feb. 20 - 26 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
Summer Richardson, 44, Union, arrested 2/20/26, domestic violence-simple assault
Stephen D. Posey, 46, Decatur, arrested 2/21/26, trespassing after notice of non-permission; controlled substance-possession of paraphernalia; possession of controlled substance; hold for MDOC
Summer Richardson, 44, Union, arrested 2/23/26, domestic violence-simple assault
Bridget Harris, 36, Lake, arrested 2/25/26, controlled substance-sell, transfer, distribute, possess of counterfeit substance with intent to sell x3
Newton Police Department
Shanekeireon Q. Bender, 28, Newton, arrested 2/20/26, public drunk; disorderly conduct-disturbing the peace
Decatur Police Department
Shimaiya Bailey, 30, Union, arrested 2/23/26, disorderly conduct-disturbance in public place
Tanisha McMullan, 33, Decatur, arrested 2/23/26, disorderly conduct-disturbance in public place
Mississippi Department of Public Safety
Alejandro L. Nieves Miranda, 30, Hialeah Gardens, FL, arrested 2/20/26, hold for other agency; driving while license revoked or suspended
Christopher D. Sanders, 47, Fresno, CA, arrested 2/24/26, no driver’s record or duty status; possession of marijuana in motor vehicle; mv-speeding in work zone
Zengzhi Cui, 47, Rowland Heights, CA, arrested 2/25/26, mv-seatbelt violation; mv-improper lane usage; mv-improper equipment; no driver’s record or duty status; hold for other agency
Mississippi Highway Patrol
Christopher Body, 43, Newton, arrested 2/21/26, DUI-2nd offense; none or expired driver’s license
Kordriquez D. Woods, 28, Ackerman, MS, arrested 2/22/26, DUI-1st offense; seatbelt violation; mv-no insurance; mv-no taillights; simple possession of marijuana
Janiah Edwards, 24, Mesquite, TX, arrested 2/24/26, mv-reckless driving; mv-speeding over all posted limits; DUI-1st offense; possession of marijuana in motor vehicle; DUI-child endangerment (1st offense)
The following arrests were reported for Feb. 23- March 2 in Neshoba County. This report was compiled from the daily blotter at the Neshoba County Detention Center.
Neshoba County Detention Center
James B. Dykes, 32, Union, arrested 2/24/26, disturbance of family
Janice Faye Dykes, 69, Union, arrested 2/24/26, disturbance of family
Ayden Tanner Graham, 21, Decatur, arrested 2/25/26, contempt of court
Idasia Lewis, 33, Union, arrested 2/25/26, contempt of court
Triscilla Williams, 35, Conehatta, arrested 2/25/26, contempt of court
Kadriann H. Farmer, 20, Conehatta, arrested 2/26/26, contempt of court
Jamona Solomon, 36, Conehatta, arrested 2/27/26, contempt of court
Darrel W. Mingo, 55, Conehatta, arrested 3/1/26, suspended driver’s license
Brandon Ripley, 20, Union, arrested 3/1/26, 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.
