The following arrests were reported for March 6 - 12 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 D. Rash, 46, Union, arrested 3/6/26, bench warrant
Sol J. Morgan, 48, Decatur, arrested 3/8/26, telephone/electronic communication use of profane, indecent, harassing, et.; willful for malicious trespassing
Summer Richardson, 44, Union, arrested 3/9/26, domestic violence-simple assault
Jeremias Giron, 22, Savannah, GA, arrested 3/10/26, hold-detainer for NCSD; capias-indictment
Rhonda Spencer, 67, Meridian, arrested 3/10/26, possession of controlled substance
Shanethia Walker, 31, Newton, arrested 3/10/26, DUI-1st offense
Joseph M. Brown, 31, Jackson, arrested 3/11/26, controlled substance-possession of paraphernalia; possession of firearm or other weapons by convicted felon
Joseph N. Barnett, 33, Philadelphia, arrested 3/12/26, bench warrant-justice court
Decatur Police Department
Micha G. Holder, 19, Decatur, arrested 3/6/26, aggravated assault-use of deadly weapon
Union Police Department
Seth A. Nuby, 23, Union, arrested 3/12/26, aggravated assault-use of deadly weapon
Mississippi Department of Corrections
Carlos S. Knott, 45, homeless, arrested 3/9/26, bench warrant-circuit court
The following arrests were reported for March 9 - 16 in Neshoba County. This report was compiled from the daily blotter at the Neshoba County Detention Center.
Neshoba County Detention Center
Timothy M. Williamson, 65, Union, arrested 3/10/26, hindering prosecution
Christopher A. Davis, 43, Union, arrested 3/10/26, speeding-more than 20 miles over limit; DUI-1st offense
Jeffery Dewayne Waddell, 58, Union, arrested 3/13/26, DUI-1st offense; no proof of insurance; careless driving; following too closely
James Massey, 61, Union, arrested 3/13/26, possession of paraphernalia
Jason Crocker, 47, Union, arrested 3/13/26, failure to appear
Scottie Ledell Pinson, 55, arrested 3/13/26, possession of paraphernalia
Matt Buchannan Jimmie, 23, Conehatta, arrested 3/13/26, DUI-1st offense; contempt of court; speeding-1 to 20 miles over limit; no insurance; improper license tag-altered
Melissa Lynn Brown, 51, Union, arrested 3/15/26, DUI-1st offense; possession of paraphernalia
Emmet Matthew Grayson, 34, Collinsville, arrested 3/15/26, failure to appear; no driver’s license
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.
