The following arrests were reported for March 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
Terrell Fielder, 28, Newton, arrested 3/22/26, controlled substance-possession of paraphernalia; DUI-1st offense; none or expired driver’s license; seatbelt violation
Oscar R. Macu Hub, 30, Chunky, arrested 3/23/26, seatbelt violation; none or expired driver’s license; hold for other agency
Elizabeth A. Stokes, 31, Denham Springs, LA, arrested 3/25/26, DUI-under the influence of controlled substance
Newton Police Department
Jakolby K. Billups, 18, Newton, arrested 3/26/26, aggravated assault-use of deadly weapon
Decatur Police Department
Rhyan A. Jones, 20, Collinsville, arrested 3/26/26, grand larceny-value $1,000 or more but less that $5,000
Mississippi Department of Corrections
William F. Norman, 30, Newton, arrested 3/20/26, hold for court
Patrick T. Ellis, 33, Columbus, MS, arrested 3/20/26, hold for court
Gregory L. Palmer, 24, Decatur, arrested 3/24/26, hold for court
The following arrests were reported for March 23 - 30 in Neshoba County. This report was compiled from the daily blotter at the Neshoba County Detention Center.
Neshoba County Detention Center
Dillon Anthony Copeland, 31, Union, arrested 3/23/26, disturbing the peace; hold for investigations
Brittany Franklin, 38, Union, arrested 3/25/26, child abuse
Joshua JJ Bagwell, 45, Union, arrested 3/25/26, possession of stolen property x4, hold for drug court
Joshua Antionne Boler, 23, Union, arrested 3/25/26, serving sentence-misdemeanor
Panesha Faye Mingo, 24, Conehatta, arrested 3/26/26, possession of controlled substance; DUI-other substance; possession of marijuana in vehicle; possession of paraphernalia
Jammy Wayne Rodgers, 41, Union, arrested 3/26/26, possession of controlled substance; possession of paraphernalia; obstruction of justice
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.
