The following arrests were reported for April 3 - 9 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
Brian S. Charlie, 52, Conehatta, arrested 4/3/26, mv-improper equipment; child restraint; mv-none or expired driver’s license
Melia Solomon, 38, Conehatta, arrested 4/3/26, DUI-under the influence of other substance; possession of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoids in motor vehicle
Harvey D. McMillan, 57, Conehatta, arrested 4/3/26, public drunk
Stevie P. Davis, 39, Lawrence, arrested 4/4/26, mv-careless driving; DUI-test refusal
Justin K. Larkin, 37, Newton, arrested 4/8/26, hold for NCSD
Demarco Thompson, 38, Decatur, arrested 4/8/26, bench warrant-circuit court; possession of controlled substance with intent to sell, transfer, distribute; bond surrender
Bobby Kidd, 38, Newton, arrested 4/9/26, possession of controlled substance; mv-no insurance; mv-careless driving; mv-none or expired tag; trafficking in controlled substance; disorderly conduct-disturbance in public place
James M. Phillips, 48, Harperville, MS, arrested 4/9/26, hold for NCSD
Newton Police Department
Andres Lopez Pablo, 33, arrested 4/3/26, public drunk, hold for other agency
Kevin D. Cole, 28, Bay Springs, arrested 4/6/26, simple assault-attempt by physical menage to create fear
Union Police Department
Karl W. Cleveland, 25, Union, arrested 4/9/26, receiving stolen property-value under $1,000; trespassing after notice of non-permission; petit larceny-value under $1,000; resisting arrest
Mississippi Department of Corrections
Justin T. Odom, 47, Meridian, arrested 4/8/26, hold for MDOC
Mississippi Highway Patrol
Sixto S. Rodriguez, 29, Brandon, arrested 4/4/26, DUI-1st offense; none or expired driver’s license; improper lane usage; hold for other agency
Michael D. Mendes, 20, Decatur, arrested 4/6/26, mv-improper equipment
Kristopher M. McClendon, 24, Lake, arrested 4/7/26, mv-no insurance; mv-improper equipment; mv-none or expired tag; DUI-under the influence of other substance
Rakenyae N. Cole, 32, Hickory, arrested 4/7/26, DUI-under the influence of other substance; mv-none or expired tag; possession of controlled substance
Joshua J. Reeves, 46, Little Rock, arrested 4/7/26, DUI-under the influence of other substance; controlled substance-possession of paraphernalia
James J. Robinson, 36, Philadelphia, arrested 4/8/26, DUI-under the influence of other substance; mv-no insurance; possession of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoids in motor vehicle; mv-none or expired driver’s license
The following arrests were reported for April 6 - 13 in Neshoba County. This report was compiled from the daily blotter at the Neshoba County Detention Center.
Neshoba County Detention Center
Dakota Shilamane Anderson, 34, Conehatta, arrested 4/9/26, contempt of court
Helestino Gonzalez Sanchez, Conehatta, arrested 4/9/26, DUI-1st offense; no insurance; no driver’s license; hold for other agency
Tommy Gene Dearing, 56, Union, arrested 4/11/26, aggravated assault
Nolita Vernise Williams, 37, Conehatta, arrested 4/12/26, 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.
