The following arrests were reported for June 30-July 6 in Newton County. This report was compiled from the daily blotter at the County Jail. All suspects should be presumed innocent until found guilty in a court of law.
Newton County Sheriff Department
Jeffrey H. Jones, 60, Lawrence, arrested 6/30/23, burglary-breaking and entering dwelling house
Tyisha M. Jones, 37, Newton, arrested 7/1/23, DUI-1st offense, possession of marijuana in motor vehicle, no insurance, revoked or suspended drivers license
Britney P. Gardner, 42, Union, arrested 7/2/23, bond surrender
Denise M. Puhala, 46, Huntington Beach, CA, arrested 7/3/23, aggravated trafficking in controlled substance, trafficking in controlled substances, possession of controlled substance
Chad A. Brooks, 26, Chunky, arrested 7/6/23, burglary from automobile
Linnie J. Swanner, 42, Rose Hill, arrested 7/6/23, hold for other agency
Michael Hillie, 35, Lawrence, arrested 7/6/23, disorderly conduct-failure to comply with request or command of law enforcement officers, hold for other agency
Newton Police Department
Aviante M. Shoemaker, 30, Decatur, arrested 7/4/23, domestic violence-simple assault
Decatur Police Department
Avery Simmons, 23, Decatur, arrested 7/6/23, disorderly conduct-failure to comply with request or command of law enforcement officers, willful or malicious trespassing
Neshoba County Detention Center
The following arrests were reported for July 3-10 in Neshoba County. This report was compiled from the daily blotter at the Neshoba County Detention Center.
Dylan John Mulford, 21, Union, arrested 7/4/23, DUI-other substance
Manuel King, 51, Conehatta, arrested 7/5/23, escape
Gerald Damon Lewis, 42, Union, arrested 7/5/23, hold for circuit court
Bobbie Jean Grayson, 35, Union, arrested 7/6/23, possession of controlled substance
Darvol Hart, 44, Newton, arrested 7/6/23, possession of controlled substance, trespassing
Jamie Blaine Nickey, 44, Conehatta, arrested 7/7/23, bad check-felony
Mellisa Comans, 50, Collinsville, arrested 7/7/23, possession of controlled substance
William V. Triplett, 43, Union, arrested 7/8/23, failure to appear x2
James Barrett Dolan, 55, Union, arrested 7/9/23, DUI-1st offense
Questions or concerns about the weekly arrest report can be sent to bmaze@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.
