Newton County Sheriff Department
The following arrests were reported for August 11-17 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.
Shelby M. Anderson, 41, Brandon, arrested 8/11/23, DUI-1st offense
Matthew D. Stephens, 21, Lawrence, arrested 8/11/23, petit larceny
Luther Dye, 40, Sumrall, arrested 8/12/23, hold for other agency
Diamond Harvard, Quitman, arrested 8/12/23, improper equipment, possession of controlled substance, possession of marijuana in motor vehicle, possession of paraphernalia
Charles A. Sharp, 65, Philadelphia, arrested 8/13/23, possession of controlled substance, careless driving, hold for other agency
Andrew O. Ausmer, 30, Gulfport, arrested 8/14/23, bench warrant-justice court
Annie A. Dorman, 61, Philadelphia, arrested 8/14/23, obscene electronic communications-1st offense
Amanda Holifield, 37, Conehatta, arrested 8/14/23, domestic violence-simple assault
David M. Smith, 43, Philadelphia, arrested 8/15/23, bench warrant-justice court, simple assault-causing bodily harm
Donna L. Culpepper, 53, Walnut Grove, arrested 8/16/23, possession of controlled substance, hold for other agency
Dominique D. Gaines, 22, Port Gibson, arrested 8/17/23, hold for other agency
Union Police Department
Joseph R. Wilcher, 24, Union, arrested 8/14/23, domestic violence-aggravated assault
Mississippi Highway Patrol
Dewayne L. Burkes, 26, Forest, arrested 8/11/23, DUI-1st offense, no insurance
Brittney Gowdy, 29, Marion, arrested 8/16/23, DUI-1st offense, speeding-work zone
Neshoba County Detention Center
The following arrests were reported for August 14-21 in Neshoba County. This report was compiled from the daily blotter at the Neshoba County Detention Center.
Vance Douglas Blinn, 51, Union, arrested 8/16/23, contempt of court
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.
