The following arrests were reported for Jan. 19 – 25 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
Wendy Rogers, 48, Union, arrested 1/23/24, abuse or neglect of a vulnerable person; controlled substance-possession of paraphernalia
Roger C. West, 44, Calhoun, LA, arrested 1/25/24, hold for other agency; hold for MDOC
David D. Adams, 22, Flowood, MS, arrested 1/25/24, statutory rape
Jimmy G. Turner, 51, Newton, arrested 1/25/24, possession of controlled substance
Dylan J. Burkeen, 30, Little Rock, arrested 1/25/24, petit larceny; motor vehicle theft-value under $1,000 or less
Lauren Coghlan, 22, Philadelphia, arrested 1/25/24, burglary-commercial buildings, shop
Decatur Police Department
Wanda A. Smith, 61, DeKalb, MS, arrested 1/19/24, revoked or suspended drivers license under implied consent law; speeding (over all posted limits); no insurance
Joel J. Welch, 29, Laurel, arrested 1/20/24, fleeing or eluding a law enforcement officer in a motor vehicle - reckless or willful disregard for the safety of persons or property; reckless driving
Markel C. Flowers, 19, Newton, arrested 1/21/24, DUI-1st offense; no insurance; none or expired drivers license
Newton Police Department
Precious T. Profit, 24, Sallis, MS, arrested 1/24/24, contempt of court=municipal court; willful or malicious. Trespassing
Acrindal R. McCray, 45, Louin, MS, arrested 1/25/24, willful or malicious trespassing; grand larceny; false identifying information
Neshoba County Detention Center
The following arrests were reported for January 22 - 29 in Neshoba County. This report was compiled from the daily blotter at the Neshoba County Detention Center.
Bobby Coleman, 35, Union, arrested 1/23/24, hold for other agency
Thomas Giles, 38, Union, arrested 1/23/24, hold for other agency
Phillip Mingo, 56, Conehatta, arrested 1/23/24, DUI-1st offense; contempt of court; child endangerment
Megan Amanda McMullan, 32, Union, arrested 1/25/24, hold for investigations; domestic violence simple assault-1st
Deborah Dooley Withers, 29, Union, arrested 1/25/24, possession of controlled substance
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.
