The following arrests were reported for February 9 - 15 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
Kadijah L. Kirkland, 27, Meridian, arrested 2/12/24, controlled substance-forged, false, or fraudulent prescription; hold for other agency
Luther Ward, 51, Little Rock, arrested 2/12/24, disorderly conduct-disturbing the peace
April Johnson, 54, Union, arrested 2/14/24, no insurance; disorderly conduct-failure to comply with request or command of law enforcement officers; controlled substance-possession of paraphernalia
John C. Ross, 54, Meridian, arrested 2/14/24, bench warrant-circuit court
Jason A. Way, 36, Little Rock, arrested 2/14/24, touching of a child for lustful purposes; statutory rape; possession of controlled substance
Joseph E. Dickens, 44, Coden, AL, arrested 2/15/24, possession of controlled substance; seatbelt violation
Decatur Police Department
Lena C. Allen, 44, Decatur, arrested 2/10/24, DUI-1st offense; resisting arrest; controlled substance-possession of paraphernalia; switched tag; improper lane usage; fleeing or eluding a law enforcement officer in a motor vehicle-reckless or willful disregard for the safety of persons or property; possession of controlled substance
Alan W. Nicholas, 41, Meridian, arrested 2/15/24, home repair fraud-1st conviction
Newton Police Department
Juan J. Diaz, 44, Newton, arrested 2/15/24, possession of controlled substance
Latisha C. Holifield, 41, Newton, arrested 2/15/24, domestic violence-simple assault
Mississippi Highway Patrol
Joyous Bradley, 27, Louin, MS, arrested 2/15/24, DUI-1st offense; no insurance
Neshoba County Detention Center
The following arrests were reported for February 12 - 20 in Neshoba County. This report was compiled from the daily blotter at the Neshoba County Detention Center.
Michael L. Lewis, 50, Union, arrested 2/12/24, DUI-3rd offense (felony)
Joshua Lane Vaughn, 24, Little Rock, arrested 2/14/24, possession of controlled substance
Stephanie Reeves, 40, Union, arrested 2/15/23, hold for other agency
Casey Martina Bell, 23, Conehatta, arrested 2/15/24, contempt of court
Anthony Deunta Lewis, 22, Union, arrested 2/15/24, hold or investigation, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct
Brittany Ferris, 32, Conehatta, arrested 2/16/24, DUI-refusal to take the test
Aletha Hitt, 44, Union, arrested 2/16/24, possession of paraphernalia
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.
