The following arrests were reported for February 16 - 22 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
Donny W. Allen, 58, Collinsville, arrested 2/16/24, possession of controlled substance
Myia T. Jackson, 17, Lawrence, arrested 2/16/24, attempted murder
Kobe D. Reed, 22, Newton, arrested 2/16/24, possession of marijuana in motor vehicle
Quallee L. Fryer, 21, Philadelphia, arrested 2/17/24, murder-deliberate design, first degree
James Jordan, 61, Newton, arrested 2/18/24, domestic violence-simple assault
Donna Vaughn, 47, Little Rock, arrested 2/20/24, controlled substance-possession of paraphernalia
Karen Cano, 21, Chunky, arrested 2/21/24, disorderly conduct-disturbance of family; disorderly conduct-failure to comply with request or command of law enforcement officers
Sherlyn M. Lopez, 20, Carthage, arrested 2/21/24, disorderly conduct-disturbance of family; disorderly conduct-failure to comply with request or command of law enforcement officers
Decatur Police Department
Colissa Wilkerson, 47, Decatur, arrested 2/22/24, disorderly conduct-disturbance of family; court order-circuit court
Newton Police Department
Julius Presswood, 50, Meridian, arrested 2/17/24, petit larceny
Joe A. Griffin, 64, Meridian, arrested 2/17/24, petit larceny
Union Police Department
April L. Johnson, 53, Union, arrested 2/20/24, trespassing after notice of non-permission
Madison P. Tullos, 24, Union, arrested 2/21/24, disorderly conduct-disturbance in public place
Meridian Police Department
Dalton L. Hill, 28, Meridian, arrested 2/20/24, hold for other agency
Mississippi Highway Patrol
Joseph A. Huggins, 30, Meridian, arrested 2/16/24, speeding (over all posted limits); no insurance; seatbelt violation; none or expired drivers license; DUI-2nd offense
Cristobol D. Mendez, 48, Forest, arrested 2/18/24, no insurance; none or expired drivers license; careless driving; DUI-1st offense
Frankie L. Wright, 44, Laurel, arrested 2/20/24, DUI-1st offense
Neshoba County Detention Center
The following arrests were reported for February 20 - 26 in Neshoba County. This report was compiled from the daily blotter at the Neshoba County Detention Center.
Natalie D. Jefferson, 40, Conehatta, arrested 2/21/24, contempt of court
Keynon Miles Wilson, 26, Conehatta, arrested 2/23/24, contempt of court
Martina L. Chickaway, 36, Conehatta, arrested 2/23/24, contempt of court; failure to appear x2
Denisah Symone Murrell, 36, Union, arrested 2/25/24, DUI-1st offense
Miranda Caye Pierce, 47, Little Rock, arrested 2/25/24, failure to appear
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.
