The following arrests were reported for February 23 - 29 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
Joseph E. Dickens, 44, Coden, AL, arrested 2/26/24, bench warrant-justice court; possession of controlled substance; controlled substance-possession of paraphernalia; seatbelt violation
Donald M. Walley, 57, Forest, arrested 2/27/24, hold for other agency; burglary-breaking and entering dwelling house; kidnapping
Demar V. Shannon, 46, Meridian, arrested 2/29/24, bench warrant-circuit court
Newton Police Department
Comondrell R. Lanier, 41, Meridian, arrested 2/24/24, public drunk; disorderly conduct-disturbing the peace
Mychal A. Williams, 34, Homeless, arrested 2/26/24, trespassing after notice of non-permission
Gabriella Evans, 32, Newton, arrested 2/27/24, simple assault-causing bodily injury
Tony E. Evans, 56, Newton, arrested 2/28/24, disorderly conduct-disturbance of family
Mississippi Bureau of Investigations
Isaiah D. West, 24, Forest, arrested 2/27/24, hold for other agency x2; capital murder; shooting into dwelling house
Mississippi Highway Patrol
Semaj Johnson, 22, Dallas, TX, arrested 2/24/24, speeding (over all posted limits); DUI-1st offense; simple possession of marijuana; no insurance
Tevin D. Campbell, 29, Decatur, arrested 2/25/24, DUI-under influence of controlled substance; speeding (over all posted limits); no insurance
Joshua T. Addy, 21, Decatur, arrested 2/29/24, DUI-1st offense; no insurance
Mississippi Department of Corrections
Stephen P. Feeney, 42, Petal, MS, arrested 2/23/24, hold for MDOC
Tiara Ramsey, 33, Gulfport, arrested 2/27/24, hold for MDOC
Neshoba County Detention Center
The following arrests were reported for February 26 - March 4 in Neshoba County. This report was compiled from the daily blotter at the Neshoba County Detention Center.
Brandon Anderson, 36, Conehatta, arrested 2/26/24, indictment
Edward Pullin, 46, Union, arrested 2/28/24, hold for circuit court
Dyrana Thomas, 58, Conehatta, arrested 2/28/24, suspended drivers license; no insurance; seat belt violation
Carl Western Cleveland, 49, Union, arrested 3/2/24, contempt of court
Thea Marie Thomas, 30, Conehatta, arrested 3/2/24, failure to appear; 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.
