The following arrests were reported for March 9 - 16 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
Marilyn R. Loyal, 42, Decatur, arrested 3/10/24, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct-failure to comply with request or command of law enforcement officers; domestic violence-simple assault; malicious mischief-misdemeanor
Marceo E. Moore, 50, Conehatta, arrested 3/10/24, DUI-1st offense; leaving the scene of accident-property damage only; no insurance; possession of controlled substance; possession of marijuana or cannabinoids in motor vehicle; possession of paraphernalia
Martin Spears, 62, Little Rock, arrested 3/14/24, controlled substance-sell, transfer, distribute, possess with intent to sell; controlled substance-violation of uniform controlled substance law while in possession of firearm; possession of firearm or other weapons by convicted felon
Acrindal R. McCray, 45, Louin, MS, arrested 3/14/24, hold for other agency
Mario D. Anderson, 39, Forest, arrested 3/14/24, bench warrant-circuit court; possession of firearm or other weapons by convicted felon; simple possession of marijuana
Decatur Police Department
Demonta T. McBeath, 27, Newton, arrested 3/9/24, DUI-1st offense
Shirley Jackson, 65, Decatur, arrested 3/9/24, hold for other agency
Morgan D. Billy, 34, Decatur, arrested 3/10/24, domestic violence-simple assault
Terrance T. Darby, 43, Walnut Grove, arrested 3/10/24, domestic violence-simple assault
Robin Magee, 38, Decatur, arrested 3/14/24, simple assault on person over 65/vulnerable adult
Newton Police Department
Jordan R. Rogers, 33, Meridian, arrested 3/8/24, disorderly conduct-failure to comply with request or command of law enforcement officers; vandalism-destruction of public property, church building, cemetery items, or schools; disorderly conduct-disturbance in public place
Geneva Green, 33, Newton, arrested 3/12/24, simple assault-causing bodily injury
Mississippi Highway Patrol
Dakari K. Jenkins, 27, Louin, MS, arrested 3/14/24, DUI-1st offense; no insurance; speeding (over all posted limits)
The following arrests were reported for March 11 - 18 in Neshoba County. This report was compiled from the daily blotter at the Neshoba County Detention Center. All suspects should be presumed innocent until found guilty in a court of law.
Neshoba County Detention Center
Martha M. Anding, 59, Union, arrested 3/11/24, contempt of court
Kevin Devon Edwards, 50, Union, arrested 3/13/24, child endangerment misdemeanor; disorderly conduct; simple assault
Malissa L. Williamson, 55, Union, arrested 3/16/24, possession of controlled substance; possession of marijuana in vehicle
Questions or concerns about the weekly arrest report can be sent to holdiness@newtoncountyappeal.com. If you have any information about a crime, call the East Mississippi Crime Stoppers line at 855-485-TIPS (8477).
