The following arrests were reported for May 17 - 23 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
Austin C. Posey, 31, Conehatta, arrested 5/17/24, obscene electronic communications-1st offense; hold for MDOC
Christopher Body, 41, Newton, arrested 5/18/24, simple possession of marijuana
William D. Usry, 46, Lawrence, arrested 5/21/24, hold for other agency
David L. Monk, 32, Lake, arrested 5/21/24, burglary-breaking and entering dwelling house
Thomas L. Fountain, 67, Forest, arrested 5/22/24, possession of controlled substance
Eddie R. Thompson, 53, Newton, arrested 5/23/24, possession of controlled substance
Amanda Dickson, 39, Newton, arrested 5/23/24, larceny-trespassing less than-(joyriding); simple assault-causing bodily injury
Newton Police Department
Diamond Thames, 29, Newton, arrested 5/22/24, disorderly conduct-disturbing the peace; reckless driving; running a stop sign
Union Police Department
Bennie J. Stevens, 42, Dixon, arrested 5/20/24, possession of paraphernalia; possession of controlled substance; hold for other agency
Decatur Police Department
Nichole F. Rose, 31, Decatur, arrested 5/20/24, domestic violence-simple assault
Neshoba County Detention Center
The following arrests were reported for May 20 - 28 in Neshoba County. This report was compiled from the daily blotter at the Neshoba County Detention Center.
Hugh Billie, 48, Conehatta, arrested 5/22/24, contempt of court
Bridgett Jade Crapps, 35, Union, arrested 5/22/24, hold for investigations; possession of controlled substance; possession of paraphernalia; disorderly conduct x2
Dudley Williams, 33, Conehatta, arrested 5/23/24, failure to appear
Jeremy Quincy Peeples, 34, Collinsville, arrested 5/23/24, possession of controlled substance; possession of marijuana-1st offense
Lassanda Johnson, 50, Union, arrested 5/24/24, failure to appear
Courtney Lynn Holley, 29, Union, arrested 5/25/24, contempt of court
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). Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward if the tip leads to an arrest.
