The following arrests were reported for August 30 - September 5 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
Keith A. Rice, 63, Newton, arrested 8/30/24, false pretense; possession of paraphernalia; possession of controlled substance
Bryan M. Huddleston, 39, Union, arrested 8/31/24, hold for other agency
Lamon Windham, 44, Newton, arrested 8/31/24, possession of controlled substance; possession of paraphernalia; obstructing public streets-willful obstruction of use by impeding traffic
Eglain-Francisco V. Diaz, 30, Forest, arrested 9/1/24, DUI-test refusal
Stanley J. Wash, 31, Newton, arrested 9/1/24, aggravated assault-manifesting extreme indifference
Timmerson R. Holloway, 34, Lawrence, arrested 9/2/24, contempt of court: grand jury-disclosing secrecy of proceedings
Kyle M. Carpenter, 42, Alexandria, LA, arrested 9/3/24, possession of controlled substance
Albert S. Coats, 30, Union, arrested 9/3/24, domestic violence-aggravated assault; possession of paraphernalia; contributing to the neglect or delinquency of a child; possession of marijuana
Hazel J. Abear, 26, Union, arrested 9/3/24, possession of paraphernalia; contributing to the neglect or delinquency of a child
John M. McBride, 54, Hickory, arrested 9/4/24, DUI-test refusal; motor vehicle-improper equipment; failure to give signal; none or expired drivers license
Tray L. Skinner, 30, Newton, arrested 9/5/24, bench warrant-justice court
Newton Police Department
Alexus T. Wheaton, 27, Louin, MS, arrested 9/1/24, reckless driving; fleeing or eluding a law enforcement officer in a motor vehicle-reckless or willful disregard for the safety of persons or property; failure to obey/disregard of traffic control; lighting equipment requirements-motor vehicle
Taniko M. Kidd, 30, Newton, arrested 9/2/24, public drunk
Brandon J. Shephard, 20, Newton, arrested 9/2/24, controlled substance-violation of uniform controlled substance law while in possession of firearm; unlawful possession of alcoholic beverages
Keshaun L. Johnson, 19, Newton, arrested 9/2/24, controlled substance-violation of uniform controlled substance law while in possession of firearm; unlawful possession of alcoholic beverages
Corey D. Denham, 35, Newton, arrested 9/3/24, disorderly conduct-disturbing the peace
Decatur Police Department
Miguel A. Evans, 21, Hickory, arrested 8/31/24, possession of marijuana in motor vehicle
Jurelle D. Taylor, 25, Decatur, arrested 9/2/24, domestic violence-simple assault
De-Asya Correa, 24, Forest, arrested 9/2/24, domestic violence-simple assault
Mariah P. Chapman, 19, Newton, arrested 9/4/24, burglary from automobile
Union Police Department
Joseph A. Thomas, 31, Little Rock, arrested 9/2/24, domestic violence-simple assault; disorderly conduct-interfering with business customers, invitees, etc.
Mississippi Highway Patrol
Mariano D. Hernendez, 28, Lubbock, TX, arrested 8/30/24, DUI-1st offense; possession of stolen firearm; no insurance; none or expired drivers license; lighting equipment requirements-motor vehicle; speeding
Brandon M. Crooke, 27, Conehatta, arrested 9/1/24, no insurance; DUI-2nd offense
Neshoba County Detention Center
The following arrests were reported for September 2 - 9 in Neshoba County. This report was compiled from the daily blotter at the Neshoba County Detention Center.
William Lloyd Hammer, 58, Union, arrested 9/2/24, DUI-2nd offense
Christi Patrick, 31, Union, arrested 9/3/24, contempt of court
Jerry Michael Dooley, 54, Union, arrested 9/4/24, possession of marijuana-1st offense
Addison Gregory, 18, Union, arrested 9/6/24, disturbance of family
Jeremia DaPaul Buckley, 19, Newton, arrested 9/6/24, shoplifting - more than $1,000
Wadessa Chapman, 46, Conehatta, arrested 9/7/24, failure to appear
Jonathan Lance Eakes, 43, Union, arrested 9/8/24, failure to appear; 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.
