The following arrests were reported for December 23- January 2 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
Lester D. Wiseman, 55, Cleveland, TX, arrested 12/20/24, bench warrant-justice court
James B. Lee, 36, Carthage, arrested 12/20/24, possession of controlled substance; simple possession of marijuana; hold for other agency
Earl F. Stagg, 70, Conehatta, arrested 12/20/24, possession of controlled substance; possession of firearm or other weapons by convicted felon; aggravated assault-manifesting extreme indifference
Marqual D. Kitchens, 27, Newton, arrested 12/21/24, possession of marijuana in motor vehicle; none or expired driver’s license; improper turn
Tracy L. Shimfessel, 53, Newton, arrested 12/21/24, possession of controlled substance
Felicity A. Craven, 20, Forest, arrested 12/22/24, possession of marijuana in motor vehicle; possession of paraphernalia
Jack M. Shoemaker, 55, Conehatta, arrested 12/23/24, possession of firearm or other weapons by convicted felon
Quintavious L. Johnson, 25, Newton, arrested 12/24/24, shooting or throwing at trains or motor vehicles; obstruction-tampering with physical evidence
Melvin T. Hodges, 42, Lawrence, arrested 12/26/24, DUI-1st offense; no insureance
Brandon M. Crooke, 28, Conehatta, arrested 12/26/24, public drunk; disorderly conduct-failure to comply with request or command of law enforcement officers
Jakarie W. Love, 23, Newton, arrested 12/27/24, shooting or throwing at trains or motor vehicles; obstruction-tampering with physical evidence
Carlonte V. Walker, 22, Hickory, arrested 12/30/24, obstruction-tampering with physical evidence; accessory after the fact
Katino M. Caples, 46, Decatur, arrested 12/30/24, possession of marijuana in motor vehicle
Angela M. Goss, 51, Homeless, arrested 12/30/24, possession of paraphernalia; possession of controlled substance
Newton Police Department
Brandon J. Shephard, 21, Newton, arrested 12/23/24, obstruction-tampering with physical evidence; accessory before the fact
Lakeithia Ford, 37, Newton, arrested 12/24/24, hindering prosecution
Misty Maxie, 45, Union, arrested 12/29/24, revoked or suspended driver’s license; no insurance; speeding; possession of marijuana in motor vehicle
Union Police Department
Iabrecia Taylor, 30, Union, arrested 12/29/24, domestic violence-simple assault
Mississippi Highway Patrol
Marcel M. Shelton, 38, Newton, arrested 12/22/24, DUI-2nd offense; speeding; revoked or suspended driver’s license
John G. Thomas, 47, Conehatta, arrested 1/1/25, DUI-1st offense; no insurance; driving with revoked or suspended license
Neshoba County Detention Center
The following arrests were reported for December 23 - January 6 in Neshoba County. This report was compiled from the daily blotter at the Neshoba County Detention Center.
Brandi L. King, 35, Conehatta, arrested 12/31/24, possession of paraphernalia; failure to appear
Curtis Williamson, 41, Conehatta, arrested 1/1/25, suspended driver’s license; contempt of court
Julian Dewayne Dixon, 44, Conehatta, arrested 1/2/25, contempt of court
Ricky Stevens, 45, Union, arrested 1/3/25, indictment
Lynda Lenette Jones, 61, Union, arrested 1/3/25, indictment
Michael Lewis, 51, Union, arrested 1/3/25, indictment
Chiquita Sharon Bogan, 32, Hickory, arrested 1/6/25, failure to appear
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.
