The following arrests were reported for January 10 - 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
Kayla R. Wooten, 38, Moselle, MS, arrested 1/11/25, possession of controlled substance
Barry Edwards, 39, Morton, arrested 1/13/25, possession of controlled substance; possession of paraphernalia
Brian R. Griffith, 51, Meridian, arrested 1/13/25, bond surrender
Virginia Hale, 41, Chunky, arrested 1/16/25, bench warrant-justice court
Newton Police Department
Ricky L. Sturkin, 54, Forest, arrested 1/14/25, possession of firearm or other weapons by convicted felon; disorderly conduct-disturbance of family; hold for MDOC
Shatara Anderson, 27, Newton, arrested 1/14/25, disorderly conduct-disturbing the peace
Union Police Department
Julian Z. Sanderson, 24, Walnut Grove, arrested 1/10/25, possession of paraphernalia; possession of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoids in motor vehicle; possession of controlled substance
Mississippi Department of Corrections
Anna Davis, 47, Philadelphia, arrested 1/13/25, hold for MDOC
Neshoba County Detention Center
The following arrests were reported for January 13 - 20 in Neshoba County. This report was compiled from the daily blotter at the Neshoba County Detention Center.
Mathis Ray Hall, 24, Conehatta, arrested 1/15/25, failure to appear
Coby Blake Smith, 26, Conehatta, arrested 1/15/25, failure to appear
Raymond E. Richardson, 71, Little Rock, arrested 1/16/25, suspended driver’s license
Jesse Lee Sheppard, 36, Union, arrested 1/16/25, failure to appear
Catiea Anderson, 31, Conehatta, arrested 1/16/25, contempt of court
Tiffany Lane Shoemake, 26, Conehatta, arrested 1/17/25, contempt of court; failure to appear x2
Martina Chickaway, 37, Conehatta, arrested 1/19/25, contempt of court
Kisa King, 36, Conehatta, arrested 1/19/25, public drunk
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.
