The following arrests were reported for January 31 - February 6 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
Tyrin C. Galloway, 24, Newton, arrested 1/31/25, possession of firearm or other weapons by convicted felon
Christopher S. Lum, 30, Newton, arrested 1/31/25, disorderly conduct-failure to comply with request or command of law enforcement officers; obstructing public streets-willful obstruction of use by impeding traffic; resisting arrest
Christopher R. Nelson, 38, Pelahatchie, arrested 2/1/25, controlled substance-possession of paraphernalia
Rodney L. Jones, 50, Newton, arrested 2/1/25, simple possession of marijuana
Timothy D. Evans, 50, Newton, arrested 2/1/25, DUI-1st offense
Kala A. Comby, 37, Philadelphia, arrested 2/1/25, possession of controlled substance; hold for other agency
Winter Tubby, 27, Philadelphia, arrested 2/1/25, possession of controlled substance; hold for other agency
Greer A. Billy, 19, Conehatta, arrested 2/1/25, possession of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoids in motor vehicle
Brannon M. Wilson, 22, Conehatta, arrested 2/1/25, simple possession of marijuana
Heather M. Roberts, 34, Union, arrested 2/1/25, hold for NCSD
David H. Jordan, 67, Newton, arrested 2/2/25, possession of controlled substance
Kentrel D. Hales, 31, Newton, arrested 2/2/25, possession of controlled substance
Lionel R. Evans, 41, Bay Springs, arrested 2/2/25, simple possession of marijuana
Henry J. Bennett, 55, Newton, arrested 2/2/25, bench warrant-circuit court
James Jordan, 61, Newton, arrested 2/3/25, bench warrant-circuit court; bond surrender
Jessica D. Russey, 44, Conehatta, arrested 2/3/25, domestic violence-simple assault
Marcus Walker, 33, Newton, arrested 2/4/25, fleeing or eluding a law enforcement officer in a motor vehicle-reckless or willful disregard for the safety of persons or property; disorderly conduct-failure to comply with request or command of law enforcement officers; reckless driving; possession of controlled substance; hold for MDOC; hold for NCSD
Alonzo C. Wilson, 36, arrested 2/4/25, possession of marijuana in motor vehicle; careless driving;
Jachob C. Holmes, 23, Homeless, arrested 2/5/25, willful or malicious trespassing
Dallas C. Hernandez, 21, Chunky, arrested 2/5/25, bench warrant-circuit court
Dustin B. Page, 31, Little Rock, arrested 2/5/25, bench warrant-justice court
Newton Police Department
Ramaro R. Dansby, 38, Scooba, arrested 2/1/25, hold for other agency
Dora D. Handford, 38, Newton, arrested 2/6/25, malicious mischief-felony
Decatur Police Department
Ashley Dukes, 40, Decatur, arrested 2/4/25, possession of controlled substance
Union Police Department
Dartavius J. Moseley, 23, Hickory, arrested 2/1/25, possession of controlled substance; hold for MDOC
Mississippi Department of Safety
Samuel Tuyishime, 22, Phoenix, AZ, arrested 2/6/25, DUI-under the influence of other substance; simple possession of marijuana; obstructing public streets-willful obstruction of use by impeding traffic; seatbelt violation; no driver’s record or duty status
Neshoba County Detention Center
The following arrests were reported for February 3 - 10 in Neshoba County. This report was compiled from the daily blotter at the Neshoba County Detention Center.
Theodore Thomas, 62, Conehatta, arrested 2/3/25, contempt of court x2
Marcus E. Gardner, 45, Newton, arrested 2/4/25, suspended driver’s license; no insurance
Laura Jo Henson, 44, Union, arrested 2/5/25, contempt of court
Charles D. Savell, 32, Decatur, arrested 2/5/25, disorderly conduct-failure to comply; failure to appear
Laveil A. Wells, 28, Little Rock, arrested 2/6/25, contempt of court
Stewart Thomas, 46, Conehatta, arrested 2/6/25, failure to appear
Emmitte Dwayne McGee, 46, Union, arrested 2/6/25, contempt of court; failure to appear
Jamarrion Marquise Benamon, 32, Lawrence, arrested 2/6/25, possession of marijuana in motor vehicle
Cindy Renee Willis, 45, Conehatta, arrested 2/7/25, contempt of court
Jennifer Bufkin White, 41, Union, arrested 2/7/25, DUI-other substance
Armahd Ifeanyl Azogini, 45, Decatur, arrested 2/8/25, contempt of court
Anthony Deunta Lewis, 23, Union, arrested 2/8/25, DUI-1st offense; no driver’s license; disorderly conduct; resisting arrest; possession of marijuana in motor vehicle; no insurance; possession of paraphernalia
Melia Solomon, 36, Newton, arrested 2/8/25, failure to appear x3
Macden Jace Hall, 19, Conehatta, arrested 2/9/25, failure to appear
Joshua W. Rowell, 29, Union, arrested 2/9/25, possession of controlled substance
Zachary James Willis, 32, Decatur, arrested 2/9/25, 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.
