The following arrests were reported for February 21 - 27 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
Martin Spears, 63, Little Rock, arrested 2/21/25, trafficking in controlled substances
Ashley May, 38, Philadelphia, arrested 2/21/25, hold for NCSD
Darvol R. Hart, 21, Newton, arrested 2/23/25, giving or selling alcohol to a minor-1st offense
Rye Hart, 18, Union, arrested 2/23/25, DUI-1st offense
Robert L. Buchanan, 25, Forest, arrested 2/24/25, simple possession of marijuana; MV-improper equipment
Jwan C. Patrick, 39, Lawrence, arrested 2/26/25, simple possession of marijuana
Karl J. Butler, 57, Philadelphia, arrested 2/26/25, disorderly conduct-disturbance of family
Newton Police Department
Colton R. Brown, 35, Newton, arrested 2/21/25, bad check
Dwayne Evans, 63, Newton, arrested 2/26/25, possession of controlled substance; possession of paraphernalia
Robert Thompson, 56, Newton, arrested 2/27/25, disorderly conduct-failure to comply with request or command of law enforcement officers
Decatur Police Department
Lane H. Johnson, 28, Louisville, arrested 2/25/25, disorderly conduct-failure to comply with request or command of law enforcement officers
Dalton L. Miles, 32, Decatur, arrested 2/26/25, domestic violence-simple assault
Meridian Police Department
Marion L. Terrell, 45, Meridian, arrested 2/24/25, hold for other agency
Mississippi Department of Corrections
Bryan C. Sistrunk, 21, Pulaski, MS, arrested 2/27/25, hold for other agency
Neshoba County Detention Center
The following arrests were reported for February 24 - March 3 in Neshoba County. This report was compiled from the daily blotter at the Neshoba County Detention Center.
Brianna Bass, 31, Decatur, arrested 2/26/25, failure to appear x2
Kelsey D. John, 36, Conehatta, arrested 2/26/25, contempt of court
Joshua Garrett, 40, Union, arrested 2/27/25, DUI-refusal to take test; child endangerment-misdemeanor; disorderly conduct; suspended driver’s license; no insurance
Blake Adam Martin, 28, Collinsville, arrested 3/2/25, suspended driver’s license; no insurance
Erin E. Vance, 39, Union, arrested 3/2/25, hold for investigations
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.
