The following arrests were reported for May 23 - 29 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
-Chance S. Cleveland, 37, Conehatta, arrested 5/23/25, bench warrant-justice court x3
-James A. Savell, 19, Little Rock, arrested 5/23/25, domestic violence-simple assault
-Bennie L. Sessums, 50, Newton, arrested 5/24/25, possession of controlled substance; controlled substance-possession of paraphernalia
-Mary Tubby, 31, Decatur, arrested 5/25/25, public drunk
-Julian Z. Sanderson, 25, Walnut Grove, arrested 5/27/25, controlled substance-violation of uniform controlled substance law while in possession of firearm
-Michael W. Harris, 63, Union, arrested 5/28/25, possession of controlled substance; no insurance; reckless driving; revoked or suspended drivers license; seatbelt violation
-Jacob E. Biffle, 38, Union, arrested 5/29/25, capias-indictment
Billy A. Pollard, 42, Florence, arrested 5/29/25, capias-indictment
Santanna Griffin, 37, Newton, arrested 5/29/25, capias-indictment; bond surrender x2
Tammie L. Crocker, 51, Lawrence, arrested 5/29/25, capias-indictment
Charles A. Sharp, 67, Philadelphia, arrested 5/29/25, capias-indictment
-James A. Hampton, 38, Meridian, arrested 5/29/25, capias-indictment
-Javeun T. McCarter, 20, Newton, arrested 5/29/25, capias-indictment
-Michael A. Lee, 31, Conehatta, arrested 5/29/25, capias-indictment
-D’Lonte D. McGee, 27, Conehatta, arrested 5/29/25, capias-indictment
Newton Police Department
-Joel T. Garcia, 26, Cleveland, TX, arrested 5/23/25, controlled substance-transfer and possession with intent; controlled substance-possession of paraphernalia; none or expired drivers license
-Tevonta C. Mitchell, 28, Forest, arrested 5/24/25, simple possession of marijuana
-Chantrel X. Moore, 19, Newton, arrested 5/29/25, DUI-under the influence of other substance
Union Police Department
-Javeon M. McClelland, 18, Union, arrested 5/23/25, aggravated assault-use of deadly weapon
-Da’Shawn T. Tisdale, 19, Union, arrested 5/26/25, aggravated assault-use of deadly weaon
Mississippi Department of Corrections
Bailey G. Green, 67, Union, arrested 5/28/25, hold for MDOC
Scotty L. Tatum, 49, Lawrence, arrested 5/28/25, violation of probation-MDOC; hold for MDOC
Neshoba County Detention Center
The following arrests were reported for May 26- June 2 in Neshoba County. This report was compiled from the daily blotter at the Neshoba County Detention Center.
-Benny Clayton Posey, 47, Union, arrested 5/26/25, suspended drivers license
-Relinda Rylynn Shumake, 36, Conehatta, arrested 5/26/25, contempt of court
-Courtney Lynn Holley, 30, Union, arrested 5/27/25, DUI-1st offense
-Mathis Ray Hall, 25, Conehatta, arrested 6/1/25, failure to appear
-Corey Rayborn, 37, Union, arrested 6/1/25, failure to appear
Questions or concerns about the weekly arrest report can be sent to leach@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.
