The following arrests were reported for June 13 - 19 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
-Dezmund J. Lewis, 34, Union, arrested 6/13/25, possession of controlled substance
-Keantray L. Thomas, 34, Conehatta, arrested 6/13/25, DUI-2nd offense; hold for other agency
-Jashaun E. Tubby, 30, Philadelphia, arrested 6/14/25, domestic violence-simple assault
-Fahd H. Elnaham, 49, Morton, arrested 6/18/25, DUI-1st offense; mv-failure to dim headlights
-Miguel A. Evans, 22, Hickory, arrested 6/18/25, hold for other agency
-Christopher T. Wansley, 24, Newton, arrested 6/18/25, embezzlement-property borrowed or hired
-Elizabeth M. Boyd, 43, Union, arrested 6/19/25, controlled substance-possession of paraphernalia; hold for other agency
Newton Police Department
-Allen D. Crockett, 32, Newton, arrested 6/13/25, bench warrant-justice court
-Geneva Green, 34, Newton, arrested 6/13/25, child abuse (endangering the child’s health)
-Angel Bennett, 38, Meridian, arrested 6/15/25, possession of controlled substance; speeding (over all posted limits)
-Eddie R. Thompson, 54, Newton, arrested 6/16/25, possession of controlled substance
-Eric Brown, 65, Baton Rouge, LA, arrested 6/16/25, transfer and possession of controlled substance with intent; possession of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoids in motor vehicle
-Archie P. Haskins, 64, Conehatta, arrested 6/17/25, DUI-1st offense
Mississippi Department of Safety
-Brian R. Amey, 26, Chattanooga, TN, arrested 6/18/25, simple possession of marijuana; hold for other agency x2
The following arrests were reported for June 16 - 23 in Neshoba County. This report was compiled from the daily blotter at the Neshoba County Detention Center.
Neshoba County Detention Center
-William Scottey Dunn, 48, Union, arrested 6/18/25, probation violation; expired driver’s license
-Noryel Clayton Croff, 39, Newton, arrested 6/21/25, DUI-1st offense; no license tag; no proof of insurance; improper equipment; possession of marijuana-1st offense; no driver’s license
-Christopher Leach, 38, Union, arrested 6/21/25, hold for investigations
-Rebecca L. Rogers, 44, Union, arrested 6/21/25, 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.
