The following arrests were reported for January 6-January 12 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
Melissa L. Harris, 39, Newton, arrested 1/9/23, manslaughter-culpable negligence; hold for other agency
Rico E. Tolbert, 32, Decatur, arrested 1/10/23, domestic violence-simple assault
Newton Police Department
Jakarius L. Sowell, 19, Jackson, arrested 1/6/23, bad check
Claire Tillman, 26, Newton, arrested 1/11/23, disorderly conduct-failure to comply with request or command of law enforcement officers
Jason C. Spradley, 52, Ringgold, LA, arrested 1/11/23, unlawful possession of alcoholic beverages, public drunk
Meridian Police Department
Brendan K. Durossette, 37, Meridian, arrested 1/11/23, hold for other agency
Jaquavious Spencer, 21, Meridian, arrested 1/12/23, hold for other agency
Questions or concerns about the weekly arrest report can be sent to bmaze@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.
