The following arrests were reported for May 10-17 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. 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.
Newton County Sheriff's Department
Joshua Buckley, 18, arrested 5/10/21, possession of marijuana (misdemeanor) and statutory rape x2
Steven D. Posey, 41, arrested 5/11/21, no tag, no insurance, no driver’s license, and possession of paraphernalia
David E. McIntosh, 53, arrested 5/11/21, possession of paraphernalia
Rodney Meaders, 48, arrested 5/11/21, disturbing the family peace and resisting arrest
Jarrett Baggett, 30, arrested 5/12/21, possession of controlled substance and grand larceny
Benjamin Brooks, 34, arrested 5/12/21, felony hold
Sara Woodrow, 29, arrested 5/12/21, felony hold
Violet Renee Broach, 52, arrested 5/14/21, simple assault domestic
Johnny Sullivan, 46, arrested 5/15/21, disturbing a business
Jeremy Wade Crimm, 19, arrested 5/16/21, aggravated assault
Newton Police Department
Dustin Russell, 31, arrested 5/16/21, DUI 2nd and possession of marijuana in motor vehicle
Mississippi Highway Patrol
Zachary Kling, 23, arrested 5/12/21, DUI other, possession of marijuana, speeding, and possession of paraphernalia
Freddie Lee Miller, 55, arrested 5/14/21, DUI 1st, failure to comply, and reckless driving
Arianna D. Laster, 23, arrested 5/15/21, DUI 1st, failure to yield to blue lights, no license, no insurance, and speeding
