The following arrests were reported for October 4-9 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
John Bell, 38, arrested 10/5/21, possession of paraphernalia
Beverly Williamson, 46, arrested 10/5/21, possession of meth, possession of meth in a correctional facility
Melissa Harris, 37, arrested 10/6/21, sale of morphine (Indicted)
Lydie Moulds, 46, arrested 10/6/21, breaking and entering x2
David McIntosh, 54, arrested 10/8/21, trespassing
Robbie Chapman, 56, arrested 10/8/21, DUI other, felony possession, no driver’s license
Newton Police Department
Henry Bennett, 52, arrested 10/8/21, felony breaking and entering
Cathy Hardy, 48, arrested 10/8/21, felony breaking and entering
Bobby Jackson, 45, arrested 10/8/21, felony breaking and entering
Union Police Department
Gerald L. Ogletree, 39, arrested 10/8/21, trespassing
Mississippi Highway Department
Alonzo Perez, 30, arrested 10/9/21, DUI 1st, no driver’s license
