The following arrests were reported for December 6-December 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.
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
Robert Merrell, 49, arrested 12/7/21, DUI, no insurance
Casey Lynn Abel, 27, arrested 12/8/21, possession of controlled substance (felony), possession of paraphernalia (misdemeanor)
Robert Lee Wilkerson, 40, arrested 12/8/21, disorderly conduct, escape from custody, resisting arrest
Blake Dooley, 33, arrested 12/8/21, burglary
Darvol Hart, 42, arrested 12/8/21, child support
Mollie Hendricks, 33, arrested 12/11/21, possession of paraphernalia
Jacob Kemp, 26, arrested 12/11/21, possession of paraphernalia, possession of marijuana (misdemeanor)
Newton Police Department
Jennifer Arellano, 43, arrested 12/12/21, aggravated assault
