The following arrests were reported for September 5-12 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
Prentiss Herring, 57, arrested 9/7/21, resisting arrest by fleeing
Jazaus D. Bohannon, 20, arrested 9/8/21, warrant-suspended license
Jason Brandon Bynum, 42, arrested 9/8/21, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, felony possession of controlled substance
Elmer Thomas Jr., 59, arrested 9/8/21, no tail light, suspended license, DUI, possession of controlled substance (felony)
Ronald J. Moulds, 66, arrested 9/9/21, DUI 1st, suspended license
Tyler Gilmer, 30, arrested 9/10/21, telephone harassment, willful trespassing
Newton Police Department
Charlesefer Madison, 32, arrested 9/8/21, domestic violence, possession of controlled substance, kidnapping
Diamond Thames, 27, arrested 9/8/21, aggravated assault
Shatara Anderson, 24, arrested 9/9/21, resisting arrest, felony breaking and entering of an occupied dwelling
Davon Evans, 43, arrested 9/11/21, warrant
Mississippi Highway Department
Steven D. Clanton, 46, arrested 9/12/21, DUI 1st
