Crime | Newton County Appeal

By Brent Maze, READ MORE > 1,506 Reads
On Thu, 10/22/2020 - 06:00 AM

The Decatur Police Department has charged an 18-year-old man with four counts statutory rape.

Decatur Police Chief Clay Garvin confirmed that the suspect, Jaylon Pace, 18, was arrested Oct. 14. He said the arrest warrant for four counts of statutory rape was issued by the municipal judge.

Arrests

By From staff reports, READ MORE > 2,325 Reads
On Wed, 10/21/2020 - 06:00 AM

The following arrests were reported for October 12-October 19 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.

INDICTMENTS: Man faces gratification of lust charges

By Brent Maze, READ MORE > 5,795 Reads
On Wed, 10/14/2020 - 06:00 AM

A Newton County man is in jail on sexual abuse charges after a Newton County Grand Jury returned an indictment during the September session.

The grand jury met on Sept. 21 and returned a true bill of indictment for Stevie L. Fielder with gratification of lust. His bond was set at $75,000.

Arrests

By From staff reports, READ MORE > 4,095 Reads
On Wed, 10/14/2020 - 06:00 AM

The following arrests were reported for September 25-October 4 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.

Rose Hill man charged with kidnapping, attempted sexual assault

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On Fri, 10/09/2020 - 06:24 PM

Mississippi Bureau of Investigation Agents are investigating a kidnapping and sexual assault complaint in Lauderdale County that resulted in the arrest of a Rose Hill man.

Arrests

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On Wed, 10/07/2020 - 06:00 AM

Arrests

By From staff reports, READ MORE > 10,456 Reads
On Wed, 09/30/2020 - 06:00 AM

The following arrests were reported for September 14-September 20 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.

Three indicted in 489 shooting

By Brent Maze, READ MORE > 11,197 Reads
On Wed, 09/30/2020 - 06:00 AM

Two men and a woman have been indicted in connection with the murder of her ex-husband, who was shot while driving on Hwy. 489 April 3.

Arrests

By From staff reports, READ MORE > 12,410 Reads
On Wed, 09/23/2020 - 06:00 AM

Tyreke Snow runs for yardage in a 33-0 win over Raymond last week. | Mary Rigdon/Keepsake Images

Football stats for Sept. 23

By Robbie Robertson, READ MORE > 16,784 Reads
On Tue, 09/22/2020 - 09:59 PM

The Newton County Appeal has compiled a list of the player stats for the games played through Friday, Sept. 18. The following stats were submitted by each team. To submit stats or if you have questions about statistics, please email sports@newtoncountyappeal.com.

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