The following arrests were reported for Jan. 20-26 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.
Newton County Sheriff Department
Jassmine M. Love, 27, Jackson, arrested 1/20/23, violation of uniform controlled substance law while in possession of firearm
Jerry L. Barnhill, 44, Louin, arrested 1/22/23, burglary-breaking and entering dwelling house
Sherron R. Turk-Nolan, 36, Philadelphia, arrested 1/23/23, bond surrender
Danielle McLemore, 32, Hickory, arrested 1/24/23, bench warrant-justice court
Dustin J. Russell, 32, Newton, arrested 1/24/23, domestic violence-aggravated assault
Sterling S. Walker, 43, Newton, arrested 1/24/23, sell, transfer, distribute, possess with intent to sell controlled substance
Gregory L. Palmer, 21, Porterville, arrested 1/24/23, grand larceny, burglary-commercial buildings
Hansford G. Garrett, 53, Hickory, arrested 1/24/23, possession of firearm or other weapons by convicted felon, possession of controlled substance
Casey L. Abel, 29, Lawrence, arrested 1/24/23, violation of uniform controlled substance law while in possession of firearm
Kristina Creel, 31, Chunky, arrested 1/24/23, hold for MDOC
Trellis D. Hawkins, 33, Decatur, arrested 1/26/23, chancery court: contempt-failure to pay child support
Korzay Willis, 20, Philadelphia, arrested 1/26/23, false pretenses
Meridian Police Department
Dustin M. Thompson, 41, Meridian, arrested 1/24/23, shoplifting, hold for other agency
Mississippi Highway Patrol
Chriszavion D. Lofton, 20, Rose Hill, arrested 1/26/23, fleeing or eluding a law enforcement officer in a motor vehicle, DUI-under the influence of controlled substance, none or expired drivers license, speeding, no insurance
Mississippi Bureau of Investigation
John J. Wise, 36, Lawrence, arrested 1/24/23, aggravated assault on policeman in line of duty
Decatur Police Department
Jason M. Busby, 40, Decatur, arrested 1/24/23, motor vehicle theft
The following arrests were reported for January 23-30 in Neshoba County. This report was compiled from the daily blotter at the Neshoba County Detention Center. All suspects should be presumed innocent until found guilty in a court of law.
Neshoba County Detention Center
Eric Dewayne Hickman, 42, Conehatta, arrested 1/23/23, DUI-1st offense
Odi Wayne Landrum, 59, Union, arrested 1/24/23, child pornography, hold for other agency
Yinessa Harrison, 36, Union, arrested 1/26/23, DUI-1st offense, no drivers license
Eric Djun Jones, 42, Union, arrested 1/29/23, hold for other agency
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.
