The following arrests were reported for May 10 - 16 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
Keith A. Rice, 63, Newton, arrested 5/13/24, home repair fraud
Bennie L. Sessums, 49, Newton, arrested 5/15/24, revoked or suspended drivers license; no insurance; lighting equipment requirements
Newton Police Department
Corey D. Denham, 35, Newton, arrested 5/14/24, shoplifting
Meridian Police Department
Curtis D. Scott, 47, Meridian, arrested 5/10/24, hold for other agency
Jariko Q. Chaney, 42, Meridian, arrested 5/10/24, hold for other agency
Curtis D. Scott, 47, Meridian, arrested 5/13/24, hold for other agency
Mississippi Department of Corrections
Steven D. Morgan, 35, Newton, arrested 5/10/24, hold for MDOC
Neshoba County Detention Center
The following arrests were reported for May 6 - 13 in Neshoba County. This report was compiled from the daily blotter at the Neshoba County Detention Center.
Charles Adams, 57, Union, arrested 5/6/24, indictment
Kevin Devon Edwards, 50, arrested 5/6/24, disturbance of family
Wayne L. Holstine, 53, Union, arrested 5/7/24, DUI-1st offense
Sebastian Kyle Chickaway, 23, Conehatta, arrested 5/9/24, DUI-refusal to take test
Jessica Harris, Collinsville, arrested 5/9/24, possession of controlled substance
Lester Jeffery Long, 44, Union, arrested 5/9/24, possession of controlled substance; possession of paraphernalia
Jamie J. Ricks, 37, Union, arrested 5/10/24, failure to appear
Keyasia Nicole Shoemaker, 29, Decatur, arrested 5/10/24, DUI-1st offense
James Howard Pinkston, 56, Conehatta, arrested 5/11/24, failure to appear x2; contempt of court; DUI-1st offense
Norman Dwight McKinney, 28, Union, arrested 5/12/24, hold for circuit court
Questions or concerns about the weekly arrest report can be sent to holdiness@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.
