The following arrests were reported for July 25-August 1 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
Billy Boose, 44, arrested 7/26/21, trafficking of meth
Shane Welborn, 31, arrested 7/26/21, hold for judge, warrant (child abuse)
Eric Emmons, 46, arrested 7/27/21, trespassing
Emily Welborn, 29, arrested 7/27/21, felony child abuse
Joshua Walker, 24, arrested 7/27/21, utility theft
Cherlyn Devine, 45, arrested 7/27/21, no insurance, possession of paraphernalia, careless driving, suspended license
Christopher Sciple, 33, arrested 7/28/21, embezzlement
Billy Spivey, 23, arrested 7/28/21, convicted felon with firearm
Adam Gatewood, 29, arrested 7/28/21, malicious mischief
Austin Lamar Harrell, 27, arrested 7/29/21, malicious mischief
Pablo Alpuche Arias, 28, arrested 7/29/21, DUI other, no tag, no driver’s license
Dustin Alexander, 37, arrested 7/31/21, suspended driver’s license, hold for Decatur and Neshoba
Christopher R. Ezell, 32, arrested 8/1/21, simple domestic
Hickory Police Department
Jason Brandon Bynum, 42, arrested 7/28/21, contempt of court, expired tag, suspended license, no insurance
Decatur Police Department
Sherie Kirk, 41, arrested 7/27/21, simple assault domestic
Newton Police Department
Corey Denham, 32, arrested 7/26/21, possession of controlled substance
Mississippi Highway Department
Vince K. Smith, 46, arrested 7/31/21, DUI 2nd, suspended license
