The following arrests were reported for July 12-24 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
Demar Shannon, 44, arrested 7/11/21, possession of meth (felony), possession of marijuana (misdemeanor)
Gregory Lee Palmer, 19, arrested 7/14/21, suspended driver’s license, possession of paraphernalia
Brandi Sweatt, 42, arrested 7/14/21, possession of controlled substance w/ firearm enhancement
Ashley Dukes, 37, arrested 7/14/21, trespassing
Ricky Walton, 38, arrested 7/14/21, driving w/no license, reckless driving, failure to yield
Shaneil Lee, 36, arrested 7/15/21, possession of meth
Trellis Hawkins, 32, arrested 7/15/12, suspended driver’s license
Kristen Breland, 30, arrested 7/17/21, possession of marijuana
Tyeshia Body, 41, arrested 7/17/21, possession of marijuana
Victoria K. Berry, 24, arrested 7/19/21, careless driving, suspended driver’s license, possession of marijuana
Jesse Hearne, 38, arrested 7/19/21, DUI 1st, possession of paraphernalia
Ashlee D. Woodard, 34, arrested 7/20/21, disorderly conduct
John Clayton Keen, 45, arrested 7/21/21, possession of controlled substance
Sonji Ooten, 51, arrested 7/23/21, disturbing family peace
Raymond K. Jones, 55, arrested 7/23/21, DUI 2nd, no tag, no insurance, suspended license
Decatur Police Department
Dallas Clark, 50, arrested 7/12/21, simple domestic
Justy E. Gibbs, 24, arrested 7/12/21, simple domestic
Alicia Hale, 20, arrested 7/15/21, possession of paraphernalia
Jamie Winters, 44, arrested 7/20/21, speeding
Newton Police Department
John Jamal Johnson, 52, arrested 7/15/21, possession of controlled substance, possession of paraphernalia, trespassing
Crystal L. Bolin, 47, arrested 7/15/21, possession of paraphernalia, trespassing, possession of a controlled substance
Devante Hodge, 35, arrested 7/17/21, disturbance of family peace
Union Police Department
Austin Harrell, 27, arrested 7/23/21, malicious mischief
William M. John, 33, arrested 7/24/21, trespass after warning
Mississippi Department of Corrections
Juan Montanez, 18, arrested 7/12/21, passing on double yellow, no driver’s license, no insurance
