The following arrests were reported for July 2-11 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
Derrick Amos, 42, arrested 7/2/21, statutory rape x3 (Indicted), conspiracy to possess meth x2
Kelsey Billie, 21, arrested 7/2/21, public drunk
Katrel Cane Thomas, 18, 7/6/21, breaking and entering residential, breaking and entering vehicular
Shannon Lee Puckett, 40, arrested 7/7/21, no tag, no insurance, no drivers license
Annie Kell, 30, arrested 7/7/21, malicious mischief, trespassing x2
Allison E. Chamblee, 34, arrested 7/7/21, sale of meth x2 (Indicted)
Hansford George Garrett, 51, arrested 7/7/21, possession of controlled substance, possession of weapon by felon
Desiree Cuny, 42, arrested 7/7/21, simple domestic
Hank A. Graham, 46, arrested 7/7/21, simple domestic
Shane King, 34, arrested 7/8/21, DUI 1st, expired license
David Monk, 29, arrested 7/8/21, possession of paraphernalia
Demar Shannon, 44, arrested 7/11/21, possession of meth (felony), possession of marijuana (misdemeanor)
Newton Police Department
Brandy Miller, 45, arrested 7/2/21, domestic violence
Diego Alonzo, arrested 7/4/21, public intoxication
Justin Body, 32, arrested 7/5/21, child molestation, online enticement
Cory Durand Berry, 31, arrested 7/7/21, domestic violence
Richard Russell, 25, arrested 7/8/21, culpable negligence, tampering with physical evidence, accessory after the fact, convicted felon with firearm
Jeanetta Walk, 19, arrested 7/9/21, domestic violence
Alex T. Rigdon, 25, arrested 7/9/21, DUI 1st, illegal u-turn
Baxter Hall, 49, arrested 7/10/21, DUI 1st, no insurance, no tag, careless driving
Kenneth Johnson, 36, arrested 7/11/21, felony fleeing, no drivers license, careless driving
Mississippi Highway Patrol
Verron Tubby, 30, arrested 7/2/21, DUI 2nd, no insurance, driving with suspended license, seatbelt violation, possession of alcohol
Romana Gooch, 51, arrested 7/4/21, possession of paraphernalia, DUI 1st, speeding, expired license
Marquesha Mance, 38, arrested 7/4/21, possession of marijuana
