The following arrests were reported for October 19-October 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.
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
Lamont R. Harrison, 42, arrested 10/20/20, old fines, felony hold, possession of paraphernalia and possession of marijuana
Dezmond Lewis, 29, arrested 10/22/20, bond surrender
Eric Emons, 45, arrested 10/21/20, possession of controlled substance
Jessica Walker, 22, arrested 10/21/20, controlled substance with firearm (felony) and possession of marijuana
Tyrese D. Brown, 21, arrested 10/21/20, suspended license and reckless driving
Jimmy G. Turner, 48, arrested 10/22/20, possession of paraphernalia
Megan Holloway, 29, arrested 10/22/20, 2 counts of possession of controlled substance (felony) and 2 counts of petty larceny
Jon Kenneth Skinner, 34, arrested 10/24/20, DUI 1st
Alan W. Clark, 36, arrested 10/24/20, petty larceny
Marilyn Coghlan, 21, arrested 10/26/20, felony possession of meth and felony fleeing
Decatur Police Department
Jesse Hearne, 37, arrested 10/25/20, contempt of court
Union Police Department
Alexander Hales, 33, arrested 10/19/20, possession of firearm by felon, no driver’s license, possession of less than 1 oz. marijuana
Bridgett Crapps, 31, arrested 10/21/20, disturbing the peace
Jennifer Donald, 37, arrested 10/21/20, disturbing the peace
Newton Police Department
Taurus McBeath, 27, arrested 10/20/20, aggravated assault, domestic violence and kidnapping
Michael Chapman, 44, arrested 10/22/20, DUI 1st and no tag
