The Newton Police Department is looking for a suspect who apparently shot gun in the city limits, a bullet from which entered a resident’s home last week.
Police Chief Harvey Curry didn’t release details of the exact location where the bullet entered the home, but he said the suspect could be facing felony charges.
“It’s a felony to shoot into a residence,” Curry said. “This resident has been worried about her safety ever since it happened. No one should ever feel unsafe inside their home.”
Curry said anyone with information on this case should contact the police department at 601-683-2041.
In addition the following arrests were made between Nov. 23-30 in Newton County. This report is based on the daily jail blotter at the Newton County Jail and the Union Police Department.
The following arrests were made between Nov. 23-30 in Newton County. This report is based on the daily jail blotter at the Newton County Jail and the Union Police Department.
Newton County
Sheriff’s Department
• Luther Ward, 46, arrested 11/28/18, public drunkenness and possession of alcohol
Decatur Police Department
• Jay Jamal Loper, 29, arrested 11/23/18, old fines
• Miranda A. Nobles, 34, arrested 11/29/18, disorderly conduct
• Jackoby Givins Sr., 23, arrested 11/29/18, possession of marijuana and possession of a stolen firearm
• Richard Russell, 22, arrested 11/29/18, hold
Mississippi Highway Patrol
• Alejandro Espian, 52, arrested 11/26/18, speeding and suspended license
Mississippi Department
of Corrections
• Kendric Steele, 39, arrested 11/28/18, hold for court
• Christopher Johnson, 22, arrested 11/28/18, hold for court
Newton Police Department
• Dwight David Cummings Jr., 40, arrested 11/29/18, disorderly conduct
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.
