The following arrests were reported for September 14-September 20 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
Karine Chickaway, 33, arrested 9/21/20, felony DUI 3rd, careless driving, driving while suspended, possession of alcohol
Johnnie L. Neese, 37, arrested 9/22/20, burglary of storage shed x3 (Indicted)
Sterling Walker, 41, arrested 9/22/20, possession of meth (Indicted)
Jeremiah Jones, 37, arrested 9/22/20, aggravated domestic violence (Indicted)
Chrisshun Burks, 20, arrested 9/22/20, first degree murder (Indicted)
James Smith Jr., 47, arrested 9/22/20, Possession of Lisdexamfetamine (Indicted)
Jonathan Fincher, 23, arrested 9/22/20, grand larceny (Indicted)
Veronica M. Stewart, 39, arrested 9/22/20, first degree murder (Indicted)
Corey D. Daniels, 35, arrested 9/23/20, business burglary (Indicted)
Rodricus Jackson, 27, arrested 9/23/20, business burglary (Indicted)
Billy Eason, 36, arrested 9/23/20, possession of cocaine, firearm enhancement and possession of marijuana (Indicted)
Levan Timmons, 28, arrested 9/23/20, business burglary (Indicted)
Steven Fielder, 56, arrested 9/24/20, gratification of lust (Indicted)
Beverly J. Culpepper, 51, arrested 9/24/20, embezzlement (Indicted)
Newton Police Department
Traveone Derrick, 21, arrested 9/22/20, simple domestic assault and burglary of dwelling
