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Arrests in Newton County
(March 14–20, 2025)
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3/14/2025
• Willie J. Smith (Newton Police Department) – domestic violence (aggravated assault), hold (MDOC)
• Danan King (Newton County Sheriff’s Department) reckless driving, no/expired driver’s license, no insurance
• Michael O. Boler (Newton County Sheriff’s Department) fleeing/eluding (reckless), reckless driving, failure to obey traffic control
3/15/2025
• Jermaine R. Poole (Newton County Sheriff’s Department) trespass (willful or malicious)
• Jason A. Way (Newton County Sheriff’s Department) aggravated assault (extreme indifference)
3/16/2025
• Kentrel D. Hales (Mississippi Highway Patrol) speeding, no/expired license, no insurance, DUI (other substance)
• Matthew L. Dukes (Newton Police Department) bench warrant (circuit court), aggravated assault on a police officer
3/17/2025
• Kenneth J. Johnson (Newton Police Department) burglary (dwelling), petit larceny, disorderly conduct (disturbing the peace), obscene electronic communications (1st offense), trespass
• Jerry M. Lewis (Newton Police Department) profane/harassing electronic communications (1st offense)
3/19/2025
• Terry B. Chunn (Mississippi Department of Corrections) hold (MDOC)
• Mychal A. Williams (Hickory Police Department) disorderly conduct (disturbing the peace)
3/20/2025
• Lena C. Allen (Newton County Sheriff’s Department) possession of paraphernalia, possession of controlled substance (Schedule I or II, <1/10 gram)
• Cedrick R. Body (Decatur Police Department) bench warrant (justice court)
Total Bookings: 13
