The following arrests were reported for October 11-October 18 in Newton County. This report was compiled from the daily blotter at the Newton County Jail.
Newton County Sherriff’s Department
•Shunta John, 32, arrested 10/11/19, DUI refuse, disorderly conduct and failure to yield to blue lights
•Shatara Anderson, arrested 10/13/19, disturbing family peace
•De’Untric Merrell, 35, arrested 10/14/19, hold for drug court
•Josh Evans, 19, arrested 10/15/19, petite larceny
•Janis Jordon, 52, arrested 10/15/19, simple assault
•Mathew Nunley, 24, arrested 10/16/19, hold for Rankin County
•Justin Naylor, 19, arrested 10/16/19, 2 counts grand larceny
Newton Police Department
•Pheanis Ham-Brown, 35, arrested 10/13/19, hold for NPD
•Chase Jones, arrested 10/15/19, ran a stop sighn, possession of marijuana in motor vehicle, driving with suspended license and public intoxication
•Devin McCune, 20, arrested 10/18/19, hold for investigation
•Earnest Beal, 31, arrested 10/18/19, hold for investigation
Union Police Department
•Deion Hunter, 22, arrested 10/11/19, disturbing the peace
Decatur Police Department
•Robert Merrell, 47, arrested 10/13/19, simple assault
Questions or concerns about the weekly arrest report can be sent to thoward@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.
