March 29, 2024

Police blotter

Newton Police
Department

• Romell L. Cochran, 28, of Newton, was arrested at 9:32 p.m. Sunday after an officer recognized Cochran as having an active warrant for a disorderly conduct charge. Cochran was arrested and taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Maitay L. Yao, 31, of Newton, was arrested at 10:19 p.m. Sunday when an officer recognized the driver as driving with a revoked license. Yao was arrested and taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Steven A. Sholley, 52, of Newton, was arrested at 12:28 a.m. Monday after an officer observed sparks coming from the rear passenger tire. Sholley was driving with a revoked license, was arrested and taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Willie Patrick Green, 46, of Newton, was arrested at 10:50 p.m. Monday after an officer saw Green driving without headlights. Green was driving with a suspended driver’s license, was arrested and taken to the Jasper County Jail.