Patrol
Patrol
The patrol deputies general responsibilities shall at all times to preserve the public peace, prevent crime, detect and arrest violators of the law, protect life and property and enforce all criminal laws of the State of Arkansas. Sometimes the laws may not be favored by the public, but the officers have taken an oath to uphold the constitution and the laws. They take the initial call and report to the Chief Deputy and Sheriff. Deputies also serve civil process paperwork, and also serve as Bailiff's for all Newton County Courts.
Full Time Deputies
NC3 - Corporal Adam Sirmons
NC4 - Corporal J.D. Harper
NC5 - Deputy Aaron Carter
NC6 - Deputy Devon Mills
NC7 - Deputy Matthew Dunham
NC8 - Deputy Derrick Harmon
Part Time Deputies
NC9 - Nate Allen - Nate is assigned to Western Grove as a metro unit. The city of Western Grove pays the salary for this Deputy.
NC10 - Deputy Gary Waters - Ozark Mountain School District
NC11 - Steve Harper - Steve serves as the Ballif for the courts and assists when and where needed.
NC80 - Billy Bell - Jasper School District
Reserve Deputies
The Sheriff's Office has a reserve division that assists the department. These individuals have volunteered their time to help in the safety of Newton County. They have received a minimum of 110 hours of training.
Newton County currently has 16 Reserve Deputies.