NEWTON COUNTY, Miss. (WTOK) – The Newton County Sheriff’s Department has made an arrest following a manhunt that lasted over 24 hours.
According to Sheriff Joedy Pennington, John Steve Loper had been on the run since 7 a.m. Wednesday morning where it was reported he attacked his wife with a knife, leaving a cut on her head.
Deputies spent all day and night tracking Loper down, until he was spotted early Thursday morning.
Loper resisted arrest but was eventually taken into custody.
He is charged with with aggravated assault and felony fleeing from law enforcement.
His mother, Sheila Weems, has been charged with aiding and abetting a fugitive.
Bond has not been set for either suspect.
John Steve Loper
Sheila Weems
Source: WTOK, Newton County Sheriff’s Dept.
