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Ronald Newton Arrested Saturday, His 12th Arrest In A Year
May 30, 2010
Ronald Berlan Newton, 49, of Century, was arrested again Saturday night — making about a dozen times he has been busted in the past two years.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to an address on Zion Street in Century about 6:45 Saturday night after Newton allegedly threatened to shoot someone. He did not produce a weapon during the incident.
When deputies arrived, he had fled the scene. But a short time later, Newton walked up to an Escambia County deputy near the intersection of Cottage and Zion Streets. He was taken into custody without incident.
Newton was booked into the Escambia County Jail on an outstanding trespassing warrant stemming from an incident Monday afternoon at an address on North Century Boulevard. Newton was reportedly at an address from which had been previously banned.
He is being held in the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $10,000.
Escambia County court and jail records show the following arrests and charges for Newton:
April 11, 2007
- trespassing, charges dropped
August 14, 2007
- simple assault — 60 days in jail
- aggravated assault with deadly weapon — charges dropped
- criminal mischief under $1,000 — charges dropped
April 28, 2008
- driving while license suspended, first offense – charges dropped
- open container in vehicle – paid $123.50 fine
- expired registration – paid $73.50 fine
May 31, 2009
- battery — charges dropped
- criminal mischief — charges dropped
July 29, 2009
- driving while license suspended, second offense — fined $500, suspended 11 months, 30 days in jail
January 8, 2009
- battery — charges dropped, defendant “mentally defective”
September 1, 2009
- indecent exposure in public — dismissed due to incompetence
- lewd lascivious behavior victim under 18 — no action by prosecutor
- lewd lascivious behavior victim under 18 — no action by prosecutor
November 23, 2009
- criminal mischief under $1,000 — dismissed
January 1, 2010
- disorderly conduct — charges dropped
February 1, 2010
- battery — dismissed
March 23, 2010
- trespassing, case pending, pleaded not guilty, released on $500 bond
- disorderly conduct, case pending, pleaded not guilty, released on $500 bond
April 27, 2010
- trespassing, case pending, pleaded not guilty, released on $500 bond
- criminal mischief over $1,000 — case pending, released on $2,500 bond, pleaded not guilty
April 8, 2010
- littering under 15 pounds, fine and costs of $135 remains unpaid
May 7, 2010
- aggravated assault — case pending, released on $5,000 bond
May 19, 2010
- contempt of court
- criminal mischief
May 29, 2010
- trespassing
Comments
25 Responses to “Ronald Newton Arrested Saturday, His 12th Arrest In A Year”
REGARDING:
“David forgets that from a biological perspective, humans are classified as animals. Primates to be specific.”
Nope, I didn’t forget. I’m just not talking from a biological perspective but from a human one. I understand that in the biological perspective, all living things are members of the five or six kingdoms (biologists like to argue the numbers and who goes where). All well and good if I were going down that path here.
In the human way of thinking, humans are more important than animals and we tend to make the distinction. Folks have called them dumb animals since others don’t speak, or lower animals since they aren’t as high in the theological pecking order (other than for Hindus and PETA types).
AND
“My animals (kids and dogs) have been taught restraint and require no fences or bars to protect them. However there could come a time when physical restraint will become necessary, but most likely as a measure to protect them from the human animal David regards as more important.”
So even if you regard your dogs as more important than a mere human, perhaps we could find a PALACE for him if only to protect your dogs. As a side benefit, it might protect those he is threatening to shoot or would beat, maybe even him, not that seems to matter to you.
David wanting to keep Just’s dogs safe
and kids too, I guess–if it matters
Regarding DHG’s comments:
A man is more important than an animal, yet you put a fence up to protect cows and dogs and to protect the people they might endanger if they ranged freely.
David forgets that from a biological perspective, humans are classified as animals. Primates to be specific.
With this in mind regarding fences for protection, some animals, human and domesticated, can be taught to respect boundries and do not need fences or bars.
Whereas others require fences, bars or restraint to protect them from harming themselves or others.
My animals (kids and dogs) have been taught restraint and require no fences or bars to protect them. However there could come a time when physical restraint will become necessary, but most likely as a measure to protect them from the human animal David regards as more important.
This man, if mentally ill, needs the help of Lakeview Center or the WFCCC in Milton. I do not believe he needs to be on the streets. I think most of us are in agreement that this man needs help! I pray the judge finally determines this and sends him fora mental evaluation!
wendy – Petty really?? what if he exposed your child….not so petty then right??
REGARDING:
“What a petty bunch of charges. battery-dismissed, disorderly conduct, littering? For goodness sakes, I would think that our fearless, brave sheriff’s deputies could find someone more threatening and dangerous to chase after.”
“. . . after Newton allegedly threatened to shoot someone. He did not produce a weapon during the incident.”
Yep, they’re just picking on him.
David considering the benefits of a PALACE
What a petty bunch of charges. battery-dismissed, disorderly conduct, littering? For goodness sakes, I would think that our fearless, brave sheriff’s deputies could find someone more threatening and dangerous to chase after.
REGARDING:
“WHY WOULD YOU WANT TO PUT THIS MAN IN JAIL? He is mentally ill and would learn nothing from being in jail. Mentally ill people don’t know what is good for them. ”
Perhaps we could call it a PALACE?
If the name is all that worries you, that should fix your problem.
A man is more important than an animal, yet you put a fence up to protect cows and dogs and to protect the people they might endanger if they ranged freely. You don’t expect to teach the animals to stay out of the path of oncoming traffic or not to gore those who irritate them. You deal with what you have, not what you wish you had.
I like the idea of putting him up in a PALACE across from Milton High School. I’m sure they appreciate all the other royalty already across from them.
David seeking solutions
to name worries
and public safety
If he is indeed mentally ill, then there are facilities for people like him.
Who knows,……………..the next story we read about him could be that he has killed someone.
I wasnt there to say its true but with his record no one can say but i can say what happen to the three strike for out… Im not saying he needs jail time im say he need to be put in a home so he can be watched closely so he dont hurt himself or anyone. Dont completely isolate him. That could make it worse but with a little help an protection everyone will be safe
WHY WOULD YOU WANT TO PUT THIS MAN IN JAIL? He is mentally ill and would learn nothing from being in jail. Mentally ill people don’t know what is good for them. He gets a check every month, goes and cashes it and them the trouble starts. People in century know he gets an SSI check- they also know he wants friends and to be normal and have a good time, so they take advantage of him and that’s when trouble comes about. Also people in century may say hes doing this or that and it doesn’t have to even be true, to put him in jail and rack up all kinds of court costs he can’t pay. SSI only gives you so much money and on that money he has to live… SO putting him in jail is a lost cause and is wrong. He needs to be placed in a group home or better a mental institute. There is one in Milton – across from Milton High school. Why don’t the people that say they want to help actually try to and as far as the authorities- actually do something good to help, not just put someone in jail…..
If this man had money he would be charged with all counts and put through the system. The courts are set up to get your money. In Flomaton a punk DUI,no drivers License,no insurance and on probation,drives every day,and got stopped again,no license,no insurance.Still driving??He has no money to give I was told “we dont want him” that’s what his probation told me????someone gets killed then who is to blame?
Bless his heart
Hot meals, clean linen, air conditioned living space, medical care, cable television, card games, friends to talk with, no harrassment from nosey neighbors, etc…..
Of course he is happy, why would he want to be anywhere else?
Did anybody ever stop to think maybe he wants to be in jail? Maybe they should stop letting him go and find a mental institution for him. Maybe that would help. Because tax payers shouldn’t have to pay for him to stay in jail.
Please, get help for this man and be sure he no longer is a threat to himself and others. There has to be some way to stop him before someone is hurt or killed.Dropping charges is not the answer. It’s time action is taken.
REGARDING:
“Once again, mental health is the proper answer for this man. We should have compassion for those that are mentally ill”
At least that implies I can expect compassion from you as well.
I wonder if fellow mental cases have to show compassion for each other or if the mental problems excuse the lack of forgiveness.
Is it wrong to show compassion on those who are NOT yet in need of mental health care?
The ones who are being threatened or flashed?
The ones who are being beaten and battered?
The ones who are assaulted?
The ones who are trespassed upon?
The ones who are trashed?
The ones who are endangered by multi-ton machines operated by what you imply is an out of control madman, no matter what euphemism you prefer?
Should we ignore their needs or could we show them just a trace of compassion too?
David thinking Ronald looks happy
welp ill be waiting in the next time i get to comment this guys 13th arrest, thank you florida judicial system
Lewd, lascivious behavior someone under 18 ….DISMISSED?? How did that happen..TWICE? Inexcusable and irresponsible!!
I see where imcompetence was the reason for his exposing himself. Did the the prosecutor(s) think that just because the man is mentally incompetent that he cannot harm a child and therefore also dismissed the lewd, lascivious behavior charges?
This man is a danger to himself and others (Baker Act). I agree with the others who commented.. that this man needs to be admitted to a psychiatric facility for the REMAINDER OF HIS LIFE.
This person must have family who can try to get him help before he hurts someone or they hurt him. I can see a situation where he could tell someone he had a weapon and they responded by having a gun and fearing for their safety and well being shoots the fellow. I guess then the “system” would ask—”how could this have happen”.He needs to be placed into a safe environment for his and the publics protection.
He needs to go to Chattahochee State Hospital. That is what the system calls for when you are deemed incompetent to stand trial. Perhaps he needs medication and won’t or can’t see a qualified doctor to address his mental illness.
yeah, this man is definitely at fault here, but WHY is he not in jail/prison already??? he’s not the only one looking bad…our system SUCKS!!!
Who is going to have compassion when he kills somebody? Put him away!!!
Yeah, I’m all for compassionately locking his rear up. He clearly has a history of ignoring the law.
And what’s with “no action taken by prosecutor” for lewd acts with a minor?
Clearly something is wrong with this man.Let’s get him the help he needs,and stop wasting more time and money on paper work and man power.This man does not need jail,he needs mental health help.
Once again, mental health is the proper answer for this man. We should have compassion for those that are mentally ill