Sweeny police have confirmed a connection between two former members of the Sweeny Fire Department who are facing multiple felony charges related to the alleged sexual abuse of children. According to Sweeny Police, investigators have determined that Timothy Webb, former Sweeny Fire Chief, and Coleman Pollock, a former volunteer firefighter, were neighbors and are now under investigation for potential involvement in related criminal activity involving minors. Charges and Arres

Choe Chance Evans, 51, of Huntington An East Texas man arrested in Angelina County on child pornography charges has been sentenced to life in prison following a guilty plea. Choe Chance Evans, 51, of Huntington, pleaded guilty to multiple felony charges related to the possession and promotion of child pornography and agreed to maximum sentences as part of a plea agreement, according to the Angelina County District Attorney’s Office. Evans was charged with six counts of promot

Two individuals were arrested Sunday afternoon following a traffic stop in north Jasper County, according to the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office. On Sunday, January 25, 2026, at approximately 4:50 p.m., Jasper County Sheriff Chuck Havard received a call on his cell phone regarding a suspicious vehicle in the north end of the county. Deputy Shannon Davis Jr. was dispatched to the area and located the vehicle, a Chrysler 200, near the intersection of County Road 54 and Private R

Jason Lane Baldwin, 28, of Jasper JASPER COUNTY, Texas — A Jasper man was arrested Sunday morning following a reported burglary on FM 3714, an incident that occurred as much of the region remains under an ice storm warning with widespread power outages affecting Jasper County and surrounding areas. On Sunday, January 25, 2026, at approximately 9:00 a.m., Deputy Gray responded to 1498 FM 3714 in reference to a burglary that had just occurred. During the investigation, Deputy

JaMichael Phillips, 36, of Center, was killed in a shooting on Sept. 13, 2025. Six suspects are now charged with capital murder in the case. CENTER, Texas — A Shelby County capital murder investigation that began with the execution-style killing of a Center man in September 2025 has now resulted in six arrests, with the most recent suspect taken into custody earlier this month. The Crime JaMichael Phillips, 36, of Center, was shot and killed on September 13, 2025, at approxi

Mexican National Fugitives Transferred to U.S. Custody on January 21, 2026. Photo Courtesy of Department of Justice. Federal authorities took custody Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, of 37 Mexican nationals accused of serious federal crimes, including narcoterrorism, large-scale drug trafficking, firearms offenses, and human smuggling, following a coordinated transfer from Mexico to the United States — with multiple cases tied directly to Texas federal courts. According to the U.S.

Booking Photos Courtesy of Angelina County Sheriff's Office ANGELINA COUNTY, Texas  — A months-long, multi-county narcotics manufacturing and distribution investigation conducted by the Angelina County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of two men and the dismantling of what authorities say was a large-scale fentanyl pill manufacturing operation supplying drugs throughout the Angelina and Houston County areas. According to the sheriff’s office, the investigation conc

Photo Courtesy of Newton County Sheriff's Office NEWTON COUNTY, Texas — A Deweyville man was arrested Monday morning after a stolen trailer was recovered during an investigation into a suspicious person call, according to Newton County Sheriff Colton Havard. Sheriff Havard stated that on Monday, January 19, 2026, at approximately 10:00 a.m., Sergeant Cagle was dispatched to the 3000 block of State Highway 12 in Deweyville in reference to a suspicious person. Upon arrival, Se

Photo Courtesy of Jasper County Sheriff's Office JASPER COUNTY, Texas — A 21-year-old Buna man was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon after attempting to evade Jasper County deputies during a patrol in the Call area. According to Jasper County Sheriff Chuck Havard, on January 20, 2026, at approximately 1 p.m., Deputies Harrell and Gray were on patrol in the 2600 block of U.S. Highway 96 near Call when Deputy Harrell observed Briar Brister, 21, standing in a driveway. Deput

Justin Eddins, a former Texas Parks & Wildlife game warden, faces multiple felony indictments across East Texas. JASPER COUNTY, Texas —  Criminal cases against former Texas Parks & Wildlife Game Warden and Lone Star Law television personality Justin Charles Eddins, 47, have expanded again, with a Jasper County grand jury returning three new felony indictments during the January 2026 grand jury term. Court records show the Jasper County indictments allege timber theft, tamperi

TYLER COUNTY, Texas — A Colmesneil man was arrested on felony narcotics and assault charges following a traffic stop in the Fred area earlier this month, according to a press release from the Tyler County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Bryan Weatherford reported that on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at approximately 2:30 p.m., Tyler County deputies were patrolling the Fred area when they stopped a Chevrolet Malibu for a traffic violation on Farm-to-Market Road 92 near County Road 46

A woman wanted on multiple charges in Jasper County has been taken into custody. According to Jasper County Sheriff Chuck Havard, Amber Lynn Mock, 35, of Jasper, was arrested early Saturday morning in Angelina County. Sheriff Havard said Mock was apprehended at approximately 5:30 a.m. while in possession of a stolen van connected to a church burglary in Tyler County. She was taken into custody without incident and is currently being held in the Angelina County Jail. Mock had

NEWTON COUNTY, Texas — The Newton Independent School District Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in the theft of a school bus early Thursday morning. According to Newton ISD Police, at approximately 2:40 a.m., an individual pictured in surveillance footage, along with an accomplice in a separate vehicle, stole an unoccupied school bus from Newton Middle School. The bus was later located in Merryville, Louisiana, and was s

Photos Courtesy of Tyler County Sheriff's Office TYLER COUNTY, Texas — A routine safety check at the Tyler County Justice Center led to felony charges for a Tyler County inmate and a Colmesneil man after jailers discovered prohibited items hidden inside a public restroom. According to the Tyler County Sheriff’s Office, on Monday, January 5, 2026, jailers were conducting routine security checks when they searched the men’s public restroom inside the Justice Center. During the

Chance Alan Kerr, of Burkeville, TX – Age 30 Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1/1-B <1g Theft of Property <$2,500 (2 or More Previous Convictions) Theft of Property <$2,500 (2 or More Previous Convictions) Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department at 12:04 AM Vernon Heath Morton, of Vidor, TX – Age 38 Driving While License Invalid with Previous Conviction / Suspended / Without Financial Responsibility Arresting Agency: Texas Department of Public Safety at 4:34 PM Kaden

Wesley Harris, 28, of Corrigan, was arrested following an incident in Chester involving an alleged attempted bank break-in, assault on deputies, and possession of methamphetamine . Photo Courtesy of Tyler County Sheriff's Office CHESTER, Texas — A Corrigan man was arrested Saturday afternoon following an incident in Chester that began with a reported threat to break into a bank and escalated into an alleged assault on law enforcement officers. According to the Tyler County

Jermario Deyun Thomas, 21, of Jasper Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility; No Driver License; Unlawful Carrying Weapon; Possession of Marijuana <2 oz Arresting Agency: DPS at 12:28 AM Richard Keith Johnson, 58, of Buna Unlawful Possession of Firearm by Felon Arresting Agency: Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 12:29 PM Joseph Smith, 22, of Nederland Aggravated Kidnapping; Parole Violation Arresting Agency: Out-of-County at 3:23 PM Tanner Reed Doucet, 28, of Orange Moti

Jake Tyrone Neal, of Buna, TX – Age 44 Parole Violation Arrested by: Out-of-County Agency Arrested on January 2, 2026, at 11:52 AM Tiffany Marie Scott, of Trinity, TX – Age 48 Tamper/Fabricate Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1/1-B <1g Motion to Revoke Probation – Manufacture/Delivery CS PG 3/4 <28g (Drug-Free Zone) Arrested by: Out-of-County Agency Arrested on January 2, 2026, at 3:15 PM Jerrod Barclay Lenderman, of Conroe, TX – A

Jake Neal, 44, of Buna, was arrested on January 1, 2026, on a warrant for Burglary of a Habitation (Felony 2). JASPER COUNTY, Texas — A Buna man was arrested on New Year’s Day following an investigation by the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office that stemmed from multiple tips from the public. According to the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office, on January 1, 2026, deputies received several tips regarding the whereabouts of a wanted individual. The suspect was identified as Jake Neal,

Joyce Marie Cook, of Call, TX – Age 69 • Theft of Property < $2,500 (2 or More Previous Convictions) • Issuance of Bad Check Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department Arrested: December 31, 2025 at 6:17 AM Warrant/Ref#: 150145; HC00-059734 Brad Elliot Richards, of Jasper, TX – Age 46 • Motion to Revoke / Criminal Trespass Arresting Agency: Jasper County Sheriff’s Office Arrested: December 31, 2025 at 1:25 PM Warrant/Ref#: JC37375 Kyle Anthony Marlow, of Trinity, TX – Age 27