DEWEYVILLE — Voters across Precinct 4 and surrounding East Texas communities will have an opportunity to hear from candidates in countywide and state legislative races during a Precinct 4 Candidate Forum scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 12, at Deweyville Elementary School. The forum will take place at the Deweyville Elementary School Cafeteria, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. and the event beginning at 6:00 p.m. Organized and facilitated by community member Cade Leger, the forum

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

Sonya Dworaczyk was arrested following a domestic disturbance in Deweyville. Photo Courtesy of Newton County Sheriff's Office. DEWEYVILLE, TX — A reported domestic disturbance escalated into gunfire Saturday afternoon, resulting in a felony arrest, according to the Newton County Sheriff’s Office. On Saturday, January 3, 2026, at approximately 1:25 p.m., deputies with the Newton County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a residence on County Road 3131 in Deweyville in refere

DEWEYVILLE, Texas — A Newton County family is asking to lift them up in prayer after their 5-year-old son was diagnosed with a rare and terminal neurological disease following a sudden and frightening hospitalization. Waylon Sterner, a Deweyville child known for his big personality and loving spirit, was recently admitted to the ICU after complications from the flu, bronchitis, and double ear infections. During his hospital stay, doctors discovered inflammation on his brain

Photo Courtesy of Newton County Sheriff's Office DEWEYVILLE, Texas — A routine traffic stop in Deweyville led to a narcotics and weapons arrest Friday, according to Newton County Sheriff Colton Havard. On Friday, December 26, 2025, Newton County Sheriff’s Deputy Brent Sonnier conducted a traffic stop on a four-wheeler near the intersection of Spur 272 and County Road 4191. During the stop, the driver, identified as Michael Ray Perry, was found to be in possession of a clear,

DEWEYVILLE, Texas  — Residents in the Deweyville area say they have gone nearly a week without mail delivery and are reporting confusion and inconsistent information from the Orange Post Office. Several customers say postal staff told them the regular carrier had called out last week and that no updates were available on when service would resume. One resident said they were encouraged to contact federal authorities after days without mail. Other complaints include packages m

ORANGE COUNTY, Texas - Tucker Slone, of Deweyville, harvested this deer with a 7mm PRC at 5:10, Sunday afternoon in Orange County. It appears that hunting runs in the family.

DEWEYVILLE, Texas — In the early morning hours Wednesday, a coordinated multi-agency fugitive apprehension operation in Deweyville resulted in the arrest of an individual wanted on felony warrants out of Orange County and by federal authorities. According to the Newton County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were working alongside the United States Marshals Service and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office as part of a planned fugitive search effort. At approximately 6:00 a.m., office

DEWEYVILLE, Texas — A Louisiana man wanted on multiple felony charges was arrested Monday in Deweyville following a joint operation between the Newton County Sheriff’s Office and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. According to Newton County Sheriff Colton Havard, deputies were contacted by the Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office regarding Justin Lee Masten, who was reportedly staying at a residence off County Road 4188. Masten was wanted out of Beauregard Parish on warrants f

Photo: Newton County Sheriff’s Office — Suspected methamphetamine seized during the arrest. DEWEYVILLE, Texas — A Louisiana man is...

Wanted fugitive Charles Robert Collins was arrested in Deweyville and booked into the Newton County Jail. Photo Courtesy of Newton...

Video clip courtesy of Newton County Pct 4 Constable Office DEWEYVILLE, TX- A good Samaritan happened to be passing by a canal coming off...

6-12-25 36-year-old Branton Amos Monceaux Yesterday morning at 11:52 a.m., the Newton County Sheriff’s Office, alongside members of the...

Images courtesy of Newton County Constable Precinct 4 Howie Wonders DALLAS COUNTY, TX- Newton County Constable Precinct 4, Howie Wonders...

On March 4, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Sheriff Colton Havard was monitoring traffic in the Deweyville School zone. Following a traffic...

Scotty Lee Frazier Newton County Jail On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at approximately 9:16 a.m., a Newton County Sheriff's Deputy was...

Newton County Pct 4 Constables office received a tactical ballistic shield through a grant funded program awarded through the Newton...

30-year-old Shawn Hickman arrested on Parole Violations and Possession of a Controlled Substance Newton County Sheriff Colton Havard said...

February 26, 2024 By: Sheriff Robert Burby Calls To Service (February 19, 2024, to February 25, 2024): The Newton County Sheriff’s Office...

If you're interested in becoming a certified CERT member in Newton County and helping during natural or man-made disasters, as well...