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

Former Jasper Bulldog Ty'Anthony Smith. (Texas Football) On New Year’s Eve, a former Jasper High School Bulldog delivered on one of college football’s biggest postseason stages. Ty’Anthony Smith, a sophomore linebacker for the Texas Longhorns, turned in the best performance of his young college career during Texas’ 41–27 Citrus Bowl victory over the Michigan Wolverines on Wednesday at Camping World Stadium. Smith recorded two interceptions — his first picks of the entire 2025

Matthew James Laney, of Kirbyville, TX – Age 36 Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 1/1-B <1G (State Jail Felony) Arresting Agency: Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (On-View) at 12:19 AM Belinda Lipsey Taylor, of Jasper, TX – Age 61 • Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 1/1-B ≥1G <4G • Assault Causing Bodily Injury Arresting Agency: Other Agency (OOC) at 7:26 AM Micheal Dwayne Wise, of Trinity, TX – Age 35 • Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle • Assault – Family/Househo

This morning, I reflect on the past 12 months of being in office as the Jasper County Sheriff. This year has flown by. The one thing that I can tell you- this job does not come with any instructions. We have overcame many obstacles and are making steady progress to do the very best we can for you and your families. During my campaign, I promised the people of Jasper County that I would work very hard every day and give you my very best. It’s my sincere hope that you are happy

Matthew Laney, 36, of Kirbyville, was arrested Monday night and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance (PG1 <1G), a state jail felony. Photo courtesy of the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office. JASPER COUNTY, Texas — A Kirbyville man was arrested Monday night following a traffic stop that led to the discovery of suspected methamphetamine, according to the Jasper County Sheriff's Office. On Monday, December 29, 2025, at approximately 9:25 p.m., Deputy Shannon Davis con

Photo Courtesy of Beech Grove VFD BEECH GROVE, Texas — A grass fire sparked by a brush burn spread rapidly Tuesday afternoon, resulting in the total loss of heavy equipment and prompting a response from the Beech Grove Volunteer Fire Department. According to BGVFD, crews were dispatched at 3:05 p.m. on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, to a reported grass and equipment fire along FM 1747. Upon arrival, firefighters found that a grass fire had already spread to a Caterpillar skid s

BROOKELAND, Texas — Charly Sparks, 8, of Brookeland will compete in the Texas Elementary competition Jan. 23-25 in Houston, representing the Jasper-Brookeland Lakes area. Charly Sparks of Brookeland, Texas Sparks is a third-grade student at Brookeland Elementary School and is the daughter of Tristan and Misty Sparks of Brookeland. The event will give Sparks an opportunity to represent her community at the state level.

Photo courtesy of the Trinity County Sheriff’s Office. TRINITY COUNTY, Texas — The Trinity County Jail is currently out of compliance with Texas state jail standards following a combination of overcrowding and ongoing infrastructure failures, according to Trinity County Sheriff Woody Wallace. In a public notice issued Tuesday, December 30, 2025, Sheriff Wallace confirmed that he formally notified Trinity County Judge Danny Martin of the situation via email after the jail exc

Rosland Yevette McQueen, of Woodville, Texas – Age 57 Charge: Driving While License Invalid (Previous Conviction/Suspension, No Financial Responsibility) Arresting Agency: Texas Department of Public Safety Arrest Time: 11:08 AM Chris Allen Harper, of Onalaska, Texas – Age 34 Charge: Driving While Intoxicated – BAC ≥ 0.15 Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department Arrest Time: 3:27 PM Amanda Rochelle Finch, of Call, Texas – Age 39 Charge: Prohibited Substance or Item in a Corr

This is my last report of 2025. What a year it has been! I’ve learned so much, met so many amazing people, and I look forward to working with everyone in 2026. We have made some tremendous gains here in the county but still have a long way to go. I am excited to see what the new year will bring. I’d like to give a big shout out to the members of the Beech Grove Fire Department, Patrick’s Wrecker Service and JCSO Chaplain Tommy Cunningham for lunch, snacks and gifts for so

Local ESDs and Fire Department updates on the Control Burns going on throughout East Texas. Jasper County Emergency Services District # 4 500 acre control burn Hwy 96 and Hwy 255. Use caution while driving through the area. Dense smoke conditions!! Newton Volunteer Fire Department We are aware of 2 prescribed (control) burns currently being conducted in Newton Co. today 1) FM 1416 Jamestown area 165.9 acres to be burnt. 2) Hyw 87 North near Scrappin Valley 876 acres to be bur

The Jasper County Commissioners Court met in a brief special session on Monday, December 29, 2025, to address several end-of-year agenda items, including law enforcement funding, staffing policy updates, infrastructure improvements, and county personnel matters. Sheriff’s Office Receives Private Donations The Court first heard from Chuck Havard and Chief Deputy Larry Pulliam Jr., who requested approval to accept private donations for the Sheriff’s Office vehicle budget. The C

Amanda Finch, 39, of Kirbyville, is escorted by investigators following her arrest on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, in connection with an investigation into contraband smuggled into the Jasper County Jail, according to the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office. Photo Courtesy of Jasper County Sheriff's Office. JASPER, Texas — A contract nurse working inside the Jasper County Jail was arrested Monday afternoon following an investigation into contraband being smuggled into the secured area o

William Kett Boughner, of Newton, TX – Age 39 Possession of Marijuana <2 oz Arrested by the Texas Department of Public Safety on December 28, 2025, at 2:52 PM Jeremiah Rashun Larkin, of Jasper, TX – Age 23 Possession of Marijuana <2 oz Arrested by the Texas Department of Public Safety on December 28, 2025, at 11:35 PM

Photo Courtesy of East End VFD JASPER COUNTY, Texas — Firefighters with East End Volunteer Fire Department responded early Monday morning to a reported tree fire involving a power line along Highway 63 East near County Road 277. According to East End VFD, the call came in at 3:24 a.m. reporting sparks and a small fire caused by a tree that had fallen onto a power line. Upon arrival, crews found a small tree draped over the energized line and evidence of a nearby grass fire.

Felicia Nicole Adams, of Jasper, TX – Age 28 Unlawful Carrying Weapon Possession of Marijuana <2 oz Arresting Agency: Texas DPS at 1:19 AM Henry Thomas Kent, of Kirbyville, TX – Age 56 Driving While License Invalid Arresting Agency: Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 1:48 AM Lejih Arceneaux, of Spring, TX – Age 28 Driving While Intoxicated Interfering with Public Duties Arresting Agency: Texas DPS at 2:51 PM Blake Beaumont, of Jasper, TX – Age 48 Criminal Trespass Arresting Ag

Photo Courtesy of Lake Rayburn Fire Department BROOKELAND, Texas — The Lake Rayburn Fire Department has announced the opening of Station No. 2, a major improvement to emergency response coverage that enhances fire protection for rural Jasper County residents and may lead to lower homeowners insurance rates for hundreds of properties. Officials confirmed the station became operational in late 2025 and is currently responding to emergency calls. Station No. 2 is located at 492

Aubrey Hooker, of Brookeland, TX – Age 42 Public Intoxication (With 3 Prior Convictions – 49.02) Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department at 3:03 PM George Frederick Park IV, of Rayville, LA – Age 38 Evading Arrest or Detention with a Vehicle or Watercraft Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 1/1-B <1G Unlawful Carrying Weapon Arresting Agency: Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 6:05 PM All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Photo Courtesy of Jasper County Sheriff's Office JASPER COUNTY, Texas  — A high-speed motorcycle pursuit that began in Jasper County and briefly crossed into neighboring areas ended with an arrest Friday morning after the rider crashed while attempting to evade law enforcement, according to the Jasper County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Chuck Havard said the incident began on December 26, 2025, at approximately 10:59 a.m., when Jasper County Deputy Brian Gray attempted to stop a

Daniel Rollins, of Jasper, TX – Age 39 Parole Violation Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department at 12:50 PM on December 25, 2025 PJ Miller, of Beaumont, TX – Age 38 Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 2 < 1g Possession of Marijuana < 2 oz Arresting Agency: Texas Department of Public Safety at 5:54 PM on December 25, 2025 Devante Treveon Collins, of Jasper, TX – Age 27 Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon Resisting Arrest, Search, or Transport Arresting Agency: Jaspe