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

Daytoria Alnata Lewis, 23, of Pineland, Texas, was arrested on December 24, 2025, at approximately 3:33 p.m. Lewis was charged with two counts of Aggravated Assault. The arrest was made by the Texas Department of Public Safety. Warrant/Reference Numbers: CR2007892, CR2007893. Alexandria Dawnisha Lewis, 25, of Jasper, Texas, was arrested on December 24, 2025, at approximately 4:14 p.m. Lewis was charged with Speeding (55 mph in a 35 mph zone) and Driving While License Invalid

Photo Courtesy of Beech Grove VFD Emergency crews were dispatched early Thursday morning to a reported single-vehicle crash near the Dam B Bridge on U.S. Highway 190. According to Beech Grove Volunteer Fire Department, firefighters were dispatched at approximately 12:36 a.m. after a caller reported a crash and advised that the driver appeared to be intoxicated. Upon arrival, BGVFD units — along with deputies from the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office — located the vehicle on the

Brunesha Nicole Turner, of Jasper, TX – Age 33 Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department at 5:15 AM (On View) Ringo Aron Fountain, of Buna, TX – Age 40 Driving While License Invalid with Previous Conviction / Suspension / No Financial Responsibility Arresting Agency: Texas Department of Public Safety at 10:58 AM Johnathon Samilo, of Crosby, TX – Age 27 Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon with Felony Conviction Theft of Property ≥ $2,500 < $3

Ethan Hebert, 19, was booked into the Jasper County Jail following an arrest related to a family violence incident. Photo Courtesy of Jasper County Sheriff's Office. JASPER COUNTY, Texas — A 19-year-old Jasper man was arrested Tuesday night following a reported assault in a rural area of Jasper County, according to the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office. On December 23, 2025, at approximately 6:09 p.m., Jasper County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 1300 block of County

Dewayne Davis Jr., 25, was booked into the Jasper County Jail on an Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle charge. Photo Courtesy of Jasper County Sheriff's Office EVADALE, Texas — A 25-year-old Spring man was arrested Tuesday in Evadale after deputies recovered a vehicle that had been reported stolen, according to the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office. On Tuesday, December 23, 2025, Deputy Matt Harrell with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office responded to Smurfit Westrock in Evada

Hassan Baraka Gabriel, of Jasper, TX – Age 55 Possession of a Dangerous Drug Possession of Marijuana (<2 oz) Arresting Agency: Texas Department of Public Safety Arrested on December 22, 2025, at 5:50 PM Teresa Kathleen Cochran, of Jasper, TX – Age 32 Possession of Marijuana (<2 oz) Arresting Agency: Texas Department of Public Safety Arrested on December 22, 2025, at 5:52 PM John H. Price III, of Jasper, TX – Age 44 Possession of Marijuana (<2 oz) Arresting Agency: Texas Depar

I would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas. I hope you and your family have a safe, wonderful holiday season. Recently, Assistant Communication's Supervisor Pat Erath was promoted to Communication’s Supervisor. Operator Tiffany Hollyfield was promoted to Assistant Communication’s Supervisor. Both Pat and Tiffany have consistently demonstrated an exceptional level of professionalism, integrity and skills to perform the various duties associated with our Communication’

Hunter Bryce Nickelbur, of Spurger, TX – Age 24 Failed to Maintain Financial Responsibility Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department at 12:32 AM on 12/21/2025 Virgil Jerome Bass, of Jasper, TX – Age 48 Driving While Intoxicated Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department at 6:16 AM on 12/21/2025 Christina Michelle Smith, of Buna, TX – Age 45 Driving While License Invalid (Previous Conviction/Suspension) Failure to Stop and Render Aid Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1/1

Christopher Michael Crow, of Buna, TX – Age 22 Possession of Marijuana < 2 oz Arresting Agency: Texas DPS at 11:48 AM on December 20, 2025 Debra Lee Granger, of Vidor, TX – Age 44 Possession of Controlled Substance PG 3 < 28g Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department at 8:35 PM on December 20, 2025 Roy Earl McGar, of Brookeland, TX – Age 49 Aggravated Kidnapping Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department at 9:23 PM on December 20, 2025 Jason Jarrell, of Vidor, TX – Age 42 Dr

Photos Courtesy of Jasper County Sheriff's Office JASPER COUNTY, Texas — Chuck Havard is extending his sincere thanks to the people of Jasper County and across Southeast Texas following another highly successful year of the Blue Santa program. In a statement released this week, Sheriff Havard said the program’s success was made possible by widespread community involvement, generous donations, and countless volunteer hours — all with one shared goal: helping provide Christmas

Photo Courtesy of Beech Grove VFD JASPER COUNTY, Texas — After responding to multiple emergency calls earlier in the day , the Beech Grove Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched again Saturday evening, closing out an already demanding day with a complex woods rescue that highlighted teamwork, technology limitations, and the critical role of 911 dispatchers. At 5:44 p.m., Beech Grove VFD was dispatched to assist with locating a lost motorist who had become stuck in the mud

Billy Wayne Bailey, of Warren, TX – Age 53 • Burglary of a Habitation • Expired Driver’s License Arresting Agency: Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 12:12 AM Warrant/Ref #: T12-0493J6-1; 25-01247 Garrett Zayne Mihm, of Dayton, TX – Age 24 • Assault Causing Bodily Injury (Family Member) Arresting Agency: Out-of-County Agency at 12:43 PM Amber Nicole Williams, of Jasper, TX – Age 37 • Expired Driver’s License • Failed to Maintain Financial Responsibility • Driving While License

EVADALE, Texas — Two men were arrested Thursday following a burglary investigation in Evadale that unfolded after a business owner reported suspected stolen property, according to Jasper County Sheriff Chuck Havard. On December 18, 2025, Jasper County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Chad Ainsworth was contacted by a local business owner who reported that individuals were attempting to sell items the owner believed to be stolen. Shortly after that report, a separate complainant contacte

Toby Mitchell Phillips, of Kirbyville, TX – Age 18 Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 2 < 1G Arresting Agency: Texas DPS at 12:42 AM on December 18, 2025 Jesse Lee Davis, of Vidor, TX – Age 37 Reckless Driving Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department at 1:31 PM on December 18, 2025 Marc Murphy, of Kirbyville, TX – Age 40 Failure to Appear – Criminal Non-Support Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department at 9:47 PM on December 18, 2025 Tristen Keith Loftin, of Silsbee,

Seth Andrew McNamara, of Freeport, TX – Age 41 Theft of Material (Aluminum/Bronze/Copper/Brass) Under $20,000 – Enhanced Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department at 9:40 AM Dustin Harry Jackson, of Groves, TX – Age 33 Theft of Property $2,500–$30,000 Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department at 9:45 AM Raymond John Fleming, of Floydada, TX – Age 41 Fraudulent Financial Statement – Forged Fraud Use/Possession of Identifying Information (Under 5 Items, Elderly Victim) Arrest

Photo Courtesy of Jasper County Sheriff's Office JASPER, TX — The fourth and final suspect connected to an organized copper theft ring targeting Jasper County has been taken into custody, according to Jasper County Sheriff Chuck Havard. On Wednesday, December 17, 2025, the Jasper Police Department received an anonymous tip regarding the whereabouts of Trey Price, who had been wanted in connection with a felony theft involving entry into a truck on Verna Street. Members of the

Jody Christopher Buckley Jr., of Silsbee, TX – Age 33 Theft of Property ≥ $100 < $750 Arresting Agency: Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 1:09 AM Dustin Wayne Ross, of Austin, TX – Age 41 Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department at 2:32 AM Melissa Loudenslager, of Jasper, TX – Age 34 Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity Arresting Agency: Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 1:07 PM Lane Kesinger, of Huntington, TX – Age 23 Motion to A

The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce that Deputy Brian Gray is the employee of the month for November 2025. Deputy Gray is a 14-year law-enforcement veteran. Deputy Gray continuously exhibits exceptional job performance, attitude and dedication. He is an extremely hard worker and always gives a day’s work for a day’s pay. He always goes the extra mile. Although we go to great lengths to protect and train our employees to deal with emergencies and dangers, s