Photo Courtesy of Jasper County Sheriff's Office The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office is extending a proud congratulations to Texas Department of Public Safety Sergeant Zack Atchison, who has been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant effective December 1, 2025. Lieutenant Atchison will be based in Beaumont and will serve as the Lieutenant in charge of Highway Patrol operations in Jasper County. Atchison brings 16 years of DPS experience to the role. His career has included assign

Daphne Lequinn Hafford, of Jasper, TX – Age 42 No Driver’s License (When Unlicensed) Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility Arresting Agency: DPS at 12:14 AM Cora Etta Cratic, of Jasper, TX – Age 65 Disorderly Conduct Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department at 2:48 PM Gary Day, of Houston, TX – Age 27 Public Intoxication Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department at 3:34 PM Markus Lynn Clowers, of Warren, TX – Age 33 Driving While License Invalid w/ Previous Convicti

Quentin Williams, of Jasper, TX – Age 48 Driving While License Invalid w/ Previous Conviction / Suspension / Without Financial Responsibility Arresting Agency: Texas Department of Public Safety at 12:36 PM All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Marcelle Eugene Mason, Jr., of Buna, TX – Age 64 Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1/1-B ≥4G<200G Arresting Agency: Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 1:45 PM Brian K. Mason, of Buna, TX – Age 55 Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1/1-B <1G Arresting Agency: Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 1:53 PM Christina George, of Orange, TX – Age 44 Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle Arresting Agency: Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 2:20 PM Additional Charge: Probation/Parole Violat

Leandra Raylen Hubbard, of Kirbyville, TX – Age 22 Safety Seat System Violation – Child Under 8 Not Properly Secured Fail to Maintain Financial Responsibility Bail Jumping / Escape Causing Bodily Injury Arresting Agency: Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 1:54 PM (Ref#: T23-0655J4-1; T23-0656J4-1; 15489JD) Douglas Walker Coleman, of Buna, TX – Age 43 Driving While License Invalid w/ Previous Conviction / Suspension / Without Financial Responsibility Arresting Agency: Texas Dep

Two arrested in Buna after deputies found suspected meth at two FM 2938 homes. Photo Courtesy of Jasper County Sheriff's Office. Jasper County Sheriff Chuck Havard reports that a routine livestock call in Buna led deputies to two unrelated felony drug arrests on Wednesday morning. On November 26, 2025, just after 8:30 a.m., Sheriff Havard received a call from a resident on FM 2938 (Callier Loop) regarding loose cattle. The caller advised that the cattle belonged to the reside

The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office would like to announce that Officer Veronica Hanks has been named the employee of the month for October. Officer Hanks has been employed with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office for 18 years. She has been married to her husband, James, for 31 years; they have four kids and six grandkids. Officer Hanks has worked at the Jasper County Jail for many years. She is often asked to fill in as a supervisor because she has a wealth of knowledge and ex

Jonathon Chisem, of Kirbyville, TX – Age 18 Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol – Minor Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department at 5:27 AM on November 23, 2025 Warrant/Ref #: 25-10966 Tadreuan Seastrunk, of Bon Wier, TX – Age 26 Driving While License Invalid with Previous Conviction / Without Financial Responsibility Driving While License Invalid Failed to Maintain Financial Responsibility Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department at 10:47 PM on November 23, 2025 Warra

Photo Courtesy of Jasper County Sheriff's Office The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office wrapped up a full day of Blue Santa events on Saturday, and according to Sheriff Chuck Havard, it was a “huge success” from start to finish. Thousands of Toys Collected at Rayburn Toy Bash The afternoon kicked off at Lake Sam Rayburn with the Toy Bash fishing tournament, where anglers didn’t just cast lines — they showed up ready to give. Sheriff Havard said the turnout was outstanding, with m

JASPER, Texas — One person was injured in a two-vehicle crash in Jasper shortly before 6 p.m. Sunday, according to authorities. Camden Michael Spadaccini, 18, of Jasper, was driving a Ford pickup north on North Wheeler Street when he ran a red light at Milan Street and struck a white Chevrolet Equinox driven by Summer Duhon. Spadaccini was not injured in the collision. Duhon sustained a wrist injury and was taken by Allegiance EMS to a nearby hospital for evaluation and treat

Sam Jospeh Lee Marino, of Kirbyville, TX – Age 38 Arrest 1 – Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 12:55 AM • No Driver’s License (When Unlicensed) • Possession of Marijuana <2 oz Warrant/Ref #: T11-1395J2; MISD Sam Jospeh Lee Marino, of Kirbyville, TX – Age 38 Arrest 2 – Texas DPS at 4:40 AM • Possession of Controlled Substance PG 2 <1G Kendale Deshun Sidney, of Jasper, TX – Age 29 Driving While Intoxicated Arresting Agency: Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 5:42 AM Warrant/Ref

Darrell Lynn Stanley, of Buna, TX – Age 55 Driving While License Invalid w/Previous Conviction/Suspension Without Financial Responsibility Arresting Agency: DPS at 1:26 PM Gayla Marie Caldwell, of Newnan, GA – Age 32 Public Intoxication Possession of Controlled Substance PG 3 < 28g Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1/1-B ≥1g < 4g Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1/1-B < 1g Arresting Agency: Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 2:54 PM Warrants/Ref#: 25-01153 (x4) Jordan

Photo Courtesy of Jasper County Sheriff's Office JASPER COUNTY — A massive, multi-agency search effort ended in relief Saturday morning after 96-year-old Mr. Federico Camacho was found safe in a wooded area near his Jasper home. Mr. Camacho was reported missing Thursday evening after leaving his residence on foot in an unknown direction. Jasper County Sheriff Chuck Havard said deputies immediately launched coordinated search operations with assistance from the Jasper County E

Dacia Shade Clursky, of Jasper, TX – Age 32 Forgery Financial Instrument Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department at 12:00 AM Robert Lee Keith, Jr., of Buna, TX – Age 53 Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Member Arresting Agency: Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 5:30 AM James Alex Jones, of Kirbyville, TX – Age 39 Expired Driver’s License Speeding 50 MPH in a 35 MPH Zone Tampering/Fabricating Physical Evidence With Intent to Impair — Human Corpse Arresting Agency: Out of

JASPER, Texas - East Texas Mutual Aid Association - Family Night The East Texas Mutual Aid Association met at the Jasper County Annex to hold their annual "Family Night" on Thursday for regional emergency organizations. The event is held once a year for emergency services, volunteer fire departments, Sheriff and Police Departments and their families as an evening of appreciation. Jasper County’s Emergency Management Homeland Security Program Manager Administrator Billy Ted Sm

File Photo | Booking photo of Jacob Connally from a prior arrest. A Jasper County jury sentenced Jacob R. Connally, of Buna, to 48 years in prison Thursday afternoon after finding him guilty of the continuous sexual abuse of a child — a charge that carries one of the highest minimum penalties in Texas law. The guilty verdict came after jurors deliberated for less than 45 minutes. They returned later the same afternoon with the 48-year sentence. Prosecutors allege the abuse oc

Robert Klaus Overstreet, of Buna, TX – Age 60 Driving While License Invalid w/ Previous Conviction/Suspension Without Financial Responsibility Arresting Agency: Texas Department of Public Safety at 9:19 PM Patricia Hudson, of Jasper, TX – Age 35 Prohibited Substance in Correctional / Civil Commitment Facility – Attempt Possession of Dangerous Drug Tampering with Government Record (x3) Fail to Identify – Giving False/Fictitious Information Arresting Agency: Texas Department of

Photo by Jasper County Sheriff's Office The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office would like to announce that Officer Veronica Hanks has been named the employee of the month for October. Officer Hanks has been employed with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office for 18 years. She has been married to her husband, James, for 31 years, they have four kids and six grandkids. Officer Hanks has worked at the Jasper County Jail for many years. She is often asked to fill in as a supervisor beca

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Photos of the four men charged in connection with the disappearance of Joshua Larkin were displayed at Monday’s joint press conference in Newton. Photo by East Texas Banner Newton, Texas — Newly released probable cause affidavits reveal disturbing details surrounding the 2022 disappearance and death of Joshua Ian Larkin, leading to criminal charges against four men in a case that has spanned three years, multiple agencies, and an exhaustive investigation across Newton and Ja