Newton County Sheriff'sReport
January 8, 2024 By: Sheriff Robert Burby Calls To Service (January 1, 2024, to January 7, 2023): The Newton County Sheriff’s Office...
Sandi Saulsbury
Jan 8, 2024
Buna Lions Club 55th Annual Little Beauties Pageant holding sign-ups now
The Buna Lions Club 55th Annual Little Beauties Pageant is an annual pageant in the small town of Buna. This pageant is a fundraiser for...
Sandi Saulsbury
Jan 6, 2024
It's time to register for the Miss Mardi Gras Pageant
The Miss Mardi Gras Pageant will be held on Saturday, February 24th. The deadline to register is January 29th. To enter the pageant,...
Sandi Saulsbury
Jan 5, 2024
K9 Bruce has officially retired from Newton County Sheriff Department
Newton County Sheriff Robert Burby announced Wednesday the retirement of K9 Bruce from service. K9 Bruce was officially retired from...
Sandi Saulsbury
Jan 3, 2024
Newton County Jailer was jailed in Jasper County for having an inappropriate relationship with an inmate under her care
Following a lengthy investigation, a former Newton County Jailer and 911 Dispatch Operator was arrested and charged with having an...
Sandi Saulsbury
Jan 2, 2024
Newton County Weekly Sheriff’s Report
January 1, 2024 Released by: Sheriff Robert Burby Calls To Services (December 25, 2023, to December 31, 2023): The Newton County...
Sandi Saulsbury
Jan 2, 2024
Newton woman arrested following crash
The Texas Department of Public Safety arrested a Newton woman following an investigation into a crash on County Road 4123, east of state...
Sandi Saulsbury
Dec 29, 2023
Structure fire in Liberty Community destroyed home
At 6:42 am Friday morning, the Burkeville Volunteer Fire Department were called out to a structure fire in the Liberty Community....
Sandi Saulsbury
Dec 29, 2023
Jasper County Arrest Reports
The individuals included in this report have been charged with the crimes listed, but have not necessarily been convicted. As such, they...
Sandi Saulsbury
Dec 28, 2023
Jasper County Arrest Reports
The individuals included in this report have been charged with the crimes listed, but have not necessarily been convicted. As such, they...
Sandi Saulsbury
Dec 18, 2023
Newton Co. Sheriffs Report
December 18, 2023 Released by: Sheriff Robert Burby Calls To Services (December 11, 2023, to December 17, 2023): The Newton County...
Sandi Saulsbury
Dec 18, 2023
Jasper family of nine seeking help after house fire. Updated information!
A Jasper family of nine with 7 children whose home caught on fire last week has had to update their cash app information. This is her...
Sandi Saulsbury
Dec 18, 2023
Newton VFD Annual Santa Run coming soon!
Newton Volunteer Fire Captain Melanie Bowman said, "Be watching!! We'll start around the square and move through the neighborhoods."
Sandi Saulsbury
Dec 18, 2023
Another local family with children suffered house fire
In a Facebook post Sunday, information on a large Jasper family in great need has been made public. The following is the post in it's...
Sandi Saulsbury
Dec 17, 2023
New Officers and new Chief announced at BVFD
Buna Volunteer Fire Department's announced new officers for 2024 and Fireman of the Year as Chief Walters steps down. Fire Chief: Larry...
Sandi Saulsbury
Dec 16, 2023
Burby released statement regarding last night's manhunt and Blankenship arrest
December 15, 2023 Released by: Sheriff Burby On December 14, 2023, DPS Narcotics Agents, DPS Patrol, Jasper County, and Newton County...
Sandi Saulsbury
Dec 15, 2023
Updated: Manhunt ended in the arrest of Rodney Blankenship
Updated: 33-year-old Rodney Blankenship is currently housed in Jasper County Jail without bond. On top of his already hefty charges of...
Sandi Saulsbury
Dec 15, 2023
Newton County Sheriff's Report
December 11, 2023 Released by: Sheriff Robert Burby Calls To Services (December 4, 2023, to December 10, 2023): The Newton County...
Sandi Saulsbury
Dec 13, 2023
