JASPER COUNTY, Texas — DNA evidence has led to the resolution of two previously stagnant burglary cases in the Buna area, according to Jasper County Sheriff Chuck Havard. The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office initially took reports for two separate Burglary of a Habitation cases in February 2024. At the time, evidence was collected and submitted for forensic analysis, but no immediate leads were developed. In 2025, Investigator Karli Cherry revisited the cases and identified mu

Donald R. Lewis, of Kirbyville, TX – Age 82 Cruelty to Livestock Animal (Neglect/Overwork) Arresting Agency: Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 4:40 PM Jeramy Wayne Nickens, of Jasper, TX – Age 39 Public Intoxication Criminal Mischief ($100–$750) Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department at 9:06 PM Bethany Jones, of Jasper, TX – Age 24 Resisting Arrest, Search, or Transport Public Intoxication Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department at 9:49 PM All subjects are presumed inn

This past week, we celebrated National Law-Enforcement Appreciation Day. We are very thankful for the sacrifices and dedication of our own employees who are making Jasper County safe. We would like to thank Rayburn Realty and Jasper Java for their generosity. Rayburn Realty provided our employees with their own personalized cups for Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and Jasper Java provided our deputies with a coupon to fill em’ up. We are appreciative of their continued suppo

Jail Activity Report for January 5, 2026 – January 11, 2026 Tajiah Cheyne Barnes, 26, of Jasper Charges: Tampering with a government record; Failure to identify – fugitive from justice (refusal) Bond: $3,000 total In custody: No Rodney Allen Blankenship, 35, of Austin Charge: Tampering/Fabricating physical evidence with intent to impair Bond: Not listed In custody: No Donald Arthur Evans III, 41, of Many, Louisiana Charge: Probation violation (unlawful possession of a firearm

January 12, 2026 Hopefully everyone had a great weekend, unfortunately, Monday always seems to come around too soon. Last Tuesday, Chief Deputy Dew and I went to a location off State Highway 63 east of Burkeville and arrested Charles Brandon Rock, who was wanted for Burglary of a Habitation.  Mr. Rock is no stranger to the Burkeville community, nor is he a stranger to the criminal justice system.   Friday evening, we responded to a call where a woman was attacked by a pit bul

October 16, 1935 - January 11, 2026 A Celebration of Effie Mae Phelps’ Life, age 90, of Jasper, Texas, will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 15, 2026 at Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home in Jasper, Texas with burial to follow at Zion Hill Cemetery in Jasper, Texas. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service at the Funeral Home. Effie passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at her home in Jasper, Texas. A native of Livingston, Texas, former resident of Kinder,