Jasper County Sheriff’s Report - 01/06/2026
The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the addition of a new jail nurse, Stephanie Redd Thomas, of Kirbyville. Mrs. Thomas will be responsible for providing medical care to individuals incarcerated at our jail. Additionally, she will be working together with professionals from Spindletop to assist in providing Mental Health care. We take the health and safety of our inmates very serious and we are proud to have her join our team. She’s a lifelong resident o
Rita Shipp
Jan 6
Buna Man Arrested on Felony Firearm Charge Following Disturbance Call
Photo Courtesy of Jasper County Sheriff's Office BUNA, Texas — A Buna man was arrested Monday night after Jasper County deputies located a handgun concealed inside a residence during a disturbance call, according to the Jasper County Sheriff's Office. On January 5, 2026, at approximately 9:30 p.m., Deputy Harrell was dispatched to County Road 740 in Buna in reference to a verbal disturbance. Upon arrival, the deputy observed Richard Johnson, 58, standing next to a vehicle on
Rita Shipp
Jan 6
Truck Fire on Highway 87 South Results in Total Loss
Photos Courtesy of Newton VFD NEWTON COUNTY, Texas — Firefighters with the Newton Volunteer Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire Monday morning on Highway 87 South that resulted in a total loss of the truck. According to Newton VFD, the call came in at approximately 9:07 a.m. on January 5, 2026. Upon arrival, firefighters found a pickup truck fully involved. Crews worked to extinguish the fire and secure the scene. No injuries were reported. Officials said the cause o
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Jan 6
Drug Arrest During Holiday Traffic Stop Raises Child Safety Concerns in Polk County
Photos Courtesy of Polk County Sheriff's Office. A New Year’s Eve traffic stop along U.S. Highway 59 in Polk County led to the arrest of two Louisiana residents on marijuana and evidence-tampering charges, while also raising serious concerns about child safety, according to information released by the Polk County Sheriff's Office. On December 31, 2025, investigators with the Polk County Narcotics Division were conducting traffic enforcement along U.S. Highway 59 North near Le
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Jan 6
Obituary of Jason Beryl Dennis
April 22, 1970 - December 4, 2025 Sadly, Jason Beryl Dennis passed away Dec 14, 2025. Jason was born April 22, 1970 in Cobleskill, NY. He moved to Texas with the family in 1981. Jason attended Jasper High school, then entered the workforce. Jason was a hard working man. He started in new home construction, later working as a certified automotive technician at Jasper Ford and Resurrection Auto. He worked at Lowes until he suffered major medical issues. Though Jason was a
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Jan 6
Jasper County Arrest Report – Monday, January 5, 2026
Jermario Deyun Thomas, 21, of Jasper Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility; No Driver License; Unlawful Carrying Weapon; Possession of Marijuana <2 oz Arresting Agency: DPS at 12:28 AM Richard Keith Johnson, 58, of Buna Unlawful Possession of Firearm by Felon Arresting Agency: Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 12:29 PM Joseph Smith, 22, of Nederland Aggravated Kidnapping; Parole Violation Arresting Agency: Out-of-County at 3:23 PM Tanner Reed Doucet, 28, of Orange Moti
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