Jasper County Arrest Report – Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Tammy Ann Drake, of Buna, TX – Age 64 Public Intoxication Disorderly Conduct (Exposing Anus or Genitals) Arresting Agency: Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 5:17 AM Jonah Alexander Christian, of Kirbyville, TX – Age 25 Driving While License Invalid with Previous Conviction/Suspension/Without Financial Responsibility Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1/1-B <1G Arresting Agency: Texas Department of Public Safety at 11:56 AM Danny Ray Hafford Jr., of Jasper, TX – Age 40 Moti
Rita Shipp
Oct 23
UPDATE: Assistant Fire Chief Charged with Arson After Officer Witnessed Grass Fire
Photo Courtesy of Orange County Sheriff's Office WEST ORANGE, Texas — New details have emerged in the arrest of a volunteer firefighter who served with both the Pinehurst and West Orange Volunteer Fire Departments , now charged with second-degree felony arson after an officer witnessed him start a fire. According to West Orange Assistant Police Chief Jessie Romero, Travis Dupuy, 32, was taken into custody Wednesday after Romero saw him throw an object from his vehicle window
Rita Shipp
Oct 23
Deputy Jacob Spivey Promoted to Patrol Sergeant with Jasper County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff Chuck Havard (left) congratulates newly promoted Patrol Sergeant Jacob Spivey (right) at the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office. The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office has announced the promotion of Deputy Jacob Spivey to Patrol Sergeant, effective October 31, 2025. Sheriff Chuck Havard said the promotion follows the department’s formal promotional interview process, during which Spivey stood out for his leadership, decision-making skills, and professionalism. “I have been im
Rita Shipp
Oct 23
Kirbyville ISD hosts Fields of Faith
Article By Wyatt Winters KIRBYVILLE Texas - Wednesday evening. Kirbyville High School hosted Fields of Faith, at the Wildcat Stadium. The event is organized by the student-led Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FDC) who brought together musicians and school faculty to fill the night with worship and testimonials for the community. Doors opened at 6 p.m. where guests were greeted with free admissions and hotdogs provided by Faith Christian Assembly Church and a complementary
J Sharp
Oct 22
Assistant Fire Chief Arrested on Felony Arson Charge
ORANGE COUNTY, Texas — A volunteer firefighter who served as an assistant fire chief has been arrested and charged with second-degree felony arson. Travis Dupuy, 32, was in West Orange on Thursday, October 16, 2025, when he allegedly threw a flare from his vehicle onto several bales of hay on Burnett Street, across from West Orange-Stark High School. The act was witnessed by West Orange Assistant Police Chief Jessie Romero, who was driving behind Dupuy at the time. Dupuy was
Rita Shipp
Oct 22
Newton County Jail Passes Annual State Inspection with Zero Deficiencies
NEWTON, Texas — The Newton County Jail has once again passed its annual inspection by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards, earning a perfect score with zero deficiencies, according to Sheriff Colton Havard. The inspection took place on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, and included a full review of facility operations, records, policies, and staff procedures. Following the review, state inspectors announced that the jail met all compliance requirements under Texas law. “As She
Rita Shipp
Oct 22
