Jail Activity Report for December 15, 2025 – December 21, 2025 Gavin Everett Griffith Age: 25 City: Tyler, Texas Custody Status: Not in custody Charges: Possession of a Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 2, less than 1 gram Driving with License Invalid (prior conviction/suspension, no financial responsibility) Bond: $10,000 (drug charge) $4,000 (driving offense) Louis Travis Knighton Age: 46 City: Newton, Texas Custody Status: In custody Charge: Criminal Trespass No bond amo

Hunter Bryce Nickelbur, of Spurger, TX – Age 24 Failed to Maintain Financial Responsibility Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department at 12:32 AM on 12/21/2025 Virgil Jerome Bass, of Jasper, TX – Age 48 Driving While Intoxicated Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department at 6:16 AM on 12/21/2025 Christina Michelle Smith, of Buna, TX – Age 45 Driving While License Invalid (Previous Conviction/Suspension) Failure to Stop and Render Aid Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1/1

Photo Courtesy of Polk County Sheriff's Office POLK COUNTY, Texas — A months-long investigation into widespread mail theft across Polk County has led to the arrest of a repeat offender and the identification of multiple accomplices, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office began receiving reports of mail theft in July 2025, but at the time many residents declined to pursue charges or request formal reports. That changed in November, when the volume

August 27, 1930 - December 18, 2025 Wamda Louise Jernigan, 95 of Kirbyville passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025 at her home. Funeral service will be 10 am, Monday, December 22, 2025 at Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home with burial at Watson Chapel. Visitation will begin at 9 am prior to service. Born August 27, 1930 to Frank Krenek and Myrtle (Allison), she worked in various offices doing clerical work. She is survived by children, Donna Adams and Joe of Katy, Janet Pitts