Courtesy of Jasper County Sheriff’s Office

On February 16, 2025, Jasper County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the 900 block of Circle Drive in Jasper for a narcotics related call.

Once the deputies arrived and spoke with the complainant, it was discovered that Edward Hunt Sr., 72, of Jasper went to residence and gave a nine year-old juvenile a package of gum.

Once the complainant checked the gum package, an illegal narcotic believed to be cocaine was found inside the package.

Deputies located Hunt a short time later and he was placed under arrest for a Parole Violation, Endangering a Child (SJF) and Delivery of a Controlled Substance (SJF). He was transported to Jasper County Jail.

Mr. Hunt is innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Sheriff Chuck Havard encourages all citizens if they see any suspicious activity, please immediately contact the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 409-384-5417. Sheriff Chuck Havard and his staff are committed to combating criminal activity in Jasper.