Jasper County Deputy makes drug arrest in Evadale Sunday morning

On Sunday, January 5th, at approximately 7:40 a.m., a concerned resident on Coffin Road in Evadale contacted the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office regarding a suspicious vehicle. Sergeant Herb Kelley, who was in the area patrolling neighborhoods, responded and located the vehicle.

After initiating a traffic stop, Sergeant Kelley identified the driver as being Vernon Heath Morton, 37, of Vidor. Sergeant Kelley recognized several indicators of potential criminal activity and conducted a search of Morton. It was discovered that Morton was in possession of a crystal-like substance believed to be methamphetamines.

Morton was arrested and placed in the Jasper County Jail and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, 2nd Degree Felony and traffic warrants.

Sheriff Chuck Havard and his deputies are committed to combatting drugs and thefts in Jasper County. The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office encourages citizens to immediately report any suspicious activity by contacting the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 409-384-5417 or Sheriff Chuck Havard at 409-289-5966.

37-year-old Vernon Heath Morton Jasper County Jail