Jasper County Sheriff's Report

Jasper County Sheriff’s Report

5-27-25

I hope everyone had a wonderful Memorial Day.  It was a day to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.  We live in a country where these sacrifices should never be taken for granted and I am thankful to live here.  

On May 20, 2025, Darius Hawthorne, 32, of Woodville, turned himself in to the Jasper County Sheriff's Office.  He was wanted out of Polk County on 10 charges surrounding a shooting in Corrigan that occurred on May 18, 2025.

On May 21, 2025, the jail was super busy.  DPS Strike Force conducted a “hotspot” warrant round up and brought 12 people to the jail who had outstanding warrants.  

On May 21, 2025, Jasper County Sheriff’s Office began a partnership with Crimestoppers of Southeast Texas regarding some of Jasper County’s most wanted individuals. These fugitives have serious felony warrants and will be featured on television every Wednesday during “Wanted Wednesdays”.  This past week John Frank Davis and Morris Sharaud Smith Sr. were featured.  Davis is wanted for Aggravated Assault from 2022 and Aggravated Kidnapping from 2023 and Smith Sr. is wanted for MTAG – Aggravated Robbery from 2021.

On May 22nd, 2025, the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office assisted a runaway from Tulsa, Oklahoma. A Jasper County deputy was dispatched to Ol’ Miller’s Gas Station in north Jasper where he made contact with a runaway juvenile.  She was taken into custody and transported to the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office where Jasper County Juvenile Services and Child Protective Services took custody of her.  She will be returned to Oklahoma.

On May 24th, 2025, Sgt. Chris Wade was dispatched to Hwy 96 North and CR 296 for a male lying in the ditch.  The man was identified as William Harris, 34, of Bronson.  Harris was checked through dispatch and found to be wanted by Texas Pardon and Parole Board for a parole violation for the original charge of Injury to a Child – First Degree Felony.  EMS was called to the scene, Harris was checked out and transported to the Jasper County Jail.

On May 24, 2025, Deputy Gray and Sgt. Wade were dispatched to a disturbance involving shots fired.  Deputy Gray arrived and detained the suspect identified as Rodney Holoman, 24, of Buna.  Holoman and his grandmother were involved in a verbal altercation inside the residence.  Holoman displayed a handgun and fired it at his grandmother’s feet missing her but striking the nearby wall.  Holoman threw the handgun under the house which was found during the investigation.  Holoman was charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Family Violence – 2nd Degree Felony.   He was arrested and transported to the Jasper County Jail.  

On May 25th, 2025, Deputy Noel conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for various traffic violations.  After making contact with the occupants, a probable cause search of the vehicle was conducted for the odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle.  During the search, Deputy Noel located a clear baggie containing 4.1grams of methamphetamine in the area of where the passenger sat.  The passenger identified as Elizabeth Gray, 36, of Newton was arrested and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance – 2nd Degree Felony. Gray was also wanted out of Tyler County on a felony warrant.  She was transported to the Jasper County Jail.

On May 25, 2025, Jasper County Sheriff’s deputies took a report of a missing person from the Brookeland area.  Lauren Michelle Spivey, 41, was reported missing by her family.  She had not been seen by her family, did not show up to work, and had her phone turned off.  The father of Ms. Spivey contacted me on the next day and advised me his daughter had been located.  We would like to thank the public for their assistance.

On May 25,2025, The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a disturbance at the Sam Rayburn Country Club involving two females.  One of the females, identified as Robyn Goyette, 59, of Brookeland was found to be very intoxicated and was screaming and cursing at restaurant management and wait staff. The deputy attempted to place Goyette under arrest for Public Intoxication and she began to struggle and actively resist.  The deputy was eventually able to restrain Goyette and place her in custody.  She was arrested for Public Intoxication – (MC) and Resist Arrest/Search Transport – (MA).  She was transported to the Jasper County Jail.

Please note that all persons listed in this report are innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

In other news, a very large room inside the Jasper County Jail which was once used as a recreation room and later a storage room has been cleaned out. Thousands of articles and documents have been relocated.  The documents removed will be stored digitally for legal purposes and historical value.  The room is approximately 920 square feet and is coveted space for additional jail beds increasing our capacity by another 14 – 16 beds.  We will begin renovations as soon as possible to get this room in compliance with Texas Law and standards set forth by the Texas Jail Commission.  The project will take many months to complete.  I want to thank our employees and the Jasper County jail trustees for their many hours of work.  This was a huge undertaking and like always, they got it done.

I had a huge surprise on Saturday morning when I arrived at the Dewitt Clinton Masonic Lodge in Jasper.  I thought I would be the guest speaker at their meeting.  When I walked in, I began visiting people and was surprised to see my family start walking in.  I was informed I would be receiving the Community Builder Award by the Masonic Lodge.  To say I was surprised was an understatement.  I want to sincerely thank the Masonic Lodge, the community members and everyone else who helped with this.  The BBQ, desserts and cakes were awesome.  This was a very special day for me and my family.

As always, it is an honor to be the Sheriff of Jasper County.  Please don’t hesitate to call us if you need us.

Respectfully,

Chuck Havard

Jasper County Sheriff