Jasper County Sheriff's Report

Jasper County Sheriff’s Report

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

It has been another busy week here in Jasper County. The jail is at full capacity. We have picked up inmates with warrants from Galveston, Texas to Walthall, Mississippi this week.

On January 28th, 2025, I had the privilege of attending an equine therapy session with members of juvenile probation and staff of the Champion Oaks Ranch at Harvest Church in Jasper. They have a great program to help our juveniles and I completely support it.

On January 28th, 2025, The Jasper County Sheriff's Office received information regarding vandalism at the Kirbyville Cemetery. After an investigation, an arrest warrant was obtained and Henry Shaw, 20, of Kirbyville was arrested for Reckless Damage or Destruction January 29th, 2025.

On January 28th, 2025, Justin Paul Plunk called the Sheriff’s Office to claim seized property. Shortly after our call, it was discovered that he had a warrant for Possession of a Controlled Substance out of Angelina County. Mr. Plunk was called back to the Sheriff's Office where he was arrested in the lobby and placed in our jail.

On January 28th, 2025, William Kett Boughner, 38, along with Lacey J. Ozan, 42, were arrested for outstanding theft warrants for shoplifting at the Kirbyville Dollar General Store and brought to the Jasper County Jail. Great work Deputy Karli Cherry and Sergeant Kasey Hawthorne.

On January 30th, 2025, myself, Jasper County officials and other law enforcement agencies met with all Jasper County School District Officials to discuss safety in our schools. Safety for our schools and students is of the upmost importance and we will work tirelessly with our school officials to ensure our campuses are safe. I would like to thank all of our Jasper County School Districts for all they do for our students and our communities.

On January 31st, 2025, the Jasper County Sheriff's Office in conjunction with Newton County Sheriff’s Office, Jasper County DA, Newton County DA, DPS, FBI, Kirbyville Police Department, Kirbyville Volunteer Fire Department and Texas EquuSearch searched several properties in the Kirbyville area in the case of missing person Josh Larkin. This is an open case and there are people of interest. We are turning over every stone related to this case.

On January 31st, 2025, a Jasper County Sheriff’s Deputy was patrolling Sunset Community near Evadale and stopped James Paul Marie, 33, and passenger Heather Lynn Pacovsky, 38, both of Vidor. They were on property without the landowner’s consent. After an investigation was completed, Marie was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Pacovsky was arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Both were transported to the Jasper County Jail.

On January 31st, 2025, Sergeant Chris Wade was dispatched to 716 CR 184 in reference to a Criminal Trespass in progress. Calvin Newman, 50, was arrested for Criminal Trespassing and taken to the Jasper County Jail. Mr. Newman had been given a Criminal Trespass warning the day before for trespassing on the property where he was arrested.

On January 31st, 2025, a Jasper County Sheriff’s Deputy responded to a report of shots being fired at a house on US 96 South of Jasper. The house wasn’t struck by any bullets. We were unable to locate a suspect.

On February 1st, 2025, a Jasper County Sheriff's Deputy conducted a traffic stop for an equipment violation on FM 82 and CR 404. The driver, Donald Thompson Jr., 46, of Newton and passenger Stephanie Gail Ernest, 32, of Kirbyville were arrested and charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance and city warrants.

On February 1st, 2025, A Jasper County Sheriff’s Deputy was patrolling Cougar Country and stopped a vehicle for a defective headlamp. Cody Michael Kelley, 33, of Vidor was a passenger in the car and was wanted out of Orange County for Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. Mr. Kelley was arrested and brought to the Jasper County Jail.

On February 1st, 2025, Sergeant Chris Wade was dispatched to the Dollar General Store located at Sam Rayburn Parkway for a theft in progress. After an investigation was conducted, Amber Mauceli, 33, of Woodville, admitted that she planned to steal the items that were concealed on her person. She also gave consent to search her vehicle where drug paraphernalia and dangerous drugs were found. She was placed under arrest and transported to the Jasper County Jail and charged with class C theft, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of a Dangerous Drug.

On February 3rd, 2025, I received a call from a parent of a Jasper ISD student. The parent stated another student threatened her son’s life. Chief Deputy Pulliam and a deputy immediately went to the suspect’s house and began an investigation. The incident report will be sent to the District Attorney. We take these threats very seriously and we would like to thank Jasper ISD Superintendent John Seybold and his staff for their swift action.

On February 3rd, 2025, the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office arrested Justin Wayne Lewis, 38, of Jasper on an MTRP warrant – Felony Family Violence Assault – Impeding Breath or Circulation (F3). He was brought to the Jasper County Jail.

All arrested persons listed in this report are innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

This morning I did an interview with KJAS regarding our Sheriff’s Office operations. I enjoy promoting the work that our men and women are doing to make our community a safer place. It is a privilege and honor to serve as your Jasper County Sheriff.

Please do not hesitate to contact me. We are here to serve you and your families.

Respectfully,

Chuck Havard