Jasper County Sheriff's Report

Jasper County Sheriff’s Report

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

On February 4th, 2025, Jasper County Deputies responded to a call in Evadale in reference to a noise complaint and underage drinking. While attempting to issue citations, one of the subjects identified as Ethan Henson, 19, of Vidor, attempted to leave the scene. After being repeatedly told to stop, Mr. Henson was placed under arrest. He was charged with Minor in Consumption of Alcohol and Resisting Arrest and brought to the Jasper County Jail.

On February 4th, 2025, Lieutenant Chad Ainsworth responded to a call in Evadale regarding suspicious activity at Knight’s Automotive. Lieutenant Ainsworth arrived and found three subjects at the property. Leo Scott Okun, 62, Of Evadale was one of the persons identified. He had an outstanding Felony Parole Violation warrant through the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Pardons and Parole. Okun was arrested and transported to the Jasper County Jail.

On February 5th, 2025, I conducted a staff meeting with everyone that works for the Jasper County Sheriff's Office. We discussed the expectations of each employee and the high standards that we have set at the Sheriff's Office. The employees were told the number one priority is to do all we can to keep the citizens of Jasper County safe. They were also told they are appreciated for the job they are doing.

On February 6th, 2025, a Jasper County Sheriff’s Deputy stopped a vehicle for an equipment violation. The driver was identified as Daniel Standley, 31, of Pollock, Texas. A consent to search his vehicle was obtained and the deputy located a crystal-like substance believed to be methamphetamines along with a loaded Glock handgun. Mr. Standley was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance (F3) and Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon (MA). He was arrested and brought to the Jasper County Jail.

On February 6th, 2025, a Jasper County Sheriff’s Deputy served a felony warrant at the residence of Stacey Lynn Jones, 51, of Evadale. He was wanted for Credit and Debit Card Abuse (SJF). Mr. Jones was arrested and brought to the Jasper County Jail.

On February 6th, 2025, Jasper County Sheriff’s Office arrested Henry Shaw, 20, for the third time in 10 days. We were notified that Mr. Shaw of Kirbyville had an outstanding warrant for Felony (MTAG) Aggravated Assault out of Newton County. A Jasper County Sheriff’s Deputy was immediately deployed to Shaw’s residence where he was taken into custody and transported to the Jasper County Jail. His bond was set at $150,000.00.

On February 8th, 2025, at approximately 12:00 AM, a Jasper County Sheriff’s Deputy attempted to make a traffic stop on a motorcycle for an expired registration. The motorcyclist failed to stop and a pursuit ensued which ended in Liberty County when the motorcycle ran out of fuel. The motorcycle operator was identified as Hunter Douglas Martin, 29, of Willis. It was discovered that the motorcycle was stolen. Mr. Martin was arrested and brought to the Jasper County Jail and charged with Evading Arrest with a Motor Vehicle (F3) and Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle (SJF).

On February 10th, 2025, a Jasper County Sheriff’s Deputy was patrolling in Buna in Cougar Country searching for a wanted fugitive identified as Briar Brister, 20, of Buna. Mr. Brister had three misdemeanor warrants. The deputy located Mr. Brister and arrested him for the warrants. During a search incident to arrest, a small clear bag with a crystal-like substance was found on Mr. Brister which was believed to be methamphetamines. He was charged with possession of a Controlled Substance (SJF) and FTA warrants out of Jasper County. He was arrested and transported to the Jasper County Jail.

On February 10th, 2025, at approximately 10:15 PM, we were contacted by the Giddings Police Department regarding a possible suicide at Bean Cemetery in Kirbyville. Unfortunately, when our deputies arrived, we located a deceased male. Our hearts and prayers are with the man’s family.

At 10:00 AM today, (February 11th, 2025), I am looking forward to giving “The Happy Pilgrims” with Hillcrest Baptist Church a tour of the facilities here at the Sheriff’s Office. I would encourage each and every citizen in Jasper County to come to the Sheriff’s Office and see what the men and women that work here are doing. Our jailers, administrative staff, telecommunications operators, investigators and patrol deputies are some of the best people in the state. Additionally, the inmate trustees are working hard to clean the jail facilities. They save the taxpayers lots of money. I am proud of the work they are doing throughout the county.

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

It is an honor and privilege to be the Jasper County Sheriff. We will always work hard and give the citizens of Jasper County our very best. Please do not hesitate to call me if you need me.

Respectfully,

Chuck Havard

Jasper County Sheriff