Jasper County Sheriff's Report

February 18, 2025

It’s been another busy week here at the Sheriff’s Office. We are still painting the inside of the jail and it’s look so much better. Hopefully, with cooperating weather next week, we will be painting the outside of the building. I want to again thank our Jasper County Jail trustees for all of their hard work.

On February 11, 2025, the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office conducted a Game Room compliance check along with State Comptroller’s Office CID and the Jasper Police Department. All Game Rooms were found to be in violation of State Law and/or County Ordinances and closed until violations are resolved. Prior to taking office, I contacted most of these establishment operators and told them they would be expected to be in compliance and follow the law and county rules. They will be checked again in the future and they are expected to operate legally to avoid civil and criminal penalties.

On February 11, 2025, I had the privilege of giving a tour of our Sheriff’s Office to some of the Hillcrest Baptist Church Happy Pilgrims. We enjoyed having them and they got to see firsthand the great work the men and women are doing at the Sheriff’s office. Please come by and take a tour of your Sheriff’s Office.

On February 12, 2025, Jasper County Sheriff’s deputies traveled to a residence in Brookeland and located Edward Hunt Sr., 72, of Jasper and served a felony warrant for Stalking and a misdemeanor warrant for Criminal Trespass. Hunt was placed in custody and transported to the Jasper County Jail.

On February 13, 2025, Chief Deputy Pulliam and I went to the Kirbyville School campuses to celebrate the fine work of our School Resource Officers, Deputy Larry Armstrong and Deputy Raymond Kosub. They do a great job and are looked up to by the students of KISD. It was awesome seeing all the students in blue and wearing badges. Thank you Larry and Raymond for the service ya’ll provide for our schools and to the community.

On February 13, 2025, Jasper County Sheriff’s deputies noticed a man walking on US Highway 96 near Carlton Street. The deputies immediately recognized him to be a wanted fugitive. The deputies stopped the man and placed him under arrest. The man was identified as Steven Matthew Parker, 35, of Jasper. Mr. Parker had two warrants for Harassment out of Jasper County. He was transported to Jasper County Jail. Good Job Sgt. Wade and Deputy Noel.

On February 13, 2025, Jamie Brooks, 59, Of Buna contacted the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office to speak to a Deputy about a warrant for his arrest. The warrant was for 911 Abuse (MB). Deputy Cherry located Mr. Brooks and he was taken into custody and transported to the Jasper County Jail for the warrant.

On February 14, 2025, Jasper County Sheriff’s deputies served a felony warrant along with Class B Misdemeanor warrant on Shane Hadnot,17, at his residence for Robbery and Terroristic Threat. He was taken into custody and transported to the Jasper County Jail.

On February 14, 2025, at approximately 12:29 a.m., a Jasper County Sheriff’s deputy initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for a license plate violation on US 190 in Jasper. After stopping the vehicle, the driver admitted to drugs being in the vehicle. A probable cause search was conducted on the vehicle and three baggies of a substance believed to be methamphetamines were found along with a scale, meth pipe, baggies and marijuana. The suspect was identified as Trista Lavergne Frazier, 40, of Jasper. She was arrested and charged with Manufacturer/Delivery of a Controlled Substance (F1) and transported to the Jasper County Jail.

On February 14, 2025 we had a meeting at the Sheriff’s Office with Jasper County Juvenile Probation, Jasper County Judge Mark Allen, Jasper Police Department and the Jasper County District Attorney’s Office. We discussed some crime trends in our area regarding gun violence and discussed ways to curb the violence. We are all working collectively to do everything we can to address and stop criminal activity.

On February 15, 2025, a Jasper County Sheriff’s deputy arrested two men during a traffic stop after drugs were found in the vehicle and a child was with them. The deputy stopped the vehicle on Highway 190 shortly before 7:00PM . The Deputy obtained consent to search the vehicle and found two baggies of methamphetamine. Jerad Kyle Edwards Green, 28, of Silsbee, and the passenger, Cody Allen Mick, 38, of Jasper were charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance and Child Endangerment. Both were arrested and brought to the Jasper County Jail.

On February 15, 2025, Jasper County Sheriff’s deputies received a call from a resident in Cougar Country in reference to a 2014 Cherokee Camper Trailer being stolen from their residence. The theft occurred between 9:30 PM and 10:55Pm on the 15th. Anyone with information on the theft please contact us here at the Sheriff’s Office.

On February 16, 2025, I attended the funeral service for Sabine County Sheriff Tom Maddox. Tom served the people of East Texas for 54 years, as a DPS Trooper and the Sabine County Sheriff. I will miss him and will be praying for his family, the Sabine County Sheriff’s Office and the people of Sabine County. Sheriff Tom Maddox was a great man and public servant.

On February 16, 2025, Jasper County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Edward Hunt Sr. at his residence in Brookeland for a Parole warrant, Endangering a child a State Jail Felony and Manufacturing a controlled substance PG1 < 1G a State Jail Felony. He was taken into custody and transported to the Jasper County Jail.

On February 17, 2025, investigators with the Sheriff’s Office and District Attorney’s Office searched a piece of property off of FM 252 regarding the disappearance of Josh Larkin. A large excavator was brought in and an abandoned well site was dug out and searched. We are committed to solving this case and bringing justice to the people who did harm to Mr. Larkin. Please contact us at the Sheriff's Office with any information. Every lead will be followed up on and any information is appreciated.

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

I hope everyone has a great week. It’s the honor of a lifetime to serve as your Jasper County Sheriff and please don’t hesitate to contact me if you need anything. Stay warm this week!

Respectfully,

Chuck Havard

Jasper County Sheriff