Jasper County Sheriff’s Report 6-03-2025

Jasper County Sheriff Chuck Havard

Jasper County Sheriff’s Report

6-03-2025

Earlier this week, the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office had the opportunity to lead the sendoff for the Brookeland Lady Wildcats as they traveled to Austin to play in the Softball State Championship. Even though they did not win the championship, they played their hearts out. We couldn’t be more proud of the way they represented us. We also want to congratulate the Brookeland Boys High School Baseball team on making it to the state semifinals. They played a heck of a series.

On May 27th, 2025, Brett Matthew Jolly, 27, of Buna was arrested for allegedly stealing a rifle from his parent’s gun safe. It was reported to Jasper County investigators that Jolly stole the weapon and immediately pawned it at a local pawn shop. The weapon was recovered and Jolly was arrested and transported to the Jasper County Jail for Theft of a Firearm (SJF).

On May 28th, 2025, a Jasper County Sheriff’s Deputy stopped a vehicle north of Buna on Hwy 96 for a registration violation. After getting consent to search the vehicle, the deputy discovered a digital scale with what he believed to be methamphetamine residue on it under the seat. Christopher Alan Cormicle, 47, of Colmesneil, a passenger in the vehicle, was searched and the deputy located approximately 23.5 grams of methamphetamines and a small amount of marijuana on his person. Cormicle was arrested and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance PG>4g<200g (F2) and taken to the Jasper County Jail.

On May 29th, 2025, Jasper County Judge Mark Allen issued a warrant charging Alex Daniel Johnson, 52, of Jasper, with Deadly Conduct – Misdemeanor A. The warrant was issued in reference to a disturbance involving a firearm on May 16, 2025. If you know of Johnson’s whereabouts, contact the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 409-384-5417 or Southeast Texas Crime Stoppers at 409-833-TIPS. Your identity will remain anonymous.

On May 30th, 2025, I, along with some of our employees, attended a Law Enforcement Luncheon hosted by Newton County Sheriff Colton Havard at the Newton Civic Center. There was a great turnout of law enforcement and elected officials from across our region. It was a great opportunity to collaborate with the law-enforcement officers and build working relationships. Good partnerships amongst Law Enforcement allows you to collectively use leverage to more effectively address public safety issues.

On May 30, 2025, two white males entered private property located off of CR 317 in the Beech Grove Community. The individuals stole several items and with tips from the citizens of our county and the fine work from our Jasper County Deputies/Investigators, a warrant was obtained for their arrest. On June 2nd, 2025, Kenneth Ray Walker, 45, of Jasper, and Joseph Matthew Layton, 59, also of Jasper, were charged with Burglary of a Building (State Jail Felony) and taken to the Jasper County Jail. Most of the stolen property has been recovered and returned to the rightful owner.

On June 1st, 2025, while a Jasper County Sheriff's deputy was in route to disturbance in Evadale, JCSO Dispatch advised the deputy that a female could be heard screaming in the background. Upon arrival, the deputy learned that the suspect, Sharlean Perio, 52, of Evadale, was very intoxicated and had physically assaulted two family members. Based on this, Perio was arrested for 2 counts of Assault Family Violence – Class A Misdemeanor and taken to the Jasper County Jail.

We have an update from the Crimestoppers May 22nd posting. On June 3rd, 2025, JCSO, Jasper PD, DPS-THP, DPS-CID, Constable Scott Jacks and members of the United States Marshals Fugitive Task Force successfully located JOHNNY FRANK DAVIS who was wanted for an Aggravated Kidnapping warrant out of Jasper County from 2023. He was also wanted by the Texas Board of Pardons and Parole for a 2022 parole violation warrant for Aggravated Assault. He was arrested and taken to the Jasper County Jail. We will go after everyone with outstanding felony warrants.

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

I can’t say enough how much we appreciate the public’s help in locating criminals. The tips we get from concerned citizens have made a huge difference in our county. Please inform us of any potential criminal activity that you have witnessed. It’s very important if you see something, say something. 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