Aaron A. Glaspie, of Bon Wier – Age 36 Walking in Roadway – Point Other Than Crosswalk Arresting Agency: Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 8:21 AM Michael Earl Green, of Jasper – Age 62 Expired Registration No Driver License (x2) Failed to Maintain Financial Responsibility Speeding Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department at 11:14 AM Mark Peyton Simpson, of Pineland – Age 30 Bench Warrant – District Court Arresting Agency: Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 1:29 PM Clendon S

Residents in both Jasper County  and Hardin County  are now under official burn bans as dry conditions, gusty winds, and extreme drought continue to elevate wildfire danger across Southeast Texas. Jasper County Burn Ban By order of County Judge Mark Allen, Jasper County is under a burn ban effective immediately and remaining in place until further notice. All outdoor burning is prohibited, including: Brush piles Trash burning Debris burning Any non-approved open flames Offici

Today is the last day to vote so go out and make your voice heard.  It doesn’t matter which candidate you endorse as long as you get out there and vote! Yesterday we celebrated Texas Independence Day. Jasper County was one of the original counties formed in the same year as the Great State of Texas in 1836! The spirit of Independence is one of the many things that makes Texas such a great state. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TEXAS! The Jasper County Sheriff's Office is pleased to welcome Ga

There’s something special happening under the arena lights each week at the Jasper County Cowboy Church Arena, located at 2200 W. Gibson Street in Jasper — and it’s drawing families, youth riders and community members from across the area. Known as “Bibles & Bulls” on Tuesdays and “Bibles & Steers” on Fridays, the weekly gatherings combine devotion, mentorship and youth rodeo in an atmosphere built on faith and encouragement. Each event begins with a devotion at 6:45 p.m., f

Rashawn Zhamal Harris, of El Dorado, AR – Age 29 Possession of Marijuana <2oz Arresting Agency: DPS at 1:15 PM Johnathan Breece Dalton, of Jasper – Age 34 Fleeing Police Officer Driving While License Invalid With Previous Convictions/Suspension Without Financial Responsibility Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Arresting Agency: Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 7:04 PM All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

NEWTON — Youth hunters from across Newton and Jasper counties gathered Saturday night to celebrate the inaugural Newton & Jasper County Texas Youth Big Buck Contest, highlighted by a record-book 172-inch buck and a keynote address from a nationally recognized wildlife expert. The banquet marked the conclusion of the first annual contest, drawing what organizers described as a strong turnout of participants, families and community supporters. Jack Rhodes claimed first place ho

Braxton Michael Ferguson, of Kirbyville – Age 29 Speeding Tamper/Fabricate Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair Public Intoxication Arresting Agency: DPS at 1:30 AM Jacob Ray Dowden, of Sulphur, LA – Age 19 Public Intoxication Arresting Agency: Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 3:08 AM Kyle Dillion Fussell, of Kirbyville – Age 32 Tamper/Fabricate Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair Arresting Agency: DPS at 3:30 AM Rodney Gant, of Orange – Age 60 Possession of Marijuana

Steven Matthew Parker, of Jasper, TX – Age 36 Public Intoxication Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department at 12:58 AM Tiffany Fowler, of Jasper, TX – Age 32 Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department at 5:41 PM Makayla Marie Lewis, of Jasper, TX – Age 17 Interference with Public Duties Resist Arrest, Search or Transport No Driver’s License Terroristic Threat Against Peace Officer/Judge Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department at 6:

Dilyn Ray Clement, of Bronson, TX – Age 29 Violation of Occupational Driver’s License Arresting Agency: DPS at 12:47 AM Jeremy Bradford Sowell, of Jasper, TX – Age 32 Failure to Stop/Render Aid/Give Information (Damage to Attended Vehicle ≥ $200) Arresting Agency: Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 11:43 AM Anthony Wayne Hadnot, of Newton, TX – Age 30 Criminal Mischief ≥ $2,500 < $30,000 Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department at 11:44 AM Reanna Dell Wolverton, of Pasadena,

Brandi Nicole Eason, of Kirbyville, TX – Age 32 Possession of Marijuana <2oz Arresting Agency: DPS at 12:19 AM Lillian Christine Allen, of Livingston, TX – Age 30 Motion to Adjudicate / Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1 <1g Arresting Agency: Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 1:47 PM Tyrone Oneil Grant, of Beaumont, TX – Age 43 Possession of Marijuana <2oz Unlawful Carrying Weapon Arresting Agency: DPS at 2:00 PM Devin Davon Garrett, of Jasper, TX – Age 35 Driving While

Fred Lee Hazard, Jr., of Jasper – Age 60 Hinder Secured Creditors ≥$750<$2,500 Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department at 1:45 AM Cassandra Anesia Franklin, of Jasper – Age 30 MTAG / Harassment Arresting Agency: Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 9:24 AM Edwin Joseph Laughlin, of Buna – Age 56 Driving While License Invalid with Previous Conviction/Suspension/Without Financial Responsibility Arresting Agency: Texas DPS at 9:54 AM Kathryn Dunwoody, of Orange – Age 35 Possessi

Kevin Duane Hutto, of Jasper, TX – Age 39 Assault Family/Household Member – Impeding Breath/Circulation Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department at 12:59 AM Davin Blu Beers, of Newton, TX – Age 31 Driving While License Invalid with Previous Conviction/Suspension/Without Financial Responsibility Arresting Agency: Texas Department of Public Safety at 9:50 AM James Alan Sparkman, of Newton, TX – Age 39 Driving While Intoxicated – BAC ≥ 0.15 Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Depa

We are proud to announce that CID Lieutenant Jason McClelland is the employee of the month for JCSO for the month of January. Lt. McClelland is a 21-year law enforcement veteran and has spent the last 18 years working for JCSO in various capacities. Jason is a valuable asset to our team and has a ton of investigative experience. Not only does he supervise our CID Division, but he also keeps a heavy case load. He works non-stop and he is very familiar with the operations of th

Sherry Lynn Brown, of Newton, TX – Age 41 Assault Class C Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department at 1:47 AM Garry Lee Scambler, II, of Newton, TX – Age 44 Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1/1-B <1G Criminal Trespass Evading Arrest Detention Theft of Property >=$100<$750 (x2) Criminal Trespass Arresting Agency: Out of County at 9:58 AM; Jasper Police Department at 10:41 AM Stetson Orion Holmes, of Newton, TX – Age 34 Fail to Comply – Sex Offender Duty to Register (Lif

David Wayne Holloway, Jr., of Newton, TX – Age 35 Possession of Marijuana <2oz Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department at 8:45 AM Tiftany Janee Johnson, of Jasper, TX – Age 41 Possession of Marijuana <2oz Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department at 12:20 PM Lanieka Denise Spikes, of Jasper, TX – Age 48 Possession of Marijuana <2oz Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department at 12:22 PM Christopher L. Collins, of Jasper, TX – Age 27 Evading Arrest Detention with Vehicle Ar

JASPER COUNTY, TX — A coordinated effort between the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office and Kirbyville Police Department led to the arrest of two juvenile suspects following a high-speed pursuit and wooded-area manhunt Saturday night. According to authorities, at approximately 10:00 p.m. on February 21, 2026, Jasper County deputies assisted Kirbyville Police in pursuing a vehicle traveling west on FM 82 at a high rate of speed. The pursuit continued to County Road 408, where the

Johnathon L. Calloway, of Fred, TX – Age 25 Driving While Intoxicated Arresting Agency: DPS at 7:21 AM Gabriel Keegan Dover, of Woodville, TX – Age 17 Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol – Minor Arresting Agency: DPS at 7:26 AM Brian Alan McFatter, of Jasper, TX – Age 58 Public Intoxication Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department at 3:41 PM Lanieka Denise Spikes, of Jasper, TX – Age 48 Possession of Controlled Substance PG 4 <28G Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Departme

Amber Michelle Ledet, of Jasper – Age 37 Theft of Mail ≤10 Addresses Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1/1-B <1G Tamper/Fabricate Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department at 3:23 AM Omar Mitchell Tukes, of Jasper – Age 36 Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1 ≥1G<4G Arresting Agency: Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 9:20 AM Charles Lee Pratt, of Jasper – Age 66 Bail Jumping and Fail to Appear (Felony) Arresting Agency: Jasper C

JASPER, TX — The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office is adding a familiar face to its team. Jasper County Sheriff Chuck Havard announced that former KFDM News reporter Taylor Justice will officially join the agency as a Deputy Sheriff and Public Information Officer, with her first day on duty set for February 23, 2026. Justice, a lifelong Jasper County resident raised in Buna, brings both local roots and professional media experience to the role. She graduated from Vidor High Sch

JASPER COUNTY, TX — The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office has named CID Lieutenant Jason McClelland as Employee of the Month for January. Lt. McClelland brings more than 21 years of law enforcement experience to the role, including 18 years of service with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office. Over the course of his career with JCSO, he has served in multiple capacities and currently supervises the Criminal Investigations Division (CID). Sheriff Chuck Havard praised McClelland’s