by Sheriff Robert Burby
Crime Watch: Beware of the thefts of
“Catalytic Converters” being stolen in the area. None reported this past week in Newton County.
Spring/Summer Safety Tip: This spring when you are cleaning up and during control burning of old trees, limbs, and leaves please make sure we keep an attentive watch on those fires. Thank You.
Calls To Services (April 4, 2022, to April 10, 2022): The Newton County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) answered 89 calls.
Jail Population: We currently have 17 inmates in the following Jails, 10 housed in Newton, 7 housed in Jasper.
Jail Bookings: Last week there were 3 individuals booked into the NCSO Jail.
Jail Transports: One taken to Jefferson County in enroute to TDC.
The following individual was booked and arraigned:
Barnes,Quentin Aquino 4/6/22 MB Criminal Trespass
Gunter,Daniel Curtis 4/10/22 MB Criminal Trespass
Yates,Johnathon Bruce 4/7/22 F Bond Forfeiture
FS Abandon Endanger Child Crim
Neg (Jefferson Co) x 2
F3 Evading Arrest Det W/Veh
(Jasper Co)
FS Theft Prop >=$2,500<$30K
(Jasper Co)
The following calls and reports were received by NCSO:
Newton (Unincorporated Limits:) Traffic Hazard, Harassment, Extra Patrol, Fraud, Traffic Hazard (X2), Theft, Civil Matter, Trespassing, Possession
Gist: Criminal Mischief
Burkeville: Animal Nuisance (Dog trying to attack an individual),
Terroristic Threat, Alarm, Abandoned Auto, Theft
Liberty: Theft, Follow-Up/Case Inquiry
Holly Springs: Civil Matter,
Bon Wier: Reckless Driving, Animal Nuisance, Theft, Welfare Concern, Disturbance, Suspicious Activity
Buckhorn: Extra Patrol
Deweyville: Trespassing (X2), Abandoned Autos, Disturbance (X2), Alarm, Disturbance/Verbal, Arrest, Suspicious Activity, Illegal Dumping of Trash, Violation of Restraining Order Complt, Assault-Simple, Trespassing, Found Deceased Animal, Welfare Concern, Suspicious Activity, Harassment
Indian Lake: Trespassing, Animal Nuisance
Kirbyville: Civil Matter,
Old Salem: Burglary of a Motor Vehicle (Abandoned Vehicle left shoulder that was tagged was burglarized),
Farrsville: Theft
Shankleville: Disturbance
Sandjack: Harassment
Bleakwood: Information, Trespassing, Suspicious Activity, Assault Family Violence, Disturbance
Wiergate: Welfare Concern, Theft/Auto, Terroristic Threat
Call: Civil Matter, Information, Trespassing, Fraud, Civil Matter
Sandjack: Trespassing (Arrest Made),
Trout Creek: Harassment, Extra Patrol, Reckless Driving, Theft
Toledo Bend: Disturbance/Verbal, Welfare Concern, Extra Patrol
Fawil: Suspicious Activity (FM 2626-Person Walking), Welfare Concern,
Old Champion: Welfare Concern, Noise/Loud Music, Disturbance
Jamestown: Alarm
Pinegrove: Harassment
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