by Sheriff Robert Burby
MISSING PERSON- JOPSHUA IAN LARKIN: Mr. Joshua Ian Larkin is still missing, and we are actively investigating his whereabouts. We are investigating his actions and movements prior to him being reported as missing. We are looking to talk to any individuals who may have encountered Mr. Larkin in the days prior to him being missing. We are asking for anyone who maybe have seen Mr. Larkin on or before Thursday, November 18th in around the Jasper, Kirbyville, and Newton areas to contact the Newton County Sheriff’s Office(409)379-3636 or 3637. We have placed additional photographs on our Facebook Page and provided them to the local media. Mr. Larkin who is a W/M, Ht. 6’0, weighs about 180 pounds, and is 38 years of age with short brown hair.
Calls To Services (December 19, 2022, to December 25, 2022): The Newton County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) answered fifty-two (52 ) calls to service
Jail Population: We currently have fourteen (14) inmates in the following Jails, nine (9) housed in Newton, five (5) housed in Jasper.
Jail Bookings: Last week there was one (1) individual booked into the NCSO Jail.
The following individual was booked and arraigned:
Strickland, Charles Shaymus (Self Surrender) 12/22/2022 MA Viol Bond/Protective
Order
The following calls and reports were received by NCSO:
Call: Missing Person (Joshua I. Larkin – see bulletins and press releases), Motor Vehicle Accident w/injures
Newton (Unincorporated Limits: Burglary (X2), Animal Nuisance, Minor Motor Vehicle Accident, Cruelty to Animals, Disturbance
Wiergate: Vandalism/Damage to Property (Someone keep knocking road signs down (Extra Patrol Assigned)
Burkeville: Welfare Concern, Motor Vehicle Accident, Welfare Concern, Warrant Service Attempt on Wanted Subject (Unable to locate at his residence), Case Inquiry (Follow Up), Information (Office Assist), False Alarm, Suspicious Activity (Open Door on a Residence)
Kirbyville: Information on a case, Suspicious Activity (Vehicle)
Bleakwood: Cruelty to Animals, Mental Health Issue
Toledo Bend: Information (Officer Assist)
Bon Wier: Disturbance, Unauthorized Use of Photographs, Animal Nuisance, UUMV, Information (Officer Assist)
Shankleville: Information
Deweyville: Juvenile Issue, False Alarm, Suspicious Activity, Information – Officer Assist, Extra Patrol (Family Dollar), False Alarm at Sub-Court House, Trespassing at Dollar General, Assault Family Violence, Disturbance, Theft, Burglary, Theft, Disturbance, Information (Officer Assist), Abandoned Auto Broke Down on Hwy 87, Cruelty to Animals (Dog reported not being properly cared for)
Liberty: Alarm, Extra Patrol
Trout Creek: Theft, Terroristic Threat
PUBLIC SAFETY NOTE: As the New Year approaches this week, please continue to be safe on the roadways and highways. If you drink don’t drive, and if you drive don’t drink. We want to wish everyone a Happy New Year.
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