by Sheriff Robert Burby
MISSING PERSON- JOSHUA 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.
WHITE HORSE UPDATED: As of this date, the owner has not contacted the Sheriff’s Office to claim the white horse we picked up on Saturday, April 8, 2023, running loose in the vicinity of Hwy 87N between CR 1130 and CR 1017. The horse is currently being feed and is well kept. If you recognize it or possibly know the owner, please contact the Newton County Sheriff’s Office at (409)379-3636.
Calls To Services (April 10, 2023, to April 16, 2023): The Newton County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) answered 53 calls to service.
Jail Transports:
NCSO made 5 transports. 3 Individuals to Hardin County, 1 to the Gist Unit, and 1 to Gulf Coast.
Jail Population: We currently have 22 inmates in the following Jails, 11 housed in Newton, 8 housed in Jasper, and 3 housed in Hardin.
The following individuals were booked to the County Jail:
Holden,James Edward 4/14/23 MA Probation Violation (Evading Arrest Detention)
Hartsfield,Chesten 4/12/23 MB Criminal Tres (Court Issued 2 Days
Jail Time)
The following calls and reports were received by NCSO:
Call: Missing Person (Joshua I. Larkin – see previous press releases and our Newton Sheriff Facebook Posts), Illegal Dumping, Welfare Concern
Wiergate: Theft, Medical Assistance Needed, Alarm
Deweyville: Information, Animal Nuisance, Fraud, Alarm, Criminal Mischief, Mental Health, Reckless Driving
Liberty: Found Animal
Newton (Unincorporated Limits: Missing Person, Vehicle Repossession, Violation of Protective Order, Runaway, Information x 3, Cruelty to Animals, 4 Wheeler Call, Civil Disturbance, Civil Matter, Traffic Hazard, Follow-up, Speeding
Bleakwood: Information x 3
Burkeville: Theft, Information, Civil Disturbance, Disabled Vehicle, Found Property, Traffic Hazard
Bon Wier: Burglary, Harassment, Computer Crimes, Disturbance, Information, Theft, Assault-Simple, Extra Patrol
Toledo Bend: Officer Assist
Trout Creek: Information x 2, Terroristic Threat
Hartburg: Information
Orange: Found Property
Mayflower: Animal Nuisance
Pine Grove: Found Property
Call: Loud Music, Harassment
Kirbyville: Missing Person (Located), Welfare Concern, Theft
Kirkendall: Criminal Mischief
Sandjack: Information
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