by Sheriff Robert Burby
Drug Arrest: On October 27, 2023, a Newton County Deputy initiated a traffic stop on County Road 4181 for a vehicle equipment violation. K9 Bruce alerted on the vehicle and the driver was detained and a vehicle search was initiated. During a search of the vehicle drug paraphernalia was located. The driver attempted to take the evidence from one of the Deputies’ hands, and then grabbed his legs and they went to the ground. A struggle ensued and both Deputies were able to successfully place handcuffs on the suspect. One of the Deputies sustained injures and he and the suspect went to St. Elizibeth Hospital to be checked out. The suspect was cleared for incarceration and is currently in Newton County Jail.
The suspect, Eric Edward Brown W/M (38 YOA) from Buna was arraigned on October 30, 2023, and is currently charged with the following charges:
Poss S PG 1<1 G 481.115 (b) (FS) Bond: $10,000
Resisting Arrest Search or Transp (MA) Bond: $5,000
Additional charges are pending, as this case is still under investigation.
SCAM ALERT: We have reports that someone identifying themselves as law enforcement is calling citizens and stating that they have an arrest warrant for them for failure to respond to a Court Subpoena. Please be careful not to give out any of your personal or financial information. Hang up and call your local law enforcement.
VOLUNTEER INITIATIVE PROGRAM (VIP): The Blue Line Advocates monthly meeting is on November 9th at 5pm located in the Sheriff’s Office lobby.
Bon Weir Neighborhood Watch Meeting: The next Bon Wier Neighborhood Watch meeting is on November 2nd at 7pm located at the Bon Wier Baptist Church.
Calls To Services (October 23, 2023, to October 29, 2023): The Newton County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) answered 53 calls to service.
Jail Transports:
Newton County had 1 jail transport.
1 from NCSO to Doctor Appointment.
Jail Population: We currently have 23 inmates in the following Jails, 15 housed in Newton, 8 housed in Jasper.
The following individuals were booked into the County Jail:
Griffin, Jarrott Allen 10/25/23 MA Driving While Intoxicated BAC >= 0.15
MB Poss Marij < 2OZ
Woods, Quincy Charles 10/25/23 FS Burglary of Building
Wood, Shelby 10/25/23 F2 Poss CS PG1/1-B >=4G <200G
Sutton, Angel 10/25/23 FS Poss CS PG1/1-B <1G
Harrison, Dabney Kyle 10/26/23 FS Criminal Mischief >=$2500<$30K
Diggles, Brandon Deandre 10/27/23 MB Fal Drug Test Falsification Device
Brown, Eric Edward 10/28/23 FS Poss CS PG1/1-B <1G
MA Resist Arrest Search or Transp
The following calls and reports were received by NCSO:
Bon Wier: Officer Assist, Suspicious Activity
Deweyville: Theft, Disturbance, Welfare Concern, Burning During Burn Ban (UTL), Suspicious Activity, Suspicious Vehicle, Officer Assist
Newton (Unincorporated Limits): Officer Assist, Theft, Missing Person, Fraud, Disturbance, Noise/ Loud Music, Welfare Concern, Suspicious Activity, Trespassing, Burglary
Bleakwood: Suspicious Activity/ Vehicle, Burglary, Theft, Civil Matter
Burkeville: Animal Nuisance, Civil Matter, Animal Nuisance, Follow Up
Toledo Bend: Suspicious Activity, Suspicious Vehicle, Extra Patrol
Pine Grove: Officer Assist, Civil Matter, Animal Nuisance
Trout Creek: Unauth Use of Vehicle, Terroristic Threat
Call: Disturbance
Liberty: Disturbance
Mayflower: Property Damage Accident
Gist: Extra Patrol, Officer Assist
Farrsville: Animal Nuisance x3
Shankleville: Terroristic Threat
Sandjack: Cruelty to Animals
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