by Sheriff Robert Burby
Crime Watch: We have taken several theft reports of
“Catalytic Converters” being stolen. Please be on the watch for thieves who target “high profile” vehicles that they can easily get underneath to cut a catalytic converter off a vehicle in a short period of time.
Spring/Summer Safety Tip: The Volunteer Fire Departments in Newton and surrounding Counties are doing an outstanding job fighting fire and providing other emergency services. This spring when you are cleaning up and during control burning of old trees, limbs, and leaves let’s make sure we keep an attentive watch on those fires. I was asked to mention this in my report since we get a wide readership from around the county and other areas. Thank You.
Recovered Property: While on Patrol conducting a health and welfare check in the 5300 FM2460 in Bon Wier, a 2020 Kubota Tractor, Trailer and Bush Hog was identified to be stolen out of Dickinson, Texas. These items are now recovered, and persons of interest have been identified. Appropriate charges will be filed.
Calls To Services (March 28 to April 3, 2022: The Newton County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) answered 87 calls.
Jail Population: We currently have 16 inmates in the following Jails, 8 housed in Newton, 8 housed in Jasper.
Jail Bookings: Last week there were 3 individuals booked into the NCSO Jail.
Jail Transports: 3/28/2022, One Inmate taken to a facility in Harris County, Texas.
The following individual was booked and arraigned:
Anderson, Shaletha Maeree 3/31/2022 F2 Agg Assault w/Deadly Weapon
Williams, Teirra Lashon 4/01/2022 MB Poss. Marijuana < 2 oz
Junek, Christin 4/02/2022 Probation Violation (DWI)
The following calls and reports were received by NCSO:
Newton (Unincorporated Limits:) Alarm, Harassment, Abandoned Autos, Suspicious Activity, Extra patrol, Disturbance (X2), Trespassing,
Burkeville: Alarm, Suspicious Activity (X3), Extra Patrol, Traffic Hazard
Fawil: Suspicious Activity (Vehicles and Noise) Extra Patrol,
Bon Wier: Civil Matter, UUMV, Meet with Compliant (Information (X2)), Welfare Concerns
Buckhorn: Extra Patrol
Pine Grove: Noise Compliant, Thefts (3 Catalytic Converters Stolen), Harassment
Deweyville: Traffic Complaint (Speeding Vehicles), UUMV/Criminal Mischief, Disturbances, Noise/Loud Music, Accident (Horse hit by car, vehicle left the scene), Civil Matter, Theft, Information Request, Fraud, Alarm, Theft, Suspicious Activity (X3), Disturbance, Noise (Loud Music), Civil Matter, Trespassing, Disturbance
Sandjack: Recovered Stolen Property, Disturbance (Arrest Made)
Holly Springs: Suspicious Activity
Bleakwood: Loud Music, Suspicious Activity, Reckless Driving, Information
Old Salem: Theft, Extra Patrols
Hartburg: 911 Hang Up
Harrells: Gun shots to close to residence
Wiergate: Mental Health Call, Trespassing, Disturbance, Accident, Civil Matter
Call: Disturbance, Shooting Shotgun near home, Animal Nuisance (Stray Dogs),
Follow-up/Case Inquiry, Civil Matter, Missing Cow
Scrapping Valley: Disturbance (Property Dispute), Follow-up/Case Inquiry
Hartburg: Welfare Concern
Trout Creek: Deadly Conduct/Road Rage Incident, Recovered Stolen Property, Welfare Concern,
Toledo Bend: Trespassing
Liberty: Follow-up/Case Inquiry
Old Champion: Suspicious Activity (Person), Burglary (Extra Patrol Assigned), Reckless Driving, Alarm
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