by Sheriff Robert Burby
Update Vicious Dog – Burkeville On Sunday, December 4th, 2022: The owner of these dogs was cited and instructed to make the necessary arrangements to contain her dogs. During our investigation we identified the dogs that appeared to be the leaders in the pack. We captured the leader of the pack and took him to the Veterinarian for proper disposition. The owner took another dog as per my instructions to the veterinarian on the same day for the appropriate disposition. The owner was instructed that the remaining dogs must be secure inside her fence and not allowed to get out. Deputies have been checking this residence on a daily basis.
This is an open investigation, and this residence is on daily/extra patrol. We are following the law as it pertains to the handling of a vicious Dog Attack. The owner has been cited and informed of her responsibilities and requirements as set forth in the Health and Safety Code Title 10. Health and Safety of Animals.
For the record, there is no ordinance that requires dogs to be on a leash in Newton County. This must be voted in by the voters of Newton County. The reason the County does have ordinances is because in Texas only incorporated cities are able to enact ordinances.
INITIAL REPORT: On Sunday, December 4, 2022, in the vicinity of Hwy 87 near Hwy 63 West, a 19 YOA female was attacked in the roadway by a pack of dogs. The victim sustained numerous injuries and was taken to the hospital for treatment. The owner of the dogs was cited. We are working with the various agencies to permanently remove these dogs.
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 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 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 5, 2022 to December 11, 2022): The Newton County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) answered sixty-two (62) calls to service.s
Jail Population: We currently have sixteen (16) inmates in the following Jails, eight (8) housed in Newton, eight (8) housed in Jasper.
Jail Bookings: Last week there was three (3) individuals booked into the NCSO Jail.
Jail Transports: We had one (1) transport last week.
One inmate from NCSO to Beaumont and back.
The following individual was booked and arraigned:
Smith,Brandon Scott 12/4/2022 MC Public Intoxication
Miller,Larry Gene Jr. 12/5/2022 MA Theft Prop >=$750<$2.500
F2 Parole Viol (Burglary of a Hab)
Fanning,Cody James 12/7/2022 FS Driving While Intoxicated W/Child
Under 15 YOA
The following calls and reports were received by NCSO:
Burkeville: Animal Bite, Animal Nuisance x 2, Mental Health, Information, Vicious Dog Complaint, Civil Disturbance, Extra Patrol, Burglary, Disturbance
Bleakwood: Disturbance
Call: Terroristic Threat, Harassment
Deweyville: Accident, Burglary of a Non-Residence, Harassment, Animal Nuisance x 2, Animal Bite, Civil Matter x 3, Extra Patrol x 2, Theft/Attempted, Trespassing, Reckless Driving, Traffic Hazard
Newton (Unincorporated Limits: Assault Family Violence, Child Abuse, Civil Matter x 3, Mental Health, Juvenile Delinquency, Miscellaneous Officer Assist, Animal Nuiance, Welfare Concern, Noise/Loud Music
Bon Wier: Information x 3, Abandoned Autos, Miscellaneous Officer Assist, Animal Bite, Disturbance
Buckhorn: Suspicious Activity
Liberty: Miscellaneous,
Sandjack: Burglary of a Non-Residence
Old Salem: Theft, Accident
Shankleville: Disturbance x 2
Devil’s Pocket: Information/Accident
Jamestown: Trespassing
Wiergate: Extra Patrol, Alarm
Old Champion: 4 Wheeler Call
Fawil: Civil Matter
Kirbyville: Disturbance
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