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. Mr. Larkin who is a W/M, Ht. 6’0, weighs about 180 pounds, and is 38 years of age with short brown hair.
VOLUNTEER INIATIVE PROGRAM (VIP): The Blue Line Advocates held their monthly meeting at the Sheriff’s Office on Thursday at 5 pm. They discussed plans for the upcoming year that includes a membership drive, fundraisers, and scholarships programs and 2022’s activities that they sponsored and participated in. Next meeting is scheduled for February 9, 2023 at 5 p.m. at the Sheriff’s Office. If you want to obtain information or fill out an application, you can do so by contacting Mrs. Vicki at (409)379-3636.
Calls To Services (January 17, 2023, to January 22, 2023): The Newton County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) answered fifty-nine (59) calls to service
Jail Population: We currently have fifteen (15) inmates in the following Jails, ten (10) housed in Newton, five (5) housed in Jasper.
The following calls and reports were received by NCSO:
Burkeville: False Alarm, Disturbance, Reckless Driving (Road Rage), Fraud, Mental Health Issue, Suspicious Activity, Juvenile Issue, Information
Deweyville: Officer Assist, Disturbance (Reported Weapon Involved), Suspicious Activity, Welfare Concern, Disturbance
Buckhorn: Trespassing
Wiergate: Disorderly Conduct, Officer Assist
Newton (Unincorporated Limits: False Alarm, Suspicious Activity, Terroristic Threat, Assist Other Agency
Devils Pocket: False Alarm, Information, Motor Vehicle Accident, False Alarm
Fawil: Trespassing
Mauriceville: Theft
Shankleville: Animal Nuisance
Bleakwood: Follow-up/Case Inquiry
Liberty: Welfare Concern
Kirbyville: Theft
Toledo Bend: Disturbance (X2)
Bon Wier: False Medical Alarm Activation, Terroristic Threat, Reported Fire, Disturbance, Trespassing (X2)
Gist: Welfare Concern
Hartburg: Extra Patrol
Orange: Trespassing
Call: Missing Person (Joshua I. Larkin – see previous press releases and our Facebook Posts), Information on a Case, Suspicious Activity, Suspicious Activity/Vehicle, Noise/Loud Music
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