Weekly report from the Newton County Sheriff’s Office
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. 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.
VOLUNTEER INIATIVE PROGRAM (VIP): The Blue Line Advocates next meeting is scheduled for February 9, 2023, at 5 p.m. at the Sheriff’s Office. For more information, please contact Mrs. Vicki at (409)379-3636.
Calls To Services (January 30, 2023, to February 5, 2023): The Newton County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) answered fifty-nine (59) calls to service
Jail Population: We currently have twenty-one (21) inmates in the following Jails, fifteen (15) housed in Newton, six (6) housed in Jasper.
Jail Bookings: There were eight (8) individuals booked into the NCSO Jail.
The following individual was booked and arraigned:
Carson,Dakota Cain 1/31/2023 F3 Poss CS PG 1/1-B>=1G<4G
Hester,Kevin Wayne 1/31/2023 MA Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Member
Herrin,Dustin Harold 2/6/2023 FS Poss CS PG 1/1-B<1G
Biscamp,Josh Steven 2/4/2023 F3 Driving While Intoxicated 3rd or More IAT
Spikes,Dreshawn Terrell 2/2/2023 FS Hold for State Jail
Shawyer,Nathan Allen 2/2/2023 MA Cruelty Non-Lvstk:Fail Prv/Abdn/Trnspt
BI/OVWK
Duff,Elton 2/5/2023 FS Probation Viol/(Liberty Co.)
Campbell,Claudie Raishad 2/4/2023 MB Poss Marij<2OZ
The following calls and reports were received by NCSO:
Call: Missing Person (Joshua I. Larkin – see previous press releases and our Facebook Posts), Disturbance
Bon Wier: Disturbance, Case Follow-Up, Extra Patrol, Disturbance/Physical
Newton (Unincorporated Limits: Disturbance, Extra Patrol, Disturbance, Abandoned Property (Camper Trailer), Fraud/Scam Caller, Extra Patrol, Burglary, Terroristic Threat
Trout Creek: 911 Call Abuse, Suspicious Activity, Accident, Assist another Agency
Deweyville: Someone Shooting near residence, Assault Family Violence, Welfare Concern, Noise Complaint, Recovered Stolen ATV
Old Salem: Follow Up
Pine Grove: Accident
Wiergate: Disturbance, False Alarm
Devils Pocket: Suspicious Activity, Trespassing
Nichols Creek: Theft
Burkeville: Dog Bite (under investigation), Reckless Driving, Disturbance, Case Follow-up, Possible Animal Abuse, Cruelty to Animal, Follow-Up/Case Inquiry, Traffic Hazard, Miscellaneous Officer Assist (Pursuit from Vernon Parish-Terminated in Louisiana), Welfare Concern/Traffic, Suspicious Activity, Officer Assist
Buna: False Alarm, Fraud, Trespassing
Biloxi: Juvenile Delinquency
Weeks Settlement: Suspicious Activity
Shankleville: Burglary
Bleakwood: Harassment
Liberty: Welfare Check
Orange: Trespassing
Deputy J. Nash and K9 Bruce Complete Training and Recertification
Released by: Sheriff Robert Burby
On February 3, 2023, Deputy Nash, and K9 Bruce completed Training at LAK9 in Abbeville, Louisiana. This was a 4-week long training session that consisted of Drug location, tracking and article searching.
K9 Bruce preformed all his training assignments in a timely and highly efficient manner. Deputy Nash and K9 Bruce reported to duty this weekend and already have made two drug related arrests. Deputy Nash and K9 Bruce are considered a team because K9 Bruce is Patrol Certified to assist Deputy Nash as back-up if needed. We look forward to the contributions this team will make to the Sheriff’s Office and the Citizens of Newton County. Congratulations on a job well done!
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