by Sheriff Robert Burby
February 27, 2023
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.
WANTED PERSON ARRESTED: On February 22, 2023,James Tyler Chapman was arrested just south on Hwy 96 South near Memaws by Jasper County Sheriff’s Office and Newton County Deputies. James Tyler Chapman was first arrested on February 7, 2023, for possession of a controlled substance, and used his brother’s identity that led to additional charges. James Tyler Chapman is currently in custody. James Tyler Chapman had warrants for the following offenses:
- Fraudulent Use/Poss. of Identifying Information < 5 Items (SJF)
- Fail to Identify Fugitive from Justice (MA)
- Tampering with Governmental Record with Intent to Defraud or Harm (SJF)
- Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 3 < 28g (MA)
We want to thank Jasper County Sheriff’s Office for their valuable assistance as well as Citizens from Newton County for their information on the whereabouts of this individual.
Calls To Services (February 20, 2023, to February 26, 2023): The Newton County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) answered 63 calls to service.
Jail Population: We currently have 22 inmates in the following Jails, 15 housed in Newton, 7 housed in Jasper.
Jail Bookings: There were three (3) individuals booked into the NCSO Jail.
The following individual was booked and arraigned:
Simpson, Andrea Lashay 2/19/2023 FS Inj Child/Elderly/Disabled Reckless BI
Caldwell, Okle Joe 2/22/2023 FS Bond Forfeiture (Poss C/S PG1<1G)
FS FTA (Poss CS PG 1/1-B<1G) Orange Co
Clements, Joe Lee 2/25/2023 F3 Evading Arrest Det W/Veh
F3 Unl Poss Firearm by Felon
The following calls and reports were received by NCSO:
Call: Missing Person (Joshua I. Larkin – see previous press releases and our Facebook Posts), Suspicious Activity (X3), Officer Assist, Case Follow-Up, Terroristic Threat
Bon Wier: Suspicious Activity, Terroristic Threat/Child Custody, Information (Lewis Chapel Church), Welfare Concern (X2), Suspicious Activity, Burglary, Alarm, Suspicious Activity, Assault-Simple, Animal Nuisance
Newton (Unincorporated Limits: Juvenile Issue, Welfare Concern, Newton, Suspicious Activity (Baptist Encampment Road), Reckless Driving, Suspicious Activity, Burglary
Deweyville: Offer Assist other Agency, Burglary (2), Animal Nuisance, Cruelty to Animals, Abandoned Auto, Disturbance, Theft, Harassment
Bleakwood: Disturbance
Orange: Harassment
Sand Jack: Theft
Pine Grove: Trespassing
Trout Creek: Trespassing, Disturbance
Buckhorn: Mental Health Issue
Liberty: Information on a Suspicious Vehicle
Toledo Bend: Assault Family Violence, Noise/Loud Music
Call: Terroristic Threat, Suspicious Activity, Suspicious Activity
Indian Lake: Disturbance/Verbal
Jamestown: Information/Street Racing
Buna: Follow-Up/Case Inquiry
Bleakwood: Suspicious Activity/Vehicle
Old Salem: Suspicious Activity, Extra Patrol (Vehicle)
Burkeville: Noise Complaint/Mental Health, Animal Nuisance, Forgery
Wiergate: Extra Patrol, Terroristic Threat,
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