by Sheriff Robert Burby
MISSING PERSON- JOSHUA 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.
Calls To Services (March 20, 2023, to March 26, 2023): The Newton County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) answered 84 calls to service.
Jail Population: We currently have 21 inmates in the following Jails, 12 housed in Newton, 9 housed in Jasper.
The following individuals were booked to the County Jail:
Shoulders,Bryan Coyda 3/20/2023 F2 Agg Asslt W/Deadly Weapon
Solly,Samantha Jo 3/22/2023 F Bond Forfeiture/Poss CS PG1<1G
The following calls and reports were received by NCSO:
Call: Missing Person (Joshua I. Larkin – see previous press releases and our Newton Sheriff Facebook Posts), Stabbing-Aggravated Assault with a knife-1 injured and suspect arrested), Extra Patrol (Suspicious Vehicle X2), Disturbance, 911 Hang-Up, Extra Patrol, Civil Matter/Child Custody
Gist: Officer Assist (Information)
Old Salem: UUMV, Civil Disturbance/Civil Standby
Sandjack: Information
Deweyville: Theft (X2), Suspicious Activity, Assault Family Violence, Reckless Driving, Disturbance (X2), Traffic Hazard, Welfare Concern, Animal Nuisance (X2), False Alarm
Liberty Community: Accident
Indian Lake: Welfare Concern
Stringtown: Trespassing
Orange: Terroristic Threat, Information, Extra Patrol, Burglary Information,Theft
Buckhorn: Control Burn
Shankleville: Cows in Roadway (FM 1415S), Follow-up/Case Inquiry, Reckless Driving, False Alarm
Kirbyville: Disturbance, Officer Assist (Information)
Fawil: Animal Nuisance, Trespassing
Newton (Unincorporated Limits: Minor Accident, Verbal Disturbance, Information, Arrest Warrant Served, Abandoned Auto, Theft of a Truck and Property from a Hunting Lease (some property recovered and turned in)-Vehicle is still missing, Civil Matter, Damage to Property (fence) information only-no report, Noise/Loud Music, Harassment/Information, Extra Patrol on Leesmill Road, Civil Matter, Civil Matter
Bleakwood: 4-Wheeler riding ATVs on FM363 w/no helmets, Officer Assist in a Vehicle Pursuit
Buna: Animal Nuisance, Lost Animal (Found), Fraud
Burkeville: Major Accident Head On Collision with Injuries (DPS worked the Accident and provided press release), Suspicious Activity (Vehicle), Suspicious Article – Rolled up blanket on side of the roadway, Noise Complaint, Information, Officer Assist (X2), Civil Matter, Civil Standby
Bon Wier: Traffic/Stop Vehicle Pursuit (pending arrest), Theft, Illegal Dumping of Trash, Information, Theft of Property, Fraud, False Alarm, Animal Nuisance 2 Cows on 190E, Reckless Driving, Disturbance, Welfare Concern
Scrapping Valley: Follow-up/Case Inquiry
Toledo Bend: Illegal Dumping of Trash
Pine Grove: Terroristic Threat
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