by Sheriff Robert Burby
MISSING PERSON- JOSHUA IAN LARKIN: Mr. Joshua Ian Larkin (above) 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.
Calls To Services (April 3, 2023, to April 9, 2023): The Newton County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) answered 76 calls to service.
Jail Population: We currently have 25 inmates in the following Jails, 16 housed in Newton,
9 housed in Jasper.
Jail Transports:
There were 2 individuals that were transported from Jasper County Sheriff’s Office to Newton County and then back to Jasper. We also transported one from Newton County Sheriff’s Office to Jasper County Sheriff’s Office.
The following individuals were booked to the County Jail:
Huffman, John 4/6/23 F3 Bench Warrant/DWI 3rd or More
Samuel, Dekendrick 4/4/23 MA FTA(Asslt Causes Bodily Injury F/V)
Jones, Jacob Allen 4/9/23 MA Probation Violation (DWI 2nd)
Morris, Crystal Kay 4/6/23 F* Bench Warrant/Inj to Child/Eld Dis
Lunsford, James Tracy 4/8/23 FS Unauth Use of Vehicle
F* Probation Vio/Proh Subst in Corr Fac-Houston
NOTICE: On Saturday, April 8, 2023, a white horse was observed wandering in and out of traffic approximately 2 to 3 miles south of Burkeville on Hwy 87 near County Road 1044. The owner has not been found, and anyone who may know the rightful owner is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office at (409)379-3636.
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), Welfare Concern
Wiergate: Fraud, Traffic Hazard, Disturbance, Information
Deweyville: Medical Assistance Needed, Suicide Threat, Trespassing, Extra Patrol, Vehicle Repossession, Reckless Driving x2, Noise/Loud Music, Suspicious Activity, Civil Matter, Information, Disturbance, Theft-Felony, Assault Family Violence, Reckless Driving, Disturbance
Liberty: Burglary of a Habitation
Jamestown: Animal Nuisance x2, Accident
Orange: Information
Shankleville: Animal Nuisance
Newton (Unincorporated Limits: Assault/Simple, Disturbance, Welfare Concern, Information, Animal Nuisance x 2, Theft, Disturbance, Fraud, Extra Patrol, Follow Up, Assault Family Violence, Information/Stolen Vehicle, Missing Juvenile (Located), Animal Nuisance x 3, Information x 2, Juvenile Delinquency
Bleakwood: Traffic Hazard
Buna: Theft, Traffic Hazard, Follow-Up/Case Inquiry, Traffic Hazard
Burkeville: Extra Patrol, Animal Nuisance, Miscellaneous Officer Assist
Bon Wier: Assisted in the Missing Juvenile from Merryville, Louisiana – He was found okay and was taken to the hospital to be checked out. Special Thanks to all who assisted, and shared the information on Facebook, Theft of Service, Animal Nuisance x2, Reckless Driving, Disturbance, Reckless Driving, Burglary, Information x2
Belgrade; Disturbance
Friendship: Animal Nuisance x2
Scrapping Valley: Assault/Simple
Buckhorn: Abandoned Autos x2
Old Salem: Reckless Driving
Toledo Bend: Disturbance, Possible DWI, 4 Wheeler Call
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