by Sheriff Colton Havard
Narcotics arrest in Deweyville:
On Thursday, September 18, 2025, at approximately 6:59 p.m., Deputy Brent Sonnier was on patrol near the intersection of County Road 4181 and State Highway 12 when he conducted a traffic stop on a 2003 Ford Explorer for expired registration.
While speaking with the driver, Deputy Sonnier observed several indicators of possible criminal activity. He requested that the driver, identified as Scott Jared Statum, exit the vehicle to further the investigation. As Statum exited, he dropped two clear plastic baggies containing a substance believed to be methamphetamine.
Statum was immediately placed under arrest and transported to the Newton County Jail. The preliminary field weight of the suspected methamphetamine was 6.13 grams.
Stolen UTV recovered in Deweyville:
On Saturday, September 20, 2025, at approximately 10:38 p.m., Deputy B. Sonnier was on patrol near the intersection of Spur 272 and County Road 4141 in Deweyville. Deputy Sonnier conducted a traffic stop on a Honda Pioneer UTV that was being driven on a public roadway. The occupants were identified as Dean Daugherty and Brandi Wilson. An inquiry on the VIN of the UTV revealed that it had been stolen out of Jasper County. Daugherty was subsequently placed under arrest for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. As Deputy Sonnier was placing Daugherty under arrest, Wilson exited the UTV and fled on foot. After a brief foot pursuit, Wilson was caught but began to resist arrest by pulling away from Deputy Sonnier. Ultimately, Wilson was taken into custody. Both subjects were transported to the Newton County Jail.
Daugherty has been charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, while Wilson has been charged with evading arrest or detention and resist arrest, search, or transport.
Fugitive Arrest in Bon Wier:
On Sunday, September 21, 2025, at approximately 8:59 a.m., Deputy K. Dixon and Deputy W. Graves went to a residence in the 300 block of FM 1416 in Bon Wier to serve an arrest warrant for Gabriel Witmer. Witmer was wanted for a probation violation.
Upon arrival, Witmer was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Newton County Jail.
Calls for Service:
We answered 68 calls for service last week and booked 8 individuals into the Newton County Jail. We currently have 22 inmates housed in the following facilities: 5 in Beauregard Parish, 6 in Jasper, and 11 in Newton.
Thought for the Week:
Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.
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