Update: Wanted fugitive, Gary Ferrell, arrested this morning by JCSO on Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child warrant.
Sheriff Chuck Havard credits Southeast Texans for their overwhelming response to last night’s social media post regarding a wanted fugitive for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child warrant. Sheriff Havard and Newton County Sheriff Colton Havard received dozens of calls concerning the whereabouts of Gary James Ferrell, 31, of Call, Texas. Sheriff Chuck Havard was contacted by Mr. Ferrell last night who was out of the area. He was instructed to be back in Jasper County this morning by 9:30.
Ferrell arrived at the Evadale Sheriff’s Office and was taken into custody. He was brought to the Jasper County Jail to await arraignment on the Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child warrant (F1).
Mr. Ferrell will have his day in court and is innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
Sheriff Chuck Havard and his staff are committed to the safety of the citizens of Jasper County.
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