Official press release from DPS Media Sergeant Shana Clark;
NEWTON COUNTY – Following a lengthy investigation led by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Criminal Investigations Division (CID) into 39-year-old Antonio Dewayne Jackson of Burkeville, a federal indictment was secured on suspected charges of manufacturing and delivery of methamphetamines. Assisting agencies included the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), the Newton County Sheriff’s Office, and the Jasper Police Department.
Today, February 25, 2025, a DPS Trooper observed Jackson leaving the residence located off of Farm-to-Market Road 1415 in a black Dodge Charger and attempted to conduct a traffic stop to take Jackson into custody, however Jackson fled from law enforcement at a high rate of speed. The pursuit however was terminated near the Jasper – Newton County line.
During the pursuit, Jackson allegedly threw out 6.6 ounces of methamphetamines. The Dodge Charger was later located abandoned on County Road 1570 in Newton County and Jackson has not been located.
The search for Jackson remains active and ongoing, if you have any information regarding his whereabouts, please contact Lufkin DPS Communications at (936) 699-7340.
This is an active and ongoing investigation, and no further information is available at this time.
Original article:
Just before noon Tuesday, the Newton County Sheriff's Department was in hot pursuit of a black Dodge Charger believed to be out of Clearlake.
According to dispatch, the chase reached speeds of up to 130 mph before disappearing out of site of the officers somewhere in the Jamestown area.
The car was later discovered abandoned on Cr 1570 near the Jasper County line.
There is currently a manhunt in that area for the suspect. ETB will update our readers as more information becomes available.
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