Newton County Sheriff's Report and Arrest Report

February 24, 2025

Newton County Sheriff’s Report

Sheriff Colton Havard

On Friday, February 21, 2025, Newton County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a residence in the 9000 block of FM 2626, for a disturbance. Deputies had been trying to locate the suspect, who had a felony warrant for his arrest out of Kansas for aggravated assault.

The responding deputy’s preliminary investigation indicated the suspect was hidden inside of a toolbox in the back of a pickup truck. The vehicle was located and the deputy, along with the Newton Police Department, made a traffic stop on US 190.

The suspect subsequently pointed a handgun at the officers resulting in the officers shooting and killing the suspect. The driver of the truck was released from the scene, pending investigation by the Texas Rangers. This was a very sad situation for everyone involved and I stand by the actions of the officers 100%.

The Newton County Sheriff’s Office answered 43 calls for service last week and booked 4 individuals into the Newton County Jail. We have 21 in the following jails: 5 in Jasper, 9 in Beauregard Parish and 7 in Newton.

I hope everyone has a wonderful week. Don’t hesitate to let us know if we can be of any assistance.

The thought for the week: I have not failed; I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.