08/06/2026
Arrest Made in River Farms Vandalism
In the early morning hours of Thursday, July 30, Chambers County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a 911 call in the River Farms subdivision on FM 1409 after a resident reported that their back door had been kicked in.
Deputies immediately responded and began an investigation, which included reviewing video footage that showed five individuals running through the neighborhood, kicking doors and trespassing onto private property.
Through investigative efforts, detectives were able to positively identify all five individuals, ranging from 16 to 17 years old.
Today, detectives arrested the 17-year-old male, responsible for kicking in the victim's door, on charges of Criminal Trespass of a Habitation and Criminal Mischief. Due to the suspect's age, his identity is not being released.
"These so-called 'door kicking challenges' aren't harmless pranks. They put families in fear and create dangerous situations that could result in a deadly, tragic ending. I hope this serves as a reminder that actions have consequences, and a poor decision made for a few likes on social media can have a lasting impact on a young person's future." — Sheriff Brian Hawthorne
All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
