Newton County Sheriff's Office

Newton County Sheriff's Office The Newton County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to serving the citizens of Newton County with the utmost integrity and professionalism.

SHERIFF MAKES DRUG ARREST IN BURKEVILLE On Friday, September 4, 2026, at approximately 11:20 p.m., Sheriff Colton Havard...
09/05/2026

SHERIFF MAKES DRUG ARREST IN BURKEVILLE

On Friday, September 4, 2026, at approximately 11:20 p.m., Sheriff Colton Havard conducted a traffic stop for several traffic violations on County Road 2107, north of Burkeville.

During the traffic stop, Sheriff Havard made contact with the driver, identified as Jason Earl Whitney. While speaking with Whitney, he admitted to having “meth” inside his vehicle.

Sheriff Havard subsequently conducted a search of the vehicle and located a baggy containing a clear, crystal-like substance believed to be methamphetamine.

Whitney was placed under arrest and transported to the Newton County Jail, where he was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 1 >1g.

Whitney is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Sheriff Colton Havard and his staff remain committed to fighting the war on drugs in Newton County and working to make our county safer for generations to come.

Sheriff Makes Fugitive Arrest - FM 2460On Thursday, September 3, 2026, Sheriff Colton Havard was contacted by detectives...
09/04/2026

Sheriff Makes Fugitive Arrest - FM 2460

On Thursday, September 3, 2026, Sheriff Colton Havard was contacted by detectives with the Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office, who advised that they had information regarding a wanted fugitive believed to be hiding at a residence on FM 2460.

Sheriff Havard, along with Beauregard Parish detectives, arrived at the residence and made contact with the homeowner, who advised that the wanted fugitive, Jasmine Carly Macfarlane, was inside the residence.

Sheriff Havard made entry into the residence and placed Macfarlane under arrest without incident.

Macfarlane was wanted out of Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, for the following offenses:

* • Theft >$25,000
* • Theft >$5,000 and

BURN BAN LIFTEDThe order prohibiting outdoor burning for Newton County has been rescinded.
09/02/2026

BURN BAN LIFTED

The order prohibiting outdoor burning for Newton County has been rescinded.

09/01/2026

NCSO Monitoring Tropical Storm Edouard

The Newton County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to closely monitor Tropical Storm Edouard and its potential impact on our area.

Sheriff Colton Havard and the men and women of the Newton County Sheriff’s Office remain on standby and prepared to assist our community should the need arise.

Please continue to monitor weather updates, stay informed, and take necessary precautions as the storm approaches.

Weekly Booking Report
08/31/2026

Weekly Booking Report

08/30/2026

NCSO Assists DPS with Major Crash in Pine Grove

The Newton County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) with a traffic crash that occurred at approximately 10:18 p.m. in the Pine Grove community and tragically resulted in two fatalities.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of those involved during this difficult time.

The crash investigation is being led by the Texas Department of Public Safety and additional inquiries regarding the crash should be directed to DPS.

Sheriff Colton Havard

BURN BAN EXTENDEDThe declaration of disaster and order prohibiting outdoor burning for Newton County has been extended b...
08/25/2026

BURN BAN EXTENDED

The declaration of disaster and order prohibiting outdoor burning for Newton County has been extended by the Newton County Commissioner's Court. This order will remain in effect until September 21, 2026, unless extended by Commissioner's Court or terminated earlier.

🚨 Search & Arrest Warrant in Liberty Community 🚨On Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at approximately 6:30 a.m., the Newton Coun...
08/25/2026

🚨 Search & Arrest Warrant in Liberty Community 🚨

On Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at approximately 6:30 a.m., the Newton County Sheriff’s Office, Texas Department of Public Safety, Jasper Police Department’s Safe Streets Division, and Newton Police Department executed a search and arrest warrant at a residence on County Road 2043 in the Liberty Community.

Upon arrival, law enforcement officers placed Edward Earl Hartsfield Jr. under arrest for an active warrant for Man Del CS PG 1-B >= 4G < 200 G (F1) that stemmed from an on-going criminal investigation.
During a subsequent search of the residence, officers located illegal narcotics believed to be ecstasy.

Hartsfield was transported to the Newton County Jail.

Sheriff Colton Havard is proud to work alongside our local and state law enforcement partners to apprehend individuals responsible for trafficking illegal drugs in Newton County.

Sheriff Colton Havard

BURN BAN IN EFFECTAn emergency declaration prohibiting outdoor burning for Newton County has been signed and will remain...
08/18/2026

BURN BAN IN EFFECT

An emergency declaration prohibiting outdoor burning for Newton County has been signed and will remain in effect until August 25, 2026, unless extended or terminated earlier.

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Newton, TX
75966

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