Cheryl Lieck Henry - District Attorney

05/02/2026

03/31/2026

Way to go CCSO and good boy, Blitz! 🐾🚔⚖️

Texas Department of Public Safety - Southeast Texas Region Troopers alongside Chambers County Sheriff's Office Criminal Interdiction Unit had a major find following a traffic stop on I10.

🐾 K9 Blitz alerted to the oder of illegal substances inside the vehicle
💵 Troopers discovered a large amount of cash hidden inside a compartment in the vehicle
🔫 Along with two fi****ms concealed within

👏 Great work by all agencies involved—and especially our K9 partners who help uncover what’s hidden.

03/28/2026

Proud always to stand alongside the men and women of the Chambers County Sheriff’s Office and I commend them for their swift and dedicated work in apprehending these two murder suspects. Their commitment to protecting our community does not go unnoticed or unappreciated.

Let this serve as a clear message: Chambers County — and the great state of Texas — will never be a safe haven for criminals. Dangerous offenders and justice will both be pursued to the fullest extent.

02/24/2026

UPDATE – HOMICIDE SUSPECT ARRESTED

Sheriff Brian Hawthorne reports that suspect Todd Stevens was arrested last night by the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office at a residence in Tishomingo, Oklahoma, on charges originating from the Sabine County Sheriff’s Office.

Chambers County Sheriff’s Office detectives continue to assist the Sabine County Sheriff’s Office, where Murder charges are likely to be filed. Additional criminal charges for Tampering with Evidence and other related offenses may be pursued in Chambers County as well.


DEATH INVESTIGATION – TRINITY RIVER BRIDGE

Sheriff Brian Hawthorne reports, on February 22, 2026 at approximately 10:05 PM, Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a vehicle fire underneath the Trinity River Bridge on the west bank of the river. After emergency crews extinguished the fire, Deputies located human remains in the passenger compartment of the vehicle.

Detectives immediately began an investigation into the death. During the course of the investigation, Detectives located a social media post by the Sabine County Sheriff’s Office. That post referenced a shooting that occurred earlier in the evening of February 22 on Bronson Cemetery Road in Sabine County. According to the Sabine County Sheriff’s Office, Todd Stevens (36-year-old male of Bronson, Texas) allegedly shot Cody Thompson (43-year-old male of Burkeville, Texas) before fleeing the scene in Thompson’s vehicle, described as a 1990s model Chevrolet extended cab pickup.

The vehicle located in Chambers County matches the description provided in the Sabine County post.

At this time, the identity of the deceased individual from the truck has not been confirmed. The Chambers County Sheriff’s Office is actively coordinating with the Sabine County Sheriff’s Office as their investigation into the reported shooting and search for Todd Stevens remains ongoing. Todd Stevens has active felony warrants for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon related to the shooting of Thompson, with the potential for upgraded charges as the investigation continues. Stevens will also face charges in Chambers County.

Anyone with information on Todd Stevens whereabouts is asked to call the Sabine County Sheriff’s Office or the Chambers County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division.

02/12/2026

02/05/2026

A family is still waiting for answers. If you have any information that could help move this case forward, please contact Chambers County Crime Stoppers at (844) 860-8477. Tips are anonymous. Your voice could help bring peace, closure, and justice.

02/05/2026

I want to commend the Chambers County Sheriff's Office for their swift and effective work in apprehending the suspect involved in this recent road rage shooting. Because of their quick action and dedication to public safety, a dangerous situation was brought under control and we are grateful that no one was seriously injured.

Road rage incidents can escalate in seconds. A few reminders for staying safe on the road:

•Avoid engaging with aggressive drivers — don’t make eye contact or respond to provocation.

•Give them space. Slow down or change lanes if it’s safe to do so.

•Do not retaliate or try to “teach them a lesson.”

•If you feel threatened, call 911 and provide your location.

•If someone follows you, drive to a public, well-lit area or a police station.

Let’s continue working together to keep our community safe — on and off the road.

ROAD RAGE SHOOTER ARRESTED

Chambers County Sheriff’s Office deputies quickly apprehended a shooting suspect less than 24 hours after a violent road‑rage incident in Baytown.

On February 1, 2026, at approximately 9:45 PM, deputies responded to reports of a shooting near Kilgore Parkway and Southwinds Drive. The victim told deputies he had been chased by another driver who fired multiple shots at his vehicle.

Detectives immediately launched an investigation, recovering a bullet from a tire on the victim's truck. Using the victim’s statements and surveillance footage from the area, detectives were able to identify a suspect vehicle, locate it, and detain the driver. Evidence collected during the traffic stop and from a nearby residence provided detectives with probable cause to seek a warrant for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, a second‑degree felony.

The suspect, Christian Canales, of Baytown, was taken into custody and charged for the shooting. Bond for the aggravated assault charge was set at $200,000 by Justice of the Peace Precinct 2, Judge Mike Wheat.

The Chambers County Sheriff’s Office extends its gratitude to community members who assisted in gathering evidence, as well as to the deputies and detectives who worked swiftly to bring this case to a close. Acts of violence like this have no place in Chambers County, and we remain committed to keeping our community safe.

01/22/2026

As always, I am incredibly proud of the tireless efforts of my team in maintaining justice for our community. It is truly an honor to work alongside such an outstanding group of prosecutors and dedicated victim advocates who pour their hearts into this work every day. Together, we remain committed to standing for victims, upholding the law, and serving our community with integrity ⚖️

01/21/2026

I’m proud of this combined effort of the Chambers County Sheriff's Office and the Baytown Police Department. This operation is a testament to what effective collaboration and dedication to public safety can accomplish. Thank you to the men and women in law enforcement who work tirelessly to protect our communities and hold offenders accountable.

JOINT PROSTITUTION STING WITH BAYTOWN PD RESULTS IN 11 ARRESTS

On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, the Chambers County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division and the Baytown Police Department conducted a joint undercover prostitution sting at a location in Chambers County. The operation resulted in the arrest and charging of 11 males for felony solicitation of prostitution.

Those charged include Harry Andrews of Baytown, Hayden Ashby of Houston, Jacob Curry of Baytown, David Faz of La Porte, Johnathan Hicks of Baytown, W***y Jimenez of La Porte, Saul Silva of Dayton, Thomas Rodriguez of Humble, Michael Hallum of Dayton, Raymond Francois of Baytown, and Gavin Dobbs of Baytown.

All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

01/19/2026

Our office is closed today in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.

He once said, "He who passively accepts evil is as much involved in it as he who helps to perpetrate it." We are so grateful to our community, who continually answer the call to hold perpetrators of evil accountable.