06/09/2026
Jasper County Sheriff's Report
06/09/2026
The Jasper County Sheriff's Office is excited to introduce our newest jailer, Sara Alcala! For the past three years, Sara has been a dedicated employee at the Jasper County Courthouse. She is now taking the next step in her career by joining the law enforcement side of public service and attending the Jasper Police Academy, where she will graduate in December. Sara is bilingual, which will allow her to play a vital role in communicating with and assisting Spanish-speaking inmates and their families We are proud to have Sara as part of the JCSO family and look forward to her continued service to our community.
The Jasper County Sheriff's Office would like to specially thank Keisha Williams with Goodwill for taking the time last week to host a job readiness training session for our jail inmates. Since I took office, Goodwill has been an outstanding community partner, providing valuable resources and guidance to help our inmates prepare for a successful future. Through programs like this, they learn essential skills such as job searching, completing applications and preparing for employment opportunities upon release. We are extremely grateful for partnerships like these that help equip the inmates with the tools they need to make positive life changes and become productive members of our community.
On June 1, 2026, Reanna Wolverton, 26, of Brookeland, contacted Sheriff Chuck Havard to inquire whether she had a fugitive warrant for her arrest. It was confirmed that Wolverton was wanted by Jasper County on a Motion to Adjudicate Guilt warrant stemming from the original charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 1, Third-Degree Felony.
On June 4, 2026, Deputy Kaylor went to a residence on Private Road 7065 in Brookeland to serve a felony probation violation warrant. Deputy Kaylor located and arrested James Cofty, 63, of Brookeland. Cofty was wanted out of Jasper County for a probation violation on the original charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance, a Third-Degree Felony.
On June 5, 2026, I received information that a wanted fugitive was staying at a residence on the Bonami Road in Kirbyville. I get up early with the chickens so | arrived at the residence with our deputies early that morning. After repeated knocks, the subject's grandmother came to the door and said he wasn't there. I told her I didn't think she was being honest and she finally told me he was in the back bedroom of the travel trailer. We entered the residence, located and arrested the subject. The subject is Jaron Alexander David, 29, of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. The warrant was out of Newton County for Motion to Adjudicate Guilt, Possession of a Controlled Substance, a 2nd Degree Felony. Public Service Announcement- when and if law-enforcement shows up at your house/place of business looking for a wanted fugitive, please do not try to hinder their apprehension. (Even if it's your family). This is a serious violation of the law and you can be arrested.
On June 7, 2026, at approximately 7:38 a.m., Deputy Kaylor conducted a consensual encounter with Tina Kiernan, 36, of Brookeland, at the Brookeland Country Mart. Deputy Kaylor spoke with Tina for several minutes, in which she untied a black bag from her waistband and threw it in the trash can in front of Deputy Kaylor. Deputy Kaylor retrieved the bag and it contained a m**h pipe. Deputy Kaylor furthered his investigation, and Tina admitted to having a loaded syringe on her person. Tina admitted the syringe was loaded with Methamphetamine.
Deputy Kaylor placed Tina under arrest for Possession of a Controlled Substance, located in Penalty Group 1, in the amount of 2.7 Grams, a Third-Degree Felony.
Kelby Michael Webb, 32, turned himself into the Jasper County Jail on June 7, 2026, at approximately 8:30 p.m. Webb had a variety of probation warrants out of Jasper County:
Motion to adjudicate guilt, Burglary of Habitation- (F2)
Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon (F3)
Money Laundering (SJF)
Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance (SJF)
Possession of Ma*****na (MA)
On May 20, 2026, Jasper County Jail inmates notified jail administrators, who then notified Major Steve Crowell of a possible inappropriate incident involving an inmate trustee work crew and a county employee. An investigation was initiated after multiple inmate trustees alleged that the county employee made offensive, inappropriate comments and engaged in unwanted physical contact toward an inmate while acting under the authority of his position. Investigators subsequently conducted interviews with numerous witnesses and the county employee. During the investigation, the county employee admitted to the alleged actions. Based on the facts and evidence obtained, the case was submitted to the district attorney for review. It was determined that probable cause had been established, and an arrest warrant was issued for the suspect, identified as Tony Harris, 65, of Evadale. Harris was arrested and charged with Official Oppression, a Class A misdemeanor. To reiterate, Harris is not an employee of the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office. Harris is employed by the Jasper County Precinct 4 Commissioner and served as a supervisor for the inmate trustee work crew. Any disciplinary action will be handled through the Precinct 4 Commissioner. The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office takes all allegations of misconduct seriously and is committed to the safety and lawful treatment of every individual in its custody. We will not tolerate any person abusing a position of authority or violating the rights of another individual, including jail trustees. When criminal conduct is identified, it will be thoroughly investigated and appropriate action will be taken.
On June 5, 2026, Investigator Noel was contacted by Sheriff Chuck Havard and asked to meet with a complainant regarding an assault. Investigator Noel met with the victim, who reported being assaulted by a former partner in 2025. An investigation was initiated, and numerous items of evidence were collected and analyzed. The case was submitted to the district attorney for review. It was determined that probable cause had been established, and an arrest warrant was issued for the suspect, identified as Ray Beck, 74, of Georgetown. Beck was arrested and charged with Assault Family Violence Impeding Breath, a third-degree felony.
Everyone listed in this report is innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
Thank you all for supporting our employees of JCSO. Our men and women are working hard and doing their best serving the citizens of Jasper County. Currently, we have 132 inmates in our custody. It is a privilege representing the people of Jasper County. If you need us, call us.
Respectfully,
Chuck Havard
Jasper County Sheriff
