Gregg County Texas Sheriff's Office

08/29/2026

Just a reminder that the burn ban is still in effect for Gregg County. Please do not burn.

08/28/2026

During the morning hours of Saturday, August 22, 2026, this Jeep and its operator were involved in a Theft of Property on Ridge Lane in Kilgore, Texas.

Stolen were a 10' x 6' black, homemade trailer and an orange-and-black Kubota zero-turn lawnmower (model RCK42P-122Z).

If you have any information about the vehicle or suspect involved, please contact Investigator Todd Chastain at [email protected] or by phone at 903-237-2514. Reference case C26-16115.

08/23/2026

08/18/2026

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07/09/2026

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Congressman Nathaniel Moran for taking the time to stop by the Gregg County Sheriff’s Office this morning and treat our staff to a delicious Chick-fil-A breakfast.

We truly appreciate Congressman Moran visiting with our employees, listening to their perspectives, and sharing updates on important issues affecting the people of U.S. House District 1. Opportunities like these to connect with our elected officials are invaluable, and we are grateful for his continued support of law enforcement and the communities we serve.

Thank you again, Congressman Moran, for your time, your leadership, and for your continued commitment to East Texas.

06/11/2026

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06/05/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Gregg County Deputies Arrest Suspect Following Vehicle Pursuit and Narcotics Seizure

On the night of June 3, 2026, deputies with the Gregg County Sheriff's Office located a vehicle reported stolen earlier that day from a neighboring jurisdiction.

When deputies attempted to make contact with the driver, the vehicle fled the scene, leading deputies on a pursuit through Gregg County. The pursuit ended when the vehicle left the roadway and became disabled. Deputies then took the driver, identified as Sammie Brewer, into custody without further incident.

During the investigation, deputies recovered a stolen firearm from Brewer's possession. A search of the vehicle also resulted in the seizure of suspected narcotics and narcotics paraphernalia.

Brewer was arrested and transported to the Gregg County Jail. He was booked on the following charges:

Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle
Theft of a Firearm
Evading Arrest or Detention with a Vehicle
Possession of a Dangerous Drug
Possession of Ma*****na Under Two Ounces
Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon
Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 1 (two counts)

This case remains under investigation.

05/12/2026

The Gregg County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank Eastman Credit Union for the delicious cookies in celebration of National Police Week. Your kindness and support for law enforcement is greatly appreciated by our staff. Thank you for thinking of us and helping make this week special!

05/11/2026

***TRAFFIC ALERT 5/11/26 @ 3:15PM ***

Hwy 31 near Wildflower Hill Rd will be closed for at least the next 45 minutes due to a major accident. Please avoid the area.