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.

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.

🚨 ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE 🚨The railroad crossing on SH 87 in Bleakwood will be closed Tuesday, August 18, and Wednesday, Aug...
08/17/2026

🚨 ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE 🚨

The railroad crossing on SH 87 in Bleakwood will be closed Tuesday, August 18, and Wednesday, August 19 while crews perform work on the railroad tracks.

Work is scheduled from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day.

Please plan ahead, use an alternate route, and allow extra time for travel.

Sheriff Colton Havard

🚨 Standoff Ends in Arrest 🚨On Friday, August 14, 2026, at approximately 11:45 a.m., the Newton County Sheriff’s Office r...
08/14/2026

🚨 Standoff Ends in Arrest 🚨

On Friday, August 14, 2026, at approximately 11:45 a.m., the Newton County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call regarding a domestic disturbance in the 600 block of Bill Rowe Road in Newton.

Upon arrival, deputies were able to safely remove a female victim from the property. She advised deputies that a male known to her had forced his way into the residence, assaulted her, and then fled to a travel trailer located on the same property.

The suspect, identified as Jason Felton, was wanted on two felony warrants out of Virginia with full extradition.

Newton County Sheriff’s Office deputies, along with Newton Police Department officers, attempted to make contact with Felton and have him exit the travel trailer. Felton refused to comply with commands and barricaded himself inside of the travel trailer.

After numerous attempts to negotiate with Felton, law enforcement breached the door of the travel trailer and deployed a diversionary distraction device. Following the deployment, Felton began complying with commands and exited the trailer without incident.

Felton was placed under arrest and transported to the Newton County Jail on the outstanding Virginia warrants. The investigation into the family violence remains ongoing.

Sheriff Colton Havard would like to express his appreciation to all NCSO personnel involved in the incident, as well as the Newton Police Department, the Jasper Police Department’s Safe Street Division and the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance to bring this incident to a peaceful resolution.

Sheriff Colton Havard
Newton County Sheriff’s Office

08/12/2026

🚨Toledo Bend Dam Update🚨

The Toledo Bend Project Joint Operation Powerhouse Fire has been extinguished. The local volunteer fire departments did an excellent job working to fight the fire and preventing any injuries.

There was never a threat to the public, or any environmental concerns.

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Newton, TX
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