

Sandi Saulsbury
Jan 12
Newton County Pct 4 Constable received a tactical ballistic shield through a grant
Newton County Pct 4 Constables office received a tactical ballistic shield through a grant funded program awarded through the Newton...

Sandi Saulsbury
Jan 12
Weekly Forecast -Another cold night across the area
12News Meteorologist Kerry Cooper Forecast Discussion Rain will end tonight as the trough works east and drier air works in. A mix...


Sandi Saulsbury
Jan 12
Newton County Sheriff's Department captured wanted fugitive
30-year-old Shawn Hickman arrested on Parole violations Newton County Sheriff Colton Havard said that he was out patrolling with some of...


Sandi Saulsbury
Jan 10
Boat reported stolen from Buna back in December, has not been located
A Buna couple have been searching for their boat since December 11, 2024 when it was stolen from their yard. The owner said that at 1:15...


Sandi Saulsbury
Jan 10
Car reported stolen from Kirbyville is still missing
Kirbyville Police are investigating the theft of a car on the East side of Kirbyville. Kirbyville Officer Ashley Arce said that the car,...


Sandi Saulsbury
Jan 9
Arctic Weather Update
National Weather Service Lake Charles We couldn't let those to the north have ALL the weather... As low pressure moves up the Texas...

Sandi Saulsbury
Jan 9
Stolen vehicle has been located in the Call Community
Image courtesy of Newton County Sheriff's Department The stolen car had been spray painted in an attempt to conceal its identity. Photo...


Sandi Saulsbury
Jan 7
Emergency Management offers some good advice while under winter weather conditions
Newton County Emergency Management Safety Precautions for Freezing Temperatures Mixed with Rain When rain falls during freezing...


Sandi Saulsbury
Jan 7
Weather Update
National  Weather  Service  Lake  Charles  There remains a non-zero probability of wintry precipitation across parts of SETX and...


Sandi Saulsbury
Jan 6
Newton County man arrested in Vernon Parish on drug charges
38-year-old Akeem Jackson -Vernon Parish Sheriff's Department Last Friday, January 3, 38-year-old Akeem Jackson, age of Weirgate, was...


Sandi Saulsbury
Jan 6
Newton County Sheriff's Report
Newton County Sheriff Colton Havard Weekly Sheriff’s Report January 6, 2025 It is with great honor that I sit down and write my...

Sandi Saulsbury
Jan 5
2025 Miss Mardi Gras Pageant seeking contestants
The Miss Mardi Gras Pageant will be held on Saturday, February 22nd, 2025. The deadline to register is January 27th. To enter the...


Sandi Saulsbury
Jan 5
Arctic weather watch
12News Meteorologist Kerry Cooper As shown on radar cold front is to our NW with showers and a few thunderstorms. No severe weather is...


Sandi Saulsbury
Jan 4
Prepare now for arctic air coming Sunday night
12News Meteorologist Kerry Cooper Much warmer weather as we head into the weekend. Showers and storms likely Sunday afternoon as an...

Sandi Saulsbury
Jan 3
Two missing Newton County children located safely
Two lost Newton County children were located early this morning just hours after their parents alerted the Sheriff's Department that they...


Sandi Saulsbury
Jan 2
Arctic blast to drop temps locally in the 20's
12News Meteorologist Kerry Cooper A few light showers are possible tonight as a coastal trough works NE. Much warmer over the weekend...


Sandi Saulsbury
Jan 1
Stolen vehicle found charred in Newton County; Havard has persons of interest in the case
On January 1, 2025, the Newton County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a burned vehicle off of County Road 4101 in a wooded area. Upon...


Sandi Saulsbury
Jan 1
The changing of the Guard-Newton County presents Sheriff Colton Havard
Just after midnight, Newton County Sheriff Colton Havard was sworn in with great expectations by District Judge Craig Mixon. Just after...

Sandi Saulsbury
Dec 31, 2024
A new year also means new laws go into effect. Don't be caught off guard
On January 1st of each year new laws go into effect and unless you happen to have a law degree, you might be caught off guard. Thankfully...


Sandi Saulsbury
Dec 31, 2024
Abbott has announced preliminary assessments of recent Southeast Texas storm damage
Today, I requested SBA join state and local partners to conduct joint preliminary damage assessments in Southeast Texas communities. All...