Newton County Sheriff's Report - August 18, 2025

Newton County S.O. Purchases Drone with Thermal Imaging Capability:

The Newton County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the recent purchase of a DJI Matrice 4 drone equipped with thermal imaging technology. This state-of-the-art drone will serve as a force multiplier for our county, enhancing our ability to conduct search and rescue operations, manhunts, and a variety of other law enforcement responses.

Captain Jimmy Smith successfully completed the required training and obtained his FAA Part 107 Unmanned

Aircraft System (UAS) pilot certification, authorizing him to operate the drone in a commercial law enforcement

capacity.

With its thermal imaging capabilities, the drone will be effective in low-light and nighttime operations. We are committed to ensuring this resource benefits the entire community and will make it available to any governmental agency within Newton County when needed. Upon request, we will deploy the drone and a certified operator to assist. We look forward to utilizing this cutting-edge technology to better serve and protect the residents of Newton County.

Criminal Trespass of a Habitation on County Road 3139:

On Friday, August 15, 2025, the Newton County Sheriff’s Office received a call for service regarding an unknown individual inside a residence on County Road 3139. The caller reported that the homeowner was out of town and that they had run the suspects off. A Newton County Sheriff’s Deputy and a Texas Game Warden responded to the scene but were unable to locate any suspects.

If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Sheriff’s Office at 409-379-3636. You may remain anonymous.

Calls for Service:

We answered 75 calls for service last week. We currently have 23 inmates housed in the following facilities: 6 in

Beauregard Parish, 5 in Jasper, and 12 in Newton.

Thought for the Week:

Ask yourself if what you’re doing today is getting you closer to where you want to be tomorrow.