Here is the Newton County Sheriff’s Report.
Calls to services (Nov. 6 to 12): The Newton County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) answered 59 calls to service.
Jail transports: Newton County had 2 jail transports. One from Newton to the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office and one from Jasper to Newton.
Jail population: We currently have 25 inmates in the following jails; 17 housed in Newton, 8 housed in Jasper.
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Sex offender arrested: This is a prime example of “see something, say something.” Newton County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a known sex offender that was seen in Burkeville on Nov. 1. The individual, Donald Ray Slaney, was also seen in Burkeville by our deputies after receiving the reports. Preliminary investigation revealed that Slaney is in fact a registered sex offender whose address is in Jasper County. According to the record, it is his responsibility to notify the sheriff’s office if he is in the same location longer than seven days. He did not leave the area, nor did he notify us that a change of address was required. He was arrested and charged with “Failure to Comply Sex Offender Duty to Register.” He is currently in jail with a $40,000 bond.
The following calls and reports were received by Newton County Sheriff’s Office:
Bon Wier: Suspicious Activity x6, Theft, Disturbance, Trespassing, Welfare Concern, Animal Nuisance
Deweyville: Suspicious Activity, Extra Patrol x3, Officer Assist, Burning During Burn Ban (Citation Issued), Reckless Driving, Lost Property/Firearm
Newton (unincorporated limits): Theft of Vehicle, Trespassing, Reckless Driving
Bleakwood: Welfare Concern
Burkeville: Fraud, Civil Matter, Animal Nuisance, Burglary, Trespassing, Suspicious Activity, Suspicious Activity, Noise Complaint, Sex Offender Arrest
Pine Grove: Reckless Driving, Burning During Burn Ban (Citation Issued)
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Trout Creek: Officer Assist
Hartburg: Theft, Animal Nuisance
Jamestown: Officer Assist
Mayflower: Theft
Toledo Bend: Extra Patrol, Officer Assist
Call: Officer Assist, Found Property, Assault Family Violence, Noise Complaint, Animal Nuisance, Assault
