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Man Wanted in Newton Captured After Two Years of Eluding Police
Newton, Tx - Newton Police Chief Will Jackson has announced the arrest of a fugitive who managed to elude capture for over two years. According to Chief Jackson, 28-year-old Dominique Rayvon Bass committed Aggravated Robbery in May of 2022 and a warrant was issued for his arrest. Jackson said he...
Newton PD announces arrest of fugitive who evaded capture for over two years
Newton Police Chief Will Jackson has announced the arrest of a fugitive who managed to elude capture for over two years. According to Chief Jackson, 28-year-old Dominique Rayvon Bass committed Aggravated Robbery in May of 2022 and a warrant was issued for his arrest. Jackson said he recently received information...
Pinkie Levias Walker
Pinkie Levias Walker, 83, native of Newton County, Texas resident of Call, Texas transitioned August 23, 2024. Funeral service will be Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church; 4851 FM 1004; Call, Texas. Visitation will be 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM prior to the service. Interment will follow at the Liberty Community Cemetery under the direction of Coleman’s Mortuary in Jasper.
Linda Samuel Hunter
Linda Samuel Hunter, 62, native of Newton County, Texas resident of Lufkin, Texas transitioned August 21, 2024. Funeral service will be Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Lighthouse Ministries C.O.G.I.C.; 1013 Helen Street; Jasper, Texas. Visitation will be 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM prior to the service. Interment will follow at the Belgrade Cemetery under the direction of Coleman’s Mortuary in Jasper.
Deweyville womans death being investigated as 'possible foul play'
The Newton County Sheriff's Department is investigating the death of a Deweyville woman in a possible case of foul play. At around 5 p.m. last night, Newton County deputies were called out to a home located at 910 County Road 4203 in Deweyville for a welfare check. When Deputies arrived, they discovered the woman dead in her driveway.
Jackson Blackhawk pilot dies in helicopter crash in Texas
A Jackson man was killed in a helicopter crash in Newton County, Texas on Friday afternoon, according to KJAS.com. Jason Wimberly, 51, was killed when his helicopter crashed approaching a fuel truck off of Farm to Market Road 1414, about 6 miles northeast of Newton., officials said. The aircraft was...
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