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Brian Hawthorne, Sheriff PO Box 998 201 N. Court Anahuac, TX 77514

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From the Office of Sheriff Brian C. Hawthorne

Sheriff Brian Hawthorne reports that on Sunday, November 23, 2014 a Chambers County Deputy spotted what

appeared to be a Manatee in the Chambers County waters of the Trinity Bay. Once the sighting was confirmed,

Heidi Whitehead with Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, along

with Chambers County Sheriff’s Office Marine Units teamed up to assist the mammal. Heidi stated that more and

more sightings of these mammals are being reported along the Texas coast.




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Sheriff Brian C. Hawthorne reports that Larry Dewayne Brinkley 56 of Houston was convicted

in Judge Randy McDonald’s 344th District Court and was sentenced to 20 years for the murder

of Leslie “Bubby” Larrison. Mr. Larrison, a native of Anahuac, was unarmed when he was shot

and killed by Brinkley during an argument on the 31st of January 2014 resulting from a traffic

incident. Through the combined efforts of the Chambers County Sheriff’s Office and District

Attorney Chery Lieck’s office, justice was served in a senseless crime. Brinkley remains in the

Chambers County Jail awaiting transfer to the Texas Department of Corrections.




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Sheriff Brian C. Hawthorne reports that on September 28, 2014 Chambers County 911

received a call of a black male on FM 3180 trying to stop vehicles. The caller stated the male

was very excited, trying to open the driver’s door of the vehicle and was trying to get into the

vehicle. A second call came into 911 of a home invasion from a woman stating that a male

had kicked in the back door of her residence and attacked her with a pole he found inside the

house. The suspect left the residence, and then returned to the residence tearing the inside of

the residence up. Deputy Hasley with the Chambers County Sheriff’s Office arrived at the

victim’s residence in the 4400 block of Wood Duck and confronted the suspect who was

leaving the victim’s residence. The suspect, who was later identified as Oliver Jarrod Gregoire

26 years old, charged the deputy who deployed his Taser hitting the suspect who went to the

ground. The suspect was able to get the leads off and charged the deputy a second time. The

deputy deployed his Taser a second time and the suspect again went to the ground. A

neighbor who witnessed the incident came to the aid of the deputy and helped handcuff the

suspect who was still fighting the deputy. By then EMS arrived and they were treating the

female victim inside her house. The deputy noticed the suspect had become unresponsive

and got EMS from inside the house. The deputy started CPR on the suspect and EMS

continued CPR and transported the suspect to San Jacinto Methodist Hospital on Garth road

where he was pronounced dead. The Texas Rangers are assisting the Sheriff’s Office with the

ongoing investigation of this incident.




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Sheriff Brian C. Hawthorne reported that on September 24, 2014 at 4:04p.m. Chambers County 911 dispatched

Winnie EMS to the Winnie Stowell Park in regards to an unresponsive 30 year old female. Upon arrival EMS

immediately started CPR on the victim. When deputies arrived they were informed by witnesses that the female,

who was part of a work crew, was struck while removing a transportation brace. CPR continued while the injured

worker was transported by ambulance to the Winnie Community Hospital. Medical staff at the hospital was

unable to revive the victim. The name of the victim is not being released pending notification of next of kin.

Chambers County Investigators were on the scene and determined this accident was not related to the carnival

rides which had not yet been assembled.




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Sheriff Brian Hawthorne reports that Lonnie Robertson 58 years old of Anahuac is being held in the Chambers

County jail for Aggravated Assault with a deadly weapon a Second Degree Felony. At approximately 11:40am

on 20 September 2014 deputies responded to 6400 FM 563 in regards to an individual being shot. While deputies

were en route to that location 911 dispatchers received another call from the shooting victim who was being

driven to the Anahuac Hospital, stating that Lonnie Robertson had shot him. Deputies arrived, surrounded the

house and were able to take Robertson into custody without incident. A 22 cal. rifle was recovered which is

believed to be the weapon used. The victim, William Hughes also of Anahuac was shot one time in the chest and

transported via Lift flight to Herman Memorial. His condition is listed as stable. The cause of the shooting is still

being determined by the ongoing investigation.

Lonnie Robertson Jr.




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Sheriff Brian C. Hawthorne reports that on August 29, 2014, Joseph Ira Olson was arrest without incident

for the offense of, Sex Offender’s Duty to Register. The arrest warrant was issued for Joseph Olson at his

residence located at 17103 Choctaw Drive in Chambers County, Baytown Texas. The Chambers County

Criminal Investigative Division along with Sheriff’s Deputies attempted to execute the warrant for Mr.

Joseph Olson at his residence but they received no answer at his home. Criminal Investigative Division,

Sergeant Erika Yates located Olson hiding inside another residence located near his home. Olson was

arrested without incident and transported to the Chambers County Jail. Joseph Olson was released from

the Texas Department of Corrections on August 5, 2014 and was instructed to register as a sex offender

in Chambers County within seven days which is mandated by Texas State Law. When Olson failed to

register as a Sex Offender within the required time a warrant for the charge of: Sex Offenders Duty to

Register Life/Annually was issued. This charge is a felony of the third degree and carries a penalty of 2-

10 years imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

Joseph Olson



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Sheriff Brian C. Hawthorne reports today that Chambers County Sheriff’s Office Investigators have been working on information that has led to the arrest of Charles Culp, a former deputy of Chambers County Sheriff’s Office who was assigned to the jail as a Jail Supervisor and Tracy Rogers a commissioned correctional officer who was also assigned to the jail, and is currently on suspension pending the outcome of this investigation. Information of falsifying documents or the misuse of documents had come to the attention of the Sheriff’s Office administration. After a thorough investigation by the Internal Affairs Unit of the Chambers County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division, (CID) felony warrants were filed charging the two, now former employees with the “Misuse of Official Information”. The charge is classified as a 3rd degree Felony. Sheriff Brian Hawthorne stated “This administration is doing what we said we wanted to do, and that is to bring integrity back to the Chambers County Sheriff’s Office”. Both former officers turned themselves in the Chambers County Jail and are awaiting arraignment. This case is still under investigations by the Chambers County Sheriff’s Office Internal Affairs Unit.

Charles Culp Tracy Rogers




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Sheriff Hawthorne reports that shortly after midnight on August 11, 2014 three individuals broke into a vehicle

parked at a residence in the 10000 block of Country Squire in Chambers County. A watchful neighbor observed

this taking place and immediately called Chambers County 911. The neighbor not only gave a good description of

the suspects’ vehicle but also of the suspects themselves. Communications quickly dispatched a patrol deputy

with a complete description of the suspects. While en route, Deputy Cordell observed the vehicle leaving the area

and pulled them over. The suspects had stolen property from the victim’s vehicle in their possession. They were

placed into custody and transported to the Chambers County Jail. All the suspects: Ishamel Mitchell 19 years of

age, Lebert Louis 18 years of age both from Baytown and Nathaniel Edward 22 years of age from Liberty were

charged with Burglary of a motor vehicle and have a $4,000.00 bond set.

Ishamel Mitchell

Lebert Louis

Nathaniel Edward




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Sheriff Hawthorne reports on July 1, 2014 shortly after 1pm dispatch received a call from a local rancher advising

of suspicious activity going on at his property he’s leasing from the Army Corp of Engineer’s. This property is

located in west Chambers County on Gou Hole Road. Upon meeting with the rancher, he stated while checking

his property and he came upon the clearing. He further reported that when he approached the clearing two

individuals that appeared to be camping there took off running once they spotted him. Once deputies arrived they

were lead to a large wooded area near Gou Hole Road and FM 565. The clearing which was not accessible by

vehicle, was approximately ¾ mile from the roadway through thick woods. The deputies arrived at an area where

they observed a large amount of Marijuana plants. The deputies realized the magnitude of the growing operation

and requested additional assistance.

The Chambers County Sheriff’s Office with the assistance of DPS Special Crime Unit and DPS-Air Wing Unit

collected approximately 5,500 plants which was determined to have a street value of approximately 2 million

dollars. The plants were in different stages of growth from seedlings in starter plats to mature plants. This

illegal activity from the setup of the camp appeared to have been in operation for some time.




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Sheriff Hawthorne is proud to report that last year, Angela Hale was hired as an evidence technician for the

Sheriff’s Office. Upon checking the inventory of weapons, she came upon a stolen rifle that had been recovered

but not picked up by the registered owner. When she tried to contact the owner, Jerry Smith she discovered that

he had moved. She finally located Mr. Smith now living in the Baytown area. Upon speaking with Mr. Smith she

was told the rifle was given to him by a close family relative that was now deceased. Mr. Smith contacted and

reimbursed his insurance company and arrived at the Chambers County Sheriff’s Office to pick up his rifle that

was stolen and still in the original gun case 10 years earlier. The attached photo shows Jerry Smith receiving his

rifle, a Winslow 30.06 from Sheriff’s Office Evidence Technician; Angela Hale.




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Sheriff Brian C. Hawthorne reports that on May 19, 2014 at 9:23 a.m. the Sheriff’s Office Communication Center

received a 911 call of an automobile accident at Belton Lane and FM 563 in Anahuac. Upon arrival of Chambers

County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and the Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers, Lifeflight was called for

two females to be transported to Hermann Memorial Hospital in Houston. At the time of this release it is known

that a maroon Jeep, driven by retired school teacher, Joann Brenek of Smith Point, pulled onto FM 563 from

Belton Lane and was struck by a pickup truck being driven by 61 year old Minh Huynh. An unknown female was

also in the truck with Mr. Huynh and was airlifted to Hermann Hospital where she is listed in critical condition.

The driver of the maroon Jeep, who was also airlifted to Hermann Hospital, was pronounced dead on arrival. The

Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating this accident.




PRESS RELEASE

From the Office of Sheriff Brian Hawthorne

Sheriff Brian C. Hawthorne announced today that the Chambers County Sheriff’s Office is joining forces with

the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and law enforcement agencies across Texas to remind drivers

and passengers to always wear their seat belt. To provide additional motivation, law enforcement officers will give

extra focus to ticketing unbuckled drivers and passengers throughout the “Click It or Ticket” enforcement period,

which runs from May 19 to June 1.

“A seat belt is your best defense in the event of a crash,” said Sheriff Hawthorne. “Buckling up, whether you’re

in the front or back seat, can also keep you from getting an expensive citation, especially this month.” For more

than a decade, TxDOT has sponsored the annual “Click It or Ticket” campaign to warn motorists to buckle up or

pay up. Only 76 percent of Texans used seat belts when the campaign began in 2002. Today, 9 out of 10 drivers

buckle up.

A properly fastened seat belt is the best way to avoid death or serious injury in a vehicle crash. Lap belts

should fit snugly across the hips, not over the stomach. Shoulder belts go over the shoulder and across the center

of the chest.

Wearing a seat belt increases the chances of surviving a serious crash by 45 percent. In pickup trucks, that

number jumps to 60 percent because pickup trucks are more likely than passenger cars to roll over in a crash, and

seat belts keep occupants from being thrown out of the vehicle.

Drivers and adult passengers can be ticketed if they aren’t buckled up, and violations can result in fines and

court costs of up to $200. Children younger than 8 years old must be in an age-appropriate child safety seat or

booster seat unless they are taller than 4 feet 9 inches. Fines issued to drivers for unrestrained children in their

vehicle can be as high as $250.

Chambers County Sheriff’s Office and TxDOT remind motorists to buckle up properly every time they get in a

vehicle. For “Click It or Ticket” campaign details, visit texasclickitorticket.com

Brian Hawthorne, Sheriff Post Office Box 998 Anahuac, TX 77514



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Sheriff Brian C. Hawthorne reports today that a Mother’s Day family outing on the Trinity River ended in

tragedy.

A family from the Mont Belveiu-Dayton area in Chambers County prepared themselves for an outing on

the Trinity River to celebrate Mother’s Day. The father was driving the family boat while his wife rode

along and watched her family members riding on a large tube that the boat was pulling. Upon rounding a

bend in the river near the Chambers and Liberty County line, the tube struck a partially submerged tree

floating in their path. Upon striking the tree the passengers were thrown into the water. Upon quickly

responding to their aide, the parents recovered them from the water and noticed their 16 year old daughter

was seriously injured from the collision with the tree. They called Chambers County 911

Communications to report the incident while they continued in route to the Trinity River Bridge boat

ramp which is located on the west side of I-10. Chambers County Deputies were first to arrive followed

by the Sheriffs Office Marine Unit as well as the Texas Parks and Wildlife. Life-Flight was called and

immediately began treating the injured girl and transported her to Hermann Memorial Hospital in

Houston where after arriving she was pronounced dead. The remaining family members arrived at the

hospital and admitted yet another family member, the victim’s older brother who is 24 years old and was

also on the tube was rushed into surgery. At the time of this report he had come out of surgery and is

listed in stable condition. No other injuries have been reported.

This case is being investigated by the Texas Parks and Wildlife with assistance from the Chambers

County Sheriff’s Office.




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Sheriff Brian C. Hawthorne reports that on April 23, 2014, while on patrol Deputy J. Cordell stopped several vehicles in the vicinity of recent known copper wire thefts in Anahuac. Investigator S. Arredondo with the Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division was called to the traffic stop and was able to identify multiple suspects involved in the incident. Further investigation led to the discovery of several similar thefts in the area including Texas City, La Marque, Dickinson, Alvin and Brazoria County. CID Investigators are working with other law enforcement agencies in these areas to assist with their investigations of possible crimes committed by these suspects. It is estimated at this time that Entergy has a loss of $100,000.00 in the Chambers County area alone. The suspects operated under the name High-Tech Cable and went throughout the area removing copper wire from transmission lines acting as lineman working for the electrical company. Alan Keith Bruce (37 w/m) of Conroe, Jaren Corey Mello (22 w/m) of Lumberton, Gary Christopher Nelms (39 w/m) of Texas City, and Paul Edward White, Jr.(28 w/m) of Partland, Maine were arrested and taken into custody at the scene and then booked into Chambers County Jail on charges of felony theft, with a bond of $25,000.00, and felony criminal mischief with a bond of $100,000.00 each. The investigation is ongoing and more charges may be filed. Any questions or information regarding the case should be directed to the Chambers County Sheriff’s Office 409-267-2500.

Alan Keith Bruce

Jaren Corey Mello

Gary Christopher Nelms

Paul Edward White, Jr.




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10 April 2014

Sheriff Brian C. Hawthorne reports that at on 04-09-14 at approximately 9:30 p.m., suspect Fabian

Garcia (3-10-87) abducted at gunpoint his girlfriend Elizabeth Vega and their 6 month old daughter

from a residence on Ward Road in Baytown. Garcia drove the girlfriend and child to the 7900 block of

Bay View Drive in the Bay Ridge Subdivision. While driving there Garcia fired several shots out of the

vehicle allegedly at another vehicle. At this time it is unknown if any of these shots hit the vehicle.

Officer Kevin Dunlap with the Baytown Police Department was in the area, heard the shots and reported

them to the Chambers County Sheriff’s Office. While deputies were responding to the shots fired call,

Garcia was at the Bay View address and got into a confrontation with Justin Vega, the brother of

Elizabeth Vega. It is alleged that Garcia then shot Justin Vega with a 9mm handgun striking him once

in the shoulder. At the same time Elizabeth Vega tried escaping from the vehicle with her infant child

but Garcia forced her back into the vehicle and they fled the scene. Garcia was driving north on FM

2354 when he passed DPS Trooper Adam Rose who was driving south to the shots fired call. Trooper

Rose, from the description given by dispatch, recognized the vehicle, turned around and attempted to

stop Garcia. Garcia did not stop for Trooper Rose and Deputy Chad Pafford with Chambers County

Sheriff’s Office joined the chase. While going over I10 on FM 3180 at a high rate of speed Garcia

struck the guard rail of the over pass and drove into the grass esplanade on the north side of 3180.

Garcia exited the vehicle and fired several shots at the Trooper and Deputy. Trooper Rose returned fire

striking the vehicle. While Garcia was shooting at the Trooper and Deputy he had his child in his arms.

Garcia eventually surrendered and was taken into custody. The child and her mother were shaken but

not harmed during the shooting. Justin Vega was transported to Herman Memorial with a gunshot

wound to his shoulder. Garcia was taken to the Chambers County Jail and booked into custody. At the

time of his arrest he had additional open warrants for Assault of a Family member, injury to a child and

burglary. Additional charges are being filed by DPS, Chambers County Sheriff’s Office and Baytown

Police department.

Fabian Garcia




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Sheriff Brain Hawthorne reported on Tuesday April 1, 2014 during the afternoon a physical altercation between a father

and son occurred in the 1200 block of Gou Hole Road in Cove, Chambers County, Texas. During the altercation a single

gunshot was fired striking the son in the left shoulder. The son drove himself to San Jacinto Methodist Hospital in

Baytown, Texas, where he was treated and later released. All parties involved are cooperating with Law Enforcement

officials investigating the case.




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Sheriff Brian Hawthorne and members of the Criminal Investigations Division joined in the release of 218

balloons Tuesday, April 1, 2014 by the Bridgehaven Children’s Advocacy Center (BCAC). Each year the BCAC

staff gathers on the Chambers County courthouse lawn in Anahuac and releases balloons which are symbolic of

the number of children they have assisted in child abuse cases. Also attending this event were members of the

District and County Attorneys Offices as well as Chief Virgil Blasdel of the Mont Belvieu Police Department.

The Executive Director of BCAC, Paula Sanchez stated that this was the biggest turnout for the tradition ever.

BCAC serves both Chambers and Liberty Counties.

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Sheriff Brian Hawthorne reports that on 25 March 2014, at approximately 3:55 p.m. Chambers County Sheriff’s Office Patrol was dispatched to a call for service at 46107 I-10 in Winnie, Texas, in regard to a robbery. The suspects are described as a white male in his thirties, facial hair, tattoos over legs and arms, with brown hair and a black male in his late thirties to early forties. Investigators with Chambers County Criminal Investigation Division are conducting an ongoing investigation and any questions or information should be directed to the Sheriff’s Office at 409-267-2500.





Sheriff Brian Hawthorne would like to thank all the people in the Anahuac area for bringing their dogs and cats out last Saturday for the discounted vaccination shots. Dr. Sarah Matak of the Winnie Veterinary Clinic and her staff, Margaret Curtis and Lana Nelius were on the Courthouse lawn in Anahuac and vaccinated over 200 of the furry friends. Sheriff Hawthorne reminds every one of the state law of having your pet up to date on their animal vaccinations. Dr. Matak and staff will be at the Chambers County Annex on Eagle Drive in Mont Belvieu on April 12, 2014 from 9am till 1pm don’t miss this last opportunity to get your pet vaccinated at a discounted cost of $7.00 for rabies and $11.00 for the DHLPP. Sheriff Hawthorne greatly appreciates the Winnie Veterinary Clinic for their service to the citizens of Chambers County. If you have any questions please contact 409-296-4248




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Sheriff Brian Hawthorne reported today that he was proud to be a guest speaker at the C.H.I.C.K.E.N. Club at the Winnie

Elementary School. The C.H.I.C.K.E.N. Club is a program sponsored by the Winnie Noon Optimist Club, which is

affiliated with Optimist International. During the meeting awards were given to contestants of the best anti-drug posters

contest that the CHICKEN Club puts on each year. Each year the Winnie Noon Optimist Club awards a first, second and

third place winners of the contest. However, once the judges selected the three best, they couldn’t decide on which one

was better than the other two. So they decided to make all three first place winners. The three winners each received a

Kindle Fire. The 4th grade winners of this year’s anti-drug poster contest are; Ariana Martinez, Miranda Hayes and Jesus

Matehuala.

Also present and assisting in the presentation was Larry Barron of the Winnie Noon Optimist Club. The Chambers County

Sheriff’s Office K-9 Deputy Carlton Carrington with Yoerie and Deputy Dan were also on hand. Sheriff Hawthorne

appreciates the hard work of all the members of the Winnie Noon Optimist Club and looks forward to a continuing

profitable partnership with the Winnie School District.




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Sheriff Brian Hawthorne reports that on 3 March, 2014 at approximately 8pm Deputies Pafford and Karrer received a call

from 9-11 Communications to respond to the 5000 block of Creekside Avenue on a family disturbance. Upon arrival

deputies met with the alleged victim, Lisa Jimenez (29 w/f) outside her residence. Mrs. Jimenez informed the deputies that

her husband, Stephen Jimenez (29 w/m) had allegedly assaulted her and her father, David Manning (56 w/m) who came to

the house and tried to calm Stephen down. She then informed deputies that her husband had been drinking and was last

seen going into a bedroom with a loaded semi-automatic handgun. After receiving this information deputies called for

backup. Chambers County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Captain Tommy Henry and two DPS State Troopers responded within

minutes and were able to communicate with Mr. Jimenez. Captain Henry was able to persuade Stephen to exit the house

without a weapon, and his hands raised. Stephen Jimenez was placed into custody without further incident and

transported to the Chambers County Jail on charges of Assault Family Violence, Felony in the Third Degree

(strangulation) with a bond of $10,000 and an additional charge of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Felony in

the First Degree.

Stephen Edward Jimenez




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Sheriff Brian Hawthorne and the Chambers County Sheriff’s Office were glad to participate in the benefit held by the

Chambers County Clerk’s office for David Ray, heart patient and husband of Laura Ray, County Clerk’s Office

employee. The lunch plates of sandwich, chips and a drink sold for $5.00 a plate. This combined effort raised over $1900

which will help towards some of the medical expenses. Thank you to all the businesses and private citizens of Chambers

County for the great turnout and support.




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Sheriff Brian Hawthorne reminds everyone that on March 1, 2014, Chambers County Sheriff’s Office will combine forces

with other law enforcement agencies across Texas in a Warrant Roundup. On February 14, 2014, all Justice of the Peace

offices sent out notices stating that you may have an outstanding or delinquent traffic citation. If you received such a

notice you should not delay, the time to act is NOW. You may contact your local Justice of the Peace office and speak

with a JP clerk, go to the Chambers County website www.co.chambers.tx.us and follow the links or, check online at

www.texasonlinerecords.com to see if you have any outstanding (unpaid) tickets. Payments are accepted by cashier’s

check, money order, credit card, or if paying in cash, you must come in person.

http://www.co.chambers.tx.us/

http://www.texasonlinerecords.com/




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Sheriff Brian Hawthorne reports that on February 11, 2014, the Chambers County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division

arrested 12 suspects on warrants of burglary and theft. All of the burglaries and thefts occurred in the Winnie area. Patrol

deputies started early Tuesday morning and by the end of the day executed over 20 warrants and each of the 12 suspects

were in custody. Patrol Sergeants Bonnie McLaughlin and Brent Abernathy, along with Patrol deputies Chris Burt, Luke

Clement, Robert Nobles and Cornelius Roundtree executed the warrants obtained by CID Sergeant Shane Arredondo. The

suspects arrested were: Alex Segura, Casey Jones, Kade Clark, Erwin Menard, Josh Menard, Melissa Lewis, Collin

Prewitt, Misty Paris, Wesley Bertrand, Shawna-Michelle Holmes, Edward Rigsby and Blake Thomassee. All suspects are

from the Winnie area except for Prewitt who is from the Highlands area. At the time of this report the Chambers County

Sheriff’s Office is continuing its investigation on these crimes and additional charges may be filed.

If you have any questions or information regarding any of these or other crimes contact the Chambers County Sheriff’s

Office at 409-267-2500.

Top Row: Collin Prewitt, Shawna Holmes, Misty Paris, Casey Jones

Second Row: Erwin Menard, Blake Thomassee, Edward Rigsby, Kade Clark

Bottom Row: John Bertrand, Alex Segura, Melissa Lewis, Joshua Menard




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Sheriff Hawthorne reports that the Chambers County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control Unit, and Sarah Matak, DVM,

of the Winnie Veterinarian Clinic remind all canine owners in Chambers County of the state law of having your pet up to

date on their annual vaccinations. These vaccinations will be given at a discounted cost of $7.00 for the rabies, and

$11.00 for the DHLPP. The following dates, times and locations make it convenient for you to be in compliance. The

three Saturdays are:

February 22, 2014 - 9am till 1pm at the Chambers County Annex on Broadway Street in Winnie.

March 22, 2014 - 9am till 1pm at the Chambers County Courthouse in Anahuac.

April 12, 2014 – 9am till 1pm at the Chambers County Annex on Eagle Drive in Mont Belvieu.

Sheriff Hawthorne greatly appreciates the Winnie Veterinarian Clinic for their service to the citizens of Chambers County.

If you have any questions please contact 409-296-4248.




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Sheriff Brian Hawthorne reports that Larry Dewayne Brinkley 56 of Houston is being held in the Chambers

County jail for Murder, a Felony 1st degree. “We had a road rage incident that turned into murder,” said

Sheriff Hawthorne. At approximately 9:30 p.m. on the 31st of January 2014 Brinkley was driving his 15 daughter

home when, according to witnesses, he cut off another vehicle on the road. When Brinkley arrived at the 500

block of Barrow Cemetery Road in Hankamer the other vehicle, which had been cut off, driven by Leslie

Larrison, pulled in behind him. It appears the two got into an argument about Brinkley cutting him off when

Brinkley went back to his truck, got a hand gun and shot 54 year old Leslie Larrison, killing him. The victim’s 10

year old grandson, who witnessed the incident, got out of the truck and found his grandfather dead. Brinkley fled

the scene and was later apprehended by Chambers County Sheriff's deputies after a brief pursuit. The handgun

used in this shooting was found covered in blood and was recovered as evidence. The victim, Leslie Larrison, was

unarmed and appears not to have had any previous contact with the suspect prior to this incident. The suspect is

being held in Chambers County Jail on $750,000 bond.




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Sheriff Hawthorne reports that the Jefferson County Medical Examiner on

21 January 2014 completed a preliminary autopsy on the step-daughter of

Kristopher James Redd. Redd has been charged with capital murder in her

death. The autopsy was attended by the Chambers County Criminal

Investigators and the Chambers County District Attorney. The Medical

Examiner’s findings determined that the 2 year old victim had injuries in

various stages of healing, both internally and externally. Based on the

information obtained from the autopsy and other information obtained by

investigators, the child’s mother Jennifer Lynn Poole, has been arrested

for Injury to a Child by Omission which is a Felony in the 1st Degree.




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Sheriff Brian Hawthorne reports that on 19, January 2014, Kristopher James Redd, 23, currently residing in Winnie,

Texas, has been charged with capital murder in the death of his 2 year old step-daughter. At approximately 9:15 a.m.

deputies were dispatched to the 200 block of West Elm in Winnie regarding a medical call. When deputies arrived Redd

had already fled the scene, and EMS was attempting to resuscitate the child. She was transported to Winnie Community

Hospital where doctors' attempts to revive her were unsuccessful. Medical staff reported signs of previous abuse and

Redd was subsequently located, questioned and charged with the murder. Another child at the residence was placed in

protective custody. The investigation is continuing and additional charges may be filed.

Kristopher James Redd




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Sheriff Hawthorne reports that the Chambers County Criminal Investigations Division (CID) with the cooperation of the

Harris County Precious Metals Task Force has issued Felony Theft warrants for the arrest of 55 year old Willie Wayne

Taylor, and Eddie Lee Wallace who is 53, and both are from Houston. According to CID Investigators the two suspects

were involved in a theft from the Mitchell Industries which is located near 1-10 West and FM 565 in Chambers County.

The property taken was approximately a ½ ton of stainless steel and a commercial size portable BBQ grill. According to

Morris Scrap Metals located in Harris County reported to the Investigators that the suspects scrapped the same amount of

stainless steel the very next morning after the theft. In addition, Chambers County Investigators received information that

the same suspects could be connected to a previous burglary at the same location 6 months ago. The Investigators also

received information that the stolen portable grill was in the “Sunnyside” area of Houston. Investigators recovered the

grill and returned it to Mitchell Industries in Chambers County. (no photos available)

This investigation is ongoing and additional charges may be filed. Any questions or information regarding this incident

please contact the Chambers County Sheriff’s Office at 409-267-2500.




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Sheriff Hawthorne reported that the Chambers County Sheriff’s Office received a call of a theft of a 2013 Polaris and

trailer from a residence in the 200 block of Hwy 124 in Winnie. The Chambers County Criminal Investigation Division

(CID) obtained video footage from a nearby business which happens to show a pickup truck occupied by two suspects

later identified through investigation as; Blake Thomassee and Collin Prewitt. Investigations led Investigators to Dayton,

Liberty County where both the Polaris and trailer were located and returned to the victim. Warrants for Theft have been

issued for both suspects. Any information in regards to this incident please contact the Chambers County Sheriff’s Office

at 409-267-2500

Blake Thomassee

Collin Prewitt




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Sheriff Brian Hawthorne reports that at approximately 1:30 p.m. on January 7, Deputies Carlton Carrington and Jimmy Mount, while patrolling I-10, initiated a traffic stop East of Jenkins Road. Two male subjects in a rented Nissan truck registered out of Georgia gave conflicting stories and consented to a search of the vehicle. Approximately 11 pounds of marijuana, with an estimated street value of $24000.00 and a Glock 9mm pistol were discovered in the vehicle. The two, Derail Curtis Hudson 26 and Arliss Oneal Hudson 27 were subsequently arrested and booked into the Chambers County Jail on Possession of Marijuana which is a 3rd degree felony and unlawfully carrying a weapon which is a class A. Bond has been set at $15,000 on the Marijuana charge and $4,000 on the weapons charge for each suspect.

Deputies Carrington and Mount

Derail Curtis Hudson

Arliss Oneal Hudson

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