
78 Arrested in Bowie County Last Week – Sheriff’s Report for July 7
As we start the second half of the year, Bowie County experienced just a slight uptick in arrests over the previous week. The total number of arrests went up to 78 in Bowie County for the week of June 30 - July 7. According to Sheriff Jeff Neal, BCSO deputies arrested 20, while other law enforcement agencies brought in 58.
This report is from the Bowie County Sheriff's Office, compiled and prepared weekly by Bowie County Chief Deputy Robby McCarver. The report covers BCSO activity from June 30 - July 6. If you missed a previous report, go here.
For the Bowie County Sheriff's Office's public access portal for inmate lookup, click here, Bowie County Sheriff's website.
Crime Summary: Week in Review
Bowie County / Texarkana Region
Assaults (6 total)
- Assault Causing Bodily Injury – West Front St, Texarkana
- Assault Causing Bodily Injury – North State Line Ave, Texarkana
- Assault Causing Bodily Injury (Family Violence) – US Hwy 59s, Texarkana
- Assault Causing Bodily Injury (Family Violence) – US Hwy 67w, Simms (arrest made)
- Assault Causing Bodily Injury (Family Violence), Interference with 911 – CR 4240, Simms
- Sexual Assault – West Front St, Texarkana
- Sexual Assault of a Child – North State Line Ave, Texarkana
Thefts & Burglaries (10 total)
- Theft ($100–$750) – Macedonia Rd, Texarkana (water utility)
- Theft ($2,500–$30,000) – Dove Creek, New Boston (jewelry)
- Theft of Firearm – Buchanan Loop Rd, Texarkana (Glock .45)
- Lost Firearm – Red River Rd, Texarkana (Taurus 9mm)
- Theft ($100–$750) – N. State Line Ave, Texarkana (wireless guitar connector)
- Theft (<$100) – N. State Line Ave, Texarkana (jail commissary items)
- Theft ($100–$750) – Bateson Ln, Texarkana (a/c unit, clothes, jewelry)
- Theft of Firearm – FM 2148s, Texarkana (Glock 10mm)
- Burglary of Habitation – James Carlow Dr, Hooks (Taurus 9mm)
- Burglary of Habitation with Intent to Commit Felony – CR 4240, Simms
Warrant Arrests & Jail Sanctions (20 total)
Multiple arrests throughout the week for:
- Probation violations (theft, assault, drug possession, forgery)
- Jail sanctions (sexual assault, evading arrest)
- Bond forfeitures
- Holds for other agencies
- Capital murder
- Unauthorized use of a vehicle
(Notable individuals arrested include Clyde Allen Stephens II, Steven Kelly Lawrence, and Jonathan Taylor McBee.)
Other Crimes & Incidents
- Public Intoxication – West 7th St, Texarkana
- Criminal Mischief ($750–$2,500) – Buchanan Loop Rd, Texarkana
- Unauthorized Use of Vehicle – Old Redwater Rd, Texarkana
- Prohibited Substance in Correctional Facility – N. State Line Ave
- Estray Livestock – FM 1398, Hooks
- Vehicle Fire – FM 1840, Dekalb
- Abandoned Vehicle – FM 2148s, Texarkana
- Death Investigation – Lansdell Rd, Leary
- Missing Person (Runaway) – Wood Duck Dr, Texarkana
- Disturbances & Welfare Concerns – Multiple locations across the county
MONDAY
Theft Over $100 and Under $750-Macedonia Road, Texarkana, taken: water utility
Harassment-South Kings Highway, Texarkana
Theft Over $2,500 and Under $30,000-Dove Creek, New Boston, taken: ladies’ jewelry
Assault Causing Bodily Injury-West Front Street, Texarkana
Commitment Sentence for Possession of a Controlled Substance-North State Line Avenue, Texarkana, arrested: Melissa Faye Duke
Warrant Service (Hold for Other Agency)-North State Line Avenue, Texarkana, arrested: Hilda Leticia Xona Cojoc
Warrant Service (Probation Violation for Terroristic Threats, Probation Violation for Criminal Mischief, Jail Sanction for DWI, Jail Sanction for Criminal Mischief, Jail Sanction for Terroristic Threat, multiple traffic)-North State Line Avenue, Texarkana, arrested: Jacob Cole Grider
Jail Sanction for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child, Jail Sanction for Evading Arrest with a Vehicle-North State Line Avenue, Texarkana, arrested: Steven Kelly Lawrence
Warrant Service (Probation Violation for Debit or Credit Card Abuse)-North State Line Avenue, Texarkana, arrested: Keanna Hart
Warrant Service (Probation Violation for Forgery)-North State Line Avenue, Texarkana, arrested: Kathie L. Mankey
TUESDAY
Theft of Firearm-Buchanan Loop Road, Texarkana, taken: Glock 30 .45 caliber handgun
Lost Firearm-Red River Road, Texarkana, missing: Taurus 709SF 9mm handgun
Death Investigation-Lansdell Road Leary
Disturbance-Macedonia Road Texarkana
Warrant Service (Probation Violation for Theft Under $2,500 with 2 or More Previous Convictions)-North State Line Avenue, Texarkana, arrested: Robert Earl Pearson
WEDNESDAY
Assault Causing Bodily Injury (family violence)-U.S. Highway 59s, Texarkana
Prohibited Substance or Item in a Correctional Facility-North State Line Avenue, Texarkana
Warrant Service (Probation Violation for Tampering with Physical Evidence)-North State Line Avenue, Texarkana, arrested: Kevin Wayne Layton
Warrant Service (Capital Murder, Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle)-North State Line Avenue, Texarkana, arrested: Clyde Allen Stephens II
Warrant Service (Hold for Other Agency x2)-North State Line Avenue, Texarkana, arrested: Christopher Brian Derr
Warrant Service (Probation Violation for Possession of a Controlled Substance)-North State Line Avenue, Texarkana, arrested: Travis Ryan Tatom
Warrant Service (Hold for Other Agency x3)-North State Line Avenue, Texarkana, arrested: Joseph Edward Frank
THURSDAY
Burglary of a Habitation with Intent to Commit other Felony, Assault Causing Bodily Injury (family violence), Interfere with Emergency (911) Call-County Road 4240, Simms
Estray Livestock-Farm to Market Road 1398, Hooks
Vehicle Fire-Farm to Market Road 1840, Dekalb
Theft Over $100 and Under $750-North State Line Avenue, Texarkana, taken: Shure wireless guitar connector
Theft Under $100-North State Line Avenue, Texarkana, taken: jail commissary products
Burglary of a Habitation-James Carlow Drive Hooks, taken: Taurus 9mm handgun
Theft Over $100 and Under $750-Bateson Lane, Texarkana, taken: window a/c unit, assorted clothing, jewelry
Warrant Service (Bond Surrender for Evading Arrest with a Vehicle, Bond Surrender for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child x2)-North State Line Avenue, Texarkana, arrested: Steven Kelly Lawrence
Warrant Service (Probation Violation for Tampering with Physical Evidence)-North State Line Avenue, Texarkana, arrested: Jacoby Andre Wherry
Warrant Service (Hold for Other Agency)-North State Line Avenue, Texarkana, arrested: Luis Antonio Silba-Martinez
FRIDAY
Warrant Service (Bond Forfeiture for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child)-Private Road 42291 Dekalb, arrested: Jonathan Taylor McBee
Public Intoxication-West 7th Street, Texarkana, arrested: Amber Michelle Montgomery
Welfare Concern-Iris Lane, Texarkana
Criminal Mischief Over $750 and Under $2,500-Buchanan Loop Road, Texarkana
Warrant Service (multiple traffic)-Clear Springs Road, Texarkana, arrested: Devin Tyrone Fendley
SATURDAY
Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle-Old Redwater Road, Texarkana, taken: 2015 Dodge Dart (white in color)
Theft of Firearm - Farm to Market Road 2148s, Texarkana, taken: Glock G20SF 10mm handgun
Sexual Assault of a Child-North State Line Avenue, Texarkana
Welfare Concern-Farm to Market Road 2148s, Texarkana
Sexual Assault-West Front Street, Texarkana
Warrant Service (multiple traffic)-Hughes Road, Texarkana, arrested: Ty Alan Pounds
SUNDAY
Missing Person (runaway)-Wood Duck Drive, Texarkana
Assault Causing Bodily Injury-North State Line Avenue, Texarkana
Abandoned Vehicle-Farm to Market Road 2148s, Texarkana, impounded: 1994 Dodge truck (red in color)
Assault Causing Bodily Injury (family violence)-U.S. Highway 67w Simms, arrested: Latecia Hope Burton
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY BY BCSO
20 People Arrested by BCSO
58 People Arrested by Other Law Enforcement Agencies and Turned to BCSO
6/3 Civil Papers Cleared/Served by BCSO
BCSO PRISONER TRANSPORTS
42 Inmates Transported to Court
8 Inmates Transported to the Texas Department of Corrections
3 Inmates Transported for Medical Treatment
11 Inmates Transported for Other Reasons
64 Total Number of Persons Transported (Except Arrests by BCSO)
6,130 Total number of Miles Driven for Above Listed Transports

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