CHAMBERS COUNTY SHERIFF S OFFICE 201 North Court Street Brian C. Hawthorne, Sheriff Telephone: 409-267-2500 Email: ccso@co.chambers.tx.us Sheriff Brian C. Hawthorne reports that on Monday June 15 the body of April Forney 38 a black female of Texas City was discovered in Cove, Texas, at the J.J. Mayes Wildlife Trace area. The case is being investigated by the Chambers County Sheriff s Office and the Texas Rangers. If you were in the vicinity of the Trinity River Eastbound on the West side of the Trinity River, South of Interstate 10 Sunday June 14 at noon thru Monday June 15 at 4:00 p.m. or have seen the vehicle pictured, please call the Chambers County Sheriff s Office Criminal Investigation Division at 409-267- 2500.
CHAMBERS COUNTY SHERIFF S OFFICE 201 North Court Street Brian C. Hawthorne, Sheriff Telephone: 409-267-2500 Email: ccso@co.chambers.tx.us Sheriff Brian C. Hawthorne reports that on June 16, 2015 at 1:13 am, 911 received a call of a home invasion that had just occurred on Eagle Ferry Road, south of Anahuac in Chambers County. The caller, who was also the victim, stated that 2 men broke into his residence, shot him and then stole money. The victim then gave a description of the suspects and the vehicle they fled in, including the direction of travel. Deputies Orlando and Perry were half a mile from the scene and intercepted the fleeing felons. They are identified as 25 year old Cristian Fuller a white male, and a 33 year old black male, Jermaine Martin. Both are from the Baytown area. A third suspect, Vera Crawley a 24 year old white female was also arrested for assisting the suspects in the Burglary and was placed into the Chambers County Sheriff s Office Jail. The victim was transported to the hospital and is expected to recover. The suspects were taken into custody and are awaiting arraignment in the Chambers County jail on charges of, Burglary of a Residence with Intent to Commit a felony other than theft, which is a 1 st degree felony.
PRESS RELEASE 6-11-15 From the Office of Sheriff Brian C. Hawthorne Sheriff Brian C. Hawthorne reports today that at approximately 4 pm a tragic ATV accident occurred in a pasture located within the 13000 block of Hatcherville Road in the Mont Belvieu area. A four seated All-Terrain Vehicle with four females and two male passengers on board with ages ranging from 5 to 16 rolled over in the field ejecting all six children from the ATV. Two of the children were pinned underneath the roll cage of the ATV. Chambers County Justice of the Peace, Blake Sylvia pronounced that a 5 year old male has died at the scene. Life-Flight helicopter transported a 7 year old female, to Hermann Memorial Hospital in Houston in critical condition. The 16 and 9 year old females were transported by ambulance and are reported to be in stable condition at this time. The remaining two children that were riding were not injured. This case is being investigated by the Chambers County Sheriff s Office.
CHAMBERS COUNTY SHERIFF S OFFICE 201 North Court Street Brian C. Hawthorne, Sheriff Telephone: 409-267-2500 Email: ccso@co.chambers.tx.us Sheriff Brian Hawthorne reports that on Sunday, May 24, 2015, at approximately 2pm the Chambers County 911 operator received a call of a possible drowning at the Sylvan Beach Park in La Porte. The Chambers County Sheriff s Office-Marine Division responded to assist in the search for 40 year old Carlos Guillermo Torres-Gonzalez from Pasadena, Texas. It was reported by witnesses that Carlos dove in the waters to help his 13 year old nephew, who had wondered beyond the safety swimming markers and started to have problems swimming against the current. Although his nephew was recovered safely, Carlos never surfaced. His body was later located by the recovery team and was transported to the Jefferson County Medical Examiners. This case is still under investigation by the Chambers County Sheriff s Office.
April 18, 2015 Sheriff Brian C. Hawthorne and the Chambers County Sheriff s Office were proud to be a part of the Texas General Land Office Adopt-A-Beach program. It was a tremendous success. Over 45 volunteers assisted in the removal of over two tons of debris along the Chambers County coast. The volunteers consisted of members of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Texas Parks and Wildlife, members of the Go Green Club of Anahuac High School, and other volunteers from the surrounding communities. Sheriff Hawthorne stated that he looks forward to the Sheriff s Office continuing their participation in this event. Some odd items found during the cleanup included a dishwasher door, a recliner, shag carpeting, and a can containing waterproof paint. The Texas General Land Office Adopt-A-Beach program is one of the most successful volunteer efforts in the nation. The goal of Texas General Land Office's Adopt-A-Beach program is to not only remove trash from Texas beaches and waterways but to also increase public awareness of the problems of marine debris and beach litter. As volunteers clean up beaches they record data to learn more about the causes of marine debris and to help mitigate pollution along Texas' 367 miles of coastline. For additional information on the next cleanup visit www.texasadoptabeach.org. You may also call the Texas General Land Office toll free at 1-877-TXCOAST. See photos attached.
1 of Several Trailers Loaded
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Go Green Club
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Kate Devillier and Dylan Stifflemire
Tim Cooper and Sheriff Brian C. Hawthorne
Sheriff Brian Hawthorne held a press conference today at the Chambers County courthouse. He began by extending his condolences to the families of the two victims. He reported that at approximately 3:45 yesterday afternoon, Chambers County Sheriff s deputies, working alongside Baytown Police detectives, discovered the bodies of two young males meeting the physical description and clothing description of two missing teenagers from Baytown. The bodies were discovered in the west fork of Double Bayou, just south of Eagle Ferry Road bridge. The bodies were intact considering the elements. Preliminary investigation shows the bodies were moved from another rural and remote area of Chambers County to the location where they were found. Sheriff Hawthorne went on to personally thank Chief Keith Dougherty and the Baytown Police Department detectives for their vigilance and perseverance in this investigation. At this time a warrant has been issued by Chambers County Sheriff s Office for 20 year old Brandon Alejandro Flores, H/M for the charge of Capital Murder. Jose Chavez is also being sought as a person of interest in this case. This investigation is ongoing and all leads are being investigated. If anyone has information in this case they are encouraged to call the Chambers County Sheriff s Office Criminal Investigations Division at 209-267-2500. You can also contact the Crime Stoppers of Chambers County at 409-267-4019. Remember, Crime Stoppers pays cash and you will remain anonymous.
Sheriff Brian Hawthorne reports that he was proud to have Chambers County Sheriff s Office deputies and Marine Units assist on Saturday in the Texas Abandoned Crab Trap Removal Program that is held each year. The Chambers County Sheriff s Office assisted by using the airboats from their Marine Division to gather some of the many abandoned crab traps that are left in the Galveston and Trinity Bay waterways. Pictured from left to right is: Volunteer Program Coordinator for the Galveston Bay Foundation- Emily Ford, Chambers County Sheriff- Brian Hawthorne, County Commissioner- Larry George, and Patrol Captain- Tommy Henry.
The Chambers County Sheriff Office is working a robbery that occurred at approx. 1:30 PM on Friday February 20th, 2015 at the Taco Bell in Winnie, Texas. The suspect reportedly ordered an inexpensive menu item and once the cashier opened the cash drawer, the suspect leaned over the counter and snatched an unknown amount of cash. The suspect then ran out and fled in a black Chevrolet Cruz. He is described as a slim, white male, approx. 6'3 to 6'5 with dark hair. The Chambers County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in identifying this suspect. Anyone with information is asked to call the Chambers County Sheriff s Office at 409-267-2500 or you can call Crime Stoppers of Chambers County at 409-267-4019.
Sheriff Brian C. Hawthorne reports on Sunday January 25, 2015 four suspects were arrested and placed in the Chambers County Jail on charges of Burglary of a Motor Vehicle. The four suspects are: Ramiro Rangel, 17 year old w/m from Baytown, Eriverto Jaimes, 18 year old w/m from Baytown, Benito Lozoya 17 year old w/m from Baytown, and Isaac Chavez 17 year old w/m also from Baytown. All four suspects claimed they were students of Baytown Lee High School. The four suspects have been arraigned on two counts each of Burglary of a Motor vehicle and their bonds set at $10,000.00 each. Investigations are ongoing into the recent boat ramp burglaries and also whether or not they can be tied to these suspects, said Sheriff Hawthorne.
Sheriff Hawthorne reports on 23 January, 2015 at approximately 2:00 a.m. an aggravated robbery occurred at the Whataburger restaurant located at the new Walmart on Hwy 146 and south of Interstate 10 in Chambers County. Two black males entered the restaurant and ordered employees to the floor at gunpoint. Off duty officer Travis Mendenhall, with the Mont Belvieu Police Department, was at the Whataburger and notified 911 while observing at a distance. As the suspects drove off, Officer Mendenhall followed the suspects vehicle and continued giving a description including the direction of travel. Baytown Police stopped the vehicle at the Interstate 10 and John Martin Road exit. Taken into custody are: David Brown, b/m, 30 years old, Lionel Biggs, b/m, 28 years old, Jovanni Rubin, b/m, 20 years old. James Lindsey, b/m, 25 years old was able to escape and a warrant has been issued for his arrest. All four suspects are from the Houston area. I salute the keen observation and professionalism of Mont Belvieu Police Officer Travis Mendenhall for contacting the sheriff s office and coordinating with Baytown Police Department to apprehend these career criminals said Sheriff Hawthorne. This case has been turned over to the Chambers County Criminal Investigations Division and if you have any information regarding this case you are urged to contact the Chambers County Sheriff s Office Criminal Investigations Division at: 409-267-2500.
PRESS RELEASE From the Office of Sheriff Brian C. Hawthorne Sheriff Brian Hawthorne reported that in 2014 five registered sex offenders living in Chambers County who failed to comply with mandatory registration have been arrested for noncompliance. Criminal Investigation Division Sergeant Erika Yates monitors sex offenders who reside in the county. When these five sex offenders failed to comply with their mandatory registration, a warrant was issued for their arrest. The following sex offenders who failed to register and have been arrested are: Joseph Olson, white male 29 years old (Cove area), Percy Leblanc, white male 50 years old-(winnie area), Victor Wilson, black male 56 years old-(baytown area), Clayton Campbell, white male 63 years old-(cove area), and Jay Lee, white male 37 years old-(beach City area). Sheriff Hawthorne stated As I have promised the citizens of Chambers County, I will always be watchful of the convicted sex offenders in our county because the protection of our victims and our children is vital to our future. Jay Lee Victor Wilson Clayton Campbell
Joseph Olson Percy LeBlanc