“” January 15, 2026 ″”
Body found after a house fire in Orange
Officials in Orange say a body was found in a house after a fire that occurred Tuesday evening. The blaze was reported shortly before 8:00 on Childers Avenue.
Orange firefighters arrive to find the front of the house completely engulfed.
The name of the person has not yet been released and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Neighbors said that an elderly woman lived in the house.
https://www.kjas.com/news/local_news/article_22b4be03-8377-4680-991b-ae796aaabbcd.html
Buna man arrested on a Tyler County warrant
What began as a simple civil standby call turned into an arrest near Buna early Wednesday morning.
The Jasper County Sheriff’s Department report said deputies went to a residence on Farm to Market Road 1004 and when they arrived they discovered that a disturbance had occurred with two people assaulting each other. The report said both people declined to file charges.
However, one of those involved, 42-year-old Conroy Graffangnino, Jr. was wanted in Tyler County on a charge of Assault Causing Bodily Injury.
Graffangnino was arrested and taken to the Jasper County Jail where he awaits transfer to the Tyler County Jail.
https://www.kjas.com/news/local_news/article_1d38a19a-3592-45b0-9a1c-846bf8e8b4b6.html
Caddo, DeSoto deputies train in deliberate entry tactics to boost safety
The training comes just months after Vivian Police Officer Marc Brock was shot and killed while attempting to execute a warrant. Although the sessions were scheduled before Brock’s death, officer safety was a central focus of the training.
Training will continue at various locations through the end of the week.
Drone used to try to smuggle drugs into federal prison in Grant Parish
GRANT PARISH, La. (KALB) – Three people were arrested for trying to smuggle over $43,000 worth of meth into the Federal Prison in Grant Parish by using a drone, according to the Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Oscar Hernandez-Hernandez, 18, of Houston, was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine with the Intent to Distribute, Resisting an Officer and Taking Contraband into a Penal Institution.
Carlos Danielle Dominguez, 17, of Houston, was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine with the Intent to Distribute, Resisting an Officer and Taking Contraband into a Penal Institution.
Jese Turrubiartes, 18, of Houston, was arrested for Taking Contraband into a Penal Institution.
GPSO said that Hernandez and Dominguez were in the country illegally and the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has a detainer on them.
This makes the third, fourth and fifth arrests of suspects trying to smuggle drugs into the Federal Prison in 2026. We will continue to follow this story and provide more updates as we learn more.
Jena man killed in fatal boating incident on Little River
LASALLE PARISH, La. (KALB) – A man from Jena died in a fatal boating incident on Little River.
According to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, the body of Hugh E. Edwards, 69, was recovered around 1:30 a.m. on Jan. 13.
LDWF said they were notified about a missing boater around 9:30 p.m. on Jan. 12. Edwards’ unmanned boat was found around 10:15 p.m.
LDWF’s Enforcement Division will be leading the investigation into the death. They shared that it is unknown at this time what caused Edwards to go overboard. They did confirm that his body was found without wearing a personal flotation device.
Edwards’ body was turned over to the LaSalle Parish Coroner’s Office to determine an official cause of death.
Judge finds Lufkin man accused of burning child in bath guilty
LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) – A district judge has found a Lufkin man guilty in connection to the hot water burns of a child.
District Judge Todd Kassaw issued the ruling following closing arguments on Wednesday.
Miguel Gonzalez, 28, will now be booked into the Angelina County Jail as he awaits his sentencing.
Gonzalez was accused of intentionally burning his girlfriend’s 1-year-old daughter in the hot water of a bathtub in 2022.
Motorcyclist killed in two-vehicle crash on I-10W, Sulphur police confirm
SULPHUR, La. (KPLC) – One person is dead after a crash between a motorcycle and a pickup truck on I-10 in Sulphur, authorities confirmed.
The crash happened this afternoon on I-10W just west of Cities Services Highway, Maj. Jason Gully of the Sulphur Police Department said.
While details are limited at this time, Gully confirmed the crash claimed the life of the motorcyclist.
This is a developing story. 7News will pass along any updates as we learn more.
NPSO warns residents of recent ‘church scam’
NATCHITOCHES PARISH, La. (KALB) – The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a recent scam that targets church members in the area.
The scammer will pretend to be a pastor or church leader, contacting members often by text, saying they want to send gift cards to other church members who are homebound or battling cancer. The scammer will also say claim they need help purchasing the gifts from a local store.
Oftentimes the scammer will request gift cards or other items, along with a promise to reimburse you.
If you receive a call or text from someone claiming to be from a church asking you to buy gift cards, buy items and promise to pay you back, and/or act quickly and keep the request confidential, do not respond or make any purchases.
If you’re unsure, call the church office directly and ask them to verify the requests.
If you think you might have been targeted or have already been a victim of this scam, contact local law enforcement right away.
Suspect sought for vehicle burglaries in Tioga
TIOGA, La. (KALB) – The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office is attempting to identify a suspect wanted in connection with vehicle burglaries in Tioga.
RPSO said their investigation began on Jan. 13 when deputies responded to Ates Road in Tioga about a vehicle burglary. The victim provided video of an unknown white man coming onto their property and checking the doors of their vehicle. The suspect was unable to make entry and left the scene.
Then at 8 a.m., another victim came to RPSO’s Tioga Substation to report another vehicle burglary in the area of Kiwanis Camp Road in Tioga. The victim also provided camera footage of their property, which shows what appears to be the same individual from the previous burglary entering their vehicle.
RPSO is asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect pictured. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Matthew Deville, Criminal Investigations Division-Tioga Substation at 318-641-6008 or Crime Stoppers at 318-443-7867.
“” January 14, 2026 ″”
1 killed, 2 injured in Haughton crash
HAUGHTON, La. — One person was killed and two were injured early Sunday morning in a single-vehicle crash in Bossier Parish.
State police identified the victim as Martin Montes, 36, of Santa Fe, N.M.
The crash happened around 4:45 a.m. on Davis Road at state Highway 157 when the driver of a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro went through the intersection and hit a tree.
Montes was a passenger in the back seat. He was not wearing a seatbelt and pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver and front seat passenger sustained moderate injuries and were taken to a hospital for treatment.
Impairment on the part of the driver is suspected, state police said, and charges are pending.
This crash remains under investigation.
Cattle Auction raises $130K for Waskom family who lost two sons, home
CARTHAGE, Texas (KLTV) – A group of East Texans came together on Tuesday for a unique fundraiser for a family in need.
On Dec. 30, Isaac Nicholas Pedraza, 8, and Hector Cesar Pedraza, 11, died in a house fire in Waskom.
Employees at the Carthage Livestock Auction came up with the idea for a benefit auction. On Tuesday, they sold five cows and various items, including boots, a cooler, and a trough in a rollback auction to benefit the family.
“My boys brought this community together; all the love people are showing, we are really thankful,” said Hector Pedraza, the boys’ father.
The boys’ mother says she knows they’re smiling down.
“He loved being around the bulls. I think he wanted to be a bull rider; he would have toys and ride them,” said Elizabeth Olvera.
The event raised $130,000 for the family, including food sales.
https://www.kltv.com/2026/01/13/cattle-auction-raises-130k-waskom-family-who-lost-two-sons-home/
DeSoto Parish middle school sees early success with new curriculum
MANSFIELD, La. – A DeSoto Parish middle school is reporting positive early results from a new teaching curriculum that was introduced at the start of the school year in September.
Mansfield Middle School Principal Corey Hill says recent proficiency exam scores reflect what he and his staff are seeing in students participating in the Star Academy program.
According to Hill, 85% of students in social studies are at or above their goal for the year. He says the math department is also performing well, with 60% of students meeting or exceeding expectations.
Teachers say the benefits of the program go beyond academics.
Social Studies teacher Cole Williams says the curriculum emphasizes accountability both in and out of the classroom.
“They know that they’re accountable for their actions with their work with our data, but also accountable for what they’re doing outside of the classroom,” Williams said.
Students say the program is helping them focus more on their future.
Eighth-grader Zyshon Sudds says it has encouraged him to think about long-term goals rather than following the crowd.
“After I leave middle school, I go to high school, get all my high school credits. I might go to college,” Sudds said.
Mansfield is one of 30 schools across the state selected to roll out the program this school year. Hill says he hopes to see it expand to more campuses.
“We’ve seen the kids, like when they walk in the hallways, they’re happy. They’re motivated. Students are excited about being in A Star Academy and what it has to offer them,” Hill said.
DNA connects imprisoned man to Jasper County burglaries
The Jasper County Sheriff’s Department says a man who is currently serving prison time for burglaries in Jasper County has been linked by DNA evidence with two residential burglaries that occurred in the Buna area in February of 2024.
The report said the DNA matched 40-year-old Buna resident Malcom Lynn Fuselier, Jr.
According to the report, Jasper County Judge Mark Allen has signed off on two warrants and detainers have been placed on Fuselier, meaning that he will be immediately transferred to the Jasper County Jail upon completion of his current prison sentence.
The Texas Department of Corrections website says that Fuselier’s projected release date is March 25th.
https://www.kjas.com/news/local_news/article_3125a208-397e-4d68-bf38-e1a67333033a.html
Louisiana man killed in Jasper County, Texas crash
JASPER COUNTY, Texas (KPLC) – Authorities in Texas are investigating a crash that claimed the life of a Louisiana man.
Dustin Spears, 44, of Many, was killed in the crash, according to Sgt. Shana Clark of the Texas Department of Public Safety.
The crash happened around 4:45 this morning on Highway 62 near County Road 784, which is south of Buna, DPS said.
Spears was driving a Ram pickup truck south when a Chevrolet pickup truck behind him tried to pass him in a no-passing zone, DPS said. The Chevy jerked right to avoid a Nissan traveling in the opposite lane and hit Spears.
Spears drove into a ditch, hit some trees, and died at the scene, DPS said. The Nissan drove off the road and hit a tree while trying to avoid a head-on crash with the Chevy. The driver of the Nissan was not hurt.
DPS identified the driver of the Chevy as Liborio Reyes, 38, of Jasper. He and an adult passenger were not hurt.
DPS said no further information is available at this time.
Natchitoches Parish home destroyed in overnight fire
NATCHITOCHES, La. — A house in Natchitoches Parish is a total loss following a fire early Friday morning.
Deputies with the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office and local firefighters responded to the scene in the 1100 block of Janie-Gorum Road near Janie. The call came in just before 1 a.m.
First responders confirmed that the residence was destroyed by the flames. No injuries were reported.
Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the fire. The investigation remains ongoing.
Trash fire quickly spreads, destroys car and threatens nearby structures
What started out as a controlled burn went the other way on Tuesday morning at a home in North Jasper County.
The volunteers of the Lake Rayburn Fire Department were dispatched to the home of Savannah Dupont just east of Highway 96 on Recreational Road 255, shortly before 11:00, when it was reported that a trash fire had got out of control, destroyed an early model Chevrolet sedan and was moving towards structures.
The firefighters arrived at the scene and within a short time had put the fire out, eliminating the threat to structures.
No injuries resulted from the incident.
https://www.kjas.com/news/local_news/article_837323bd-36bb-4fad-b72e-605b6e6abb9c.html
“” January 13, 2026 ″”
Breaking: DPS says driver disregarded no-passing zone, leading to fatal crash
The DPS says a driver disregarded a no-passing zone, leading to a multiple-vehicle collision with one death in Jasper County.
Texas Department of Public Safety troopers are investigating the fatal crash on State Highway 62, near County Road 784 south of Buna.
The preliminary crash investigation indicates that at about 4:45 a.m. Monday, the driver of a 2019 Dodge Ram pickup was traveling south, followed by a 2003 Chevrolet pickup, while a 2017 Nissan passenger car was traveling north.
It is reported that the driver of the Chevrolet disregarded a no-passing zone and began to pass the Dodge. As he was passing, the driver jerked the steering wheel back to the right and struck the Dodge when he observed the Nissan traveling toward him. This caused the Dodge to enter the west ditch and strike some trees. The Nissan traveled off the road to the right to avoid a head-on collision with the Chevrolet and struck a tree.
The driver of the Ram, identified as 43-year-old Dustin Spears, of Many, Louisiana, died at the scene.
The driver of the Chevrolet, identified as 38-year-old Liborio Reyes of Jasper, and one adult passenger were not injured.
The driver of the Nissan, identified as a 38-year-old man from Kirbyville, was not injured.
This is an active and ongoing investigation, and no further information is available at this time.
The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office assisted at the scene.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/breaking-fatal-crash-south-of-buna/ar-AA1U3hXy?ocid=BingNewsSerp
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