On January 1, newly-elected Newton County Sheriff Colton Havard began his term with a clear objective. “Just try to do everything in my power to improve the law enforcement services,” he said.
Sheriff Colton Havard, who has served as a jailer, police officer, and constable, expressed his gratitude for the trust placed in him after 11 years in law enforcement. “You know they trusted me with this job. I’m not gonna let them down. I’m gonna do everything within my power to do them a good job,” said Havard.
In a historic moment for Texas, Colton’s father, Chuck Havard, was sworn in as the sheriff of Jasper County on the same day. “I tell you I really I’m really enjoying it and it’s just an honor and privilege to be able to serve the citizens of Jasper County,” said Sheriff Chuck Havard, who spent over 25 years with the Texas Department of Public Safety before running for sheriff…