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Hardin County Arrest Log
Jeffrey Abney
Hardin County Sheriff’s Office Jeffrey Abney was arrested May 27 for sexual assault, possession of child pornography with 50 or more depictions or videos, continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14 and four possession of a penalty group three controlled substance charges. Dusty Livingston was arrested May 22 for assault causing bodily injury to a family member. Darius Young was arrested May 23 for possession of drug paraphernalia. Matthew Martinez was arrested May 23 for multiple Class C traffic offenses. Alejandro Rosales-Torres was arrested May 23 for possession of marijuana under two ounces. Amanda Fields was arrested May 24 for public intoxication. Angel Gallegos was arrested May 24 for driving while intoxicated with an open alcohol container. Austin Bell was arrested May 25 for driving while intoxicated. Judith Overstreet was arrested May 26 for interference with public duties and criminal trespass. Josue Fuentes Guevara was arrested May 26 for assault causing bodily injury. Joshua Swearingen was arrested May 27 for possession of a penalty group two controlled substance under one gram, interference with public duties and a parole violation. Casey Balla-Marshall was arrested May 27 for continuous violence against the family. Kris Puckett was arrested May 28 for cruelty to non-livestock animals and multiple Class C traffic offenses. Michelle McKeefer was arrested May 28 for abandoning or endangering a child through criminal negligence. Ashley Stanley was arrested May 28 for public intoxication and multiple Class C traffic offenses. Zain Zubair was arrested May 29 for theft of property greater than $2,500 but less than $30,000. Jonathan Lester was arrested May 29 for disruptive activities at a private or public school. Amber Hair was arrested May 29 for burglary of a habitation and theft of property greater than $100 but less than $750. Robert Crosby was arrested May 29 for public intoxication. Robert Tanton was arrested May 30 for burglary of a habitation. Reginald Flowers Jr. was arrested May 30 for assault causing bodily injury to a family member. Stefan Sutton was arrested May 30 for assault of a family or household member with previous conviction. Ronal Cabrera was arrested May 30 for multiple Class C traffic offenses. Miranda Hendrix was arrested May 31 for public intoxication. Brent Crow was arrested May 31 for assault causing bodily injury to a family member. Brianna Christian was arrested May 31 for resisting arrest, search or transport and driving while intoxicated with an open alcohol container. Brandy Johnson was arrested May 31 for possession of a dangerous drug, driving while intoxicated and possession of a penalty group 2-A controlled substance under two ounces. Silsbee Police Department Ruben Linares was arrested May 22 for possession of a penalty group one controlled substance over four grams but under 200 grams, failure to identify as a fugitive with intent to give false information, possession of marijuana under two ounces and two counts of burglary of a habitation. Robert Springfield was arrested May 22 for three counts of possession of a penalty group one or one-b controlled substance under one gram. Jesse Willis was arrested May 24 for possession of a penalty group one or one-b controlled substance over one gram but under four grams and possession of drug paraphernalia. Jayme Slankard was arrested May 24 for driving while license invalid with previous conviction or suspension. Wesley Harris was arrested May 25 for public intoxication. Andre Henry II was arrested May 26 for a Class C traffic offense. Deeia Williams was arrested May 28 for unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and theft of a firearm. John Avery was arrested May 31 for assault causing bodily injury to a family member. Quentin Barnes was arrested June 1 for burglary of vehicles. Lumberton Police Department Tyler Breedlove was arrested May 22 for driving while intoxicated. Amy Johnson was arrested May 25 for a parole violation. William Morrow was arrested May 25 for multiple Class C traffic offenses. Travis Gilbert was arrested May 26 for assault causing bodily injury to a family member and criminal mischief greater than $100 but less than $750. Christopher Morris was arrested May 27 for public intoxication. Robert Crosby was arrested May 27 for public intoxication. Kelli Leger was arrested May 27 for public intoxication. Travontae Traylor was arrested May 28 for multiple Class C traffic offenses. Richard Cook was arrested May 30 for theft of property greater than $2,500 but less than $30,000. Sandra Coleman was arrested May 31 for multiple Class C traffic offenses. Kountze Police Department Dolores Molina was arrested May 27 for assault causing bodily injury.
Sex Offender Status:
Compiled from the TXDPS Sex Offender Database Records
For more information, see the Texas Sex Offender Registry online at https://sor.dps.texas.gov/Search. All information provided by the Texas Department of Public Safety is freely published and distributed and protected by laws governing the Freedom of Information Act.
Nicholas M. Clark
A Lumberton resident remains listed on the Texas Department of Public Safety Sex Offender Registry following convictions involving the sexual assault of a child. According to information published by the Texas Department of Public Safety, Nicholas M. Clark, 48, is classified as a low-risk sex offender and is required to register for life under Texas law. Registry records indicate Clark resides at 1220 Hillside Lane in Lumberton. The DPS database identifies Clark as a white male born July 19, 1977. He is listed as 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weighing 195 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. State records also list his shoe size as 10D. The most recent photograph available through the registry was reported Oct. 1, 2021. Registry records show Clark has been known by several names, including Nicholas Mearl Clark, Nick Clark, Nicolas Clark and Nicolas Mearl Clark. According to the DPS registry, Clark was convicted of two counts of sexual assault of a child under Texas Penal Code Section 22.011(a)(2). The offenses involved a 16-year-old female victim. Both offenses carry a disposition date of April 15, 1997. State records indicate one judgment resulted in probation or community supervision, while the second resulted in parole or mandatory supervision. The registry does not provide additional details regarding the underlying criminal case. The DPS database shows Clark first registered as a sex offender on Sept. 27, 2012, through the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in Huntsville. His most recent verification was completed April 24, 2026, through the Lumberton Police Department. Unlike some registrants who verify annually, Clark is subject to quarterly verification requirements. Under Texas law, offenders assigned more frequent reporting schedules must regularly appear before their designated registration authority to confirm residency and update personal information maintained in the registry. The Texas Sex Offender Registry serves as a public information database maintained by the Department of Public Safety. Information is supplied by the law enforcement agency acting as the offender’s registration authority and is intended to provide residents with access to information regarding registered sex offenders living in their communities. The department notes that registry information is based on reports submitted by local law enforcement agencies and cautions that searches based solely on names, dates of birth or other identifying information may not always be accurate. DPS states that fingerprint verification is the only method that can positively connect an individual to a criminal record. As of the most recent update reflected in the state database, Clark remains registered as a Texas resident in Hardin County and is required to continue complying with lifetime registration requirements. His registration record remains active and subject to ongoing monitoring and verification by law enforcement authorities under Texas sex offender registration laws.
