To avoid an arrest in East Texas, Texas, or the U.S., it's pretty simple - play the game and obey the law and you'll stay out of jail and you'll have a clean criminal record.

However, there are just some individuals who can't seem to break the cycle and end up in jail repeatedly, while others slip up and end up there for the first time. For the first-timers hopefully, it's a wake-up call for them and they'll correct their actions so they don't return. We just hope for those repeat offenders that they will someday learn from their mistakes.

Within the last seven days, 173 people were booked into the Gregg County Jail on various misdemeanor and felony charges by Longview, Kilgore, White Oak and Hallsville Police Departments along with arrests by the Gregg County Sheriff's Office, Texas Game Wardens and Texas DPS officers.

Among the most serious felony charges last week in Gregg County are:

  • DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 3RD OR MORE
  • DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED W/CHILD UNDER 15 YOA
  • INDECENCY W/CHILD SEXUAL CONTACT
  • SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A CHILD
  • ASSAULT FAM/HOUSE MEM IMPEDE BREATH/CIRCULATION

Among the misdemeanor arrests (which we do not report on but see from the Gregg County Sheriff's Office) driving under the influence ranks as the top offense of those being arrested. Drinking and driving is a huge issue in East Texas well after the Labor Day holiday weekend.

Drinking and driving just don't go together. If caught by law enforcement, you could face some stiff penalties. Or worse, you could end up changing the lives of innocent people forever who share the road with your impaired thoughts.

41 People Are Facing A Felony Charge After Arrest In Gregg County, Texas (09.09.24)

The following individuals were recently arrested and booked into the Gregg County Jail and received at least one felony charge. These individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Some individuals have posted bail and are out of jail at this time while others are waiting for a bond hearing or court date.

All charges were current at the time this article was created, but some charges may have been dropped since.

Some of the individuals below might have been detained by Gregg County deputies and are being held on a US Marshal, Federal, or Immigration detainer.

All information was obtained through an open records request and provided by the Gregg County Sheriff's Office.

Gallery Credit: Gregg County Sheriff's Office

44 People Are Facing A Felony Charge After Being Arrested In Gregg County (08.19.24)

The following individuals were recently arrested and booked into the Gregg County Jail and received at least one felony charge. These individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Some individuals have posted bail and are out of jail at this time while others are waiting for a bond hearing or court date.

All charges were current at the time this article was created, but some charges may have been dropped since.

Some of the individuals below might have been detained by Gregg County deputies and are being held on a US Marshal, Federal, or Immigration detainer.

All information was obtained through an open records request and provided by the Gregg County Sheriff's Office.

Gallery Credit: Gregg County Sheriff's Office

37 Felony Arrest Made During First Week Of August In Gregg County (08.05.24)

The following individuals were recently arrested and booked into the Gregg County Jail and received at least one felony charge. These individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Some individuals have posted bail and are out of jail at this time while others are waiting for a bond hearing or court date.

All charges were current at the time this article was created, but some charges may have been dropped since.

Some of the individuals below might have been detained by Gregg County deputies and are being held on a US Marshal, Federal, or Immigration detainer.

All information was obtained through an open records request and provided by the Gregg County Sheriff's Office.

Gallery Credit: Gregg County Sheriff's Office

43 Individuals Are Facing Felony Charges After Arrest In Gregg Co. (07.15.24)

The following individuals were recently arrested and booked into the Gregg County Jail and received at least one felony charge. These individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Some individuals have posted bail and are out of jail at this time while others are waiting for a bond hearing or court date.

All charges were current at the time this article was created, but some charges may have been dropped since.

Some of the individuals below might have been detained by Gregg County deputies and are being held on a US Marshal, Federal, or Immigration detainer.

All information was obtained through an open records request and provided by the Gregg County Sheriff's Office.

Gallery Credit: Gregg County Sheriff's Office

25 Felony Arrests Were Made 4th Of July Weekend In Smith County (07.07.24)

The following individuals were recently arrested and booked into the Smith County Jail and received at least one felony charge. These individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Some individuals have posted bail and are out of jail at this time while others are waiting for a bond hearing or court date.

All charges were current at the time this article was created, but some charges may have been dropped since.

Some of the individuals below might have been detained by Smith County deputies and are being held on a US Marshal, Federal, or Immigration detainer.

All information was obtained through an open records request and provided by the Smith County Sheriff's Office.

Gallery Credit: Smith County Sheriff's Office

27 Arrested On Felony Charges During Final Week Of June In Gregg County 06.30.24

The following individuals were recently arrested and booked into the Gregg County Jail and received at least one felony charge. These individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Some individuals have posted bail and are out of jail at this time while others are waiting for a bond hearing or court date.

All charges were current at the time this article was created, but some charges may have been dropped since.

Some of the individuals below might have been detained by Gregg County deputies and are being held on a US Marshal, Federal, or Immigration detainer.

All information was obtained through an open records request and provided by the Gregg County Sheriff's Office.

Gallery Credit: Gregg County Sheriff's Office

35 People Booked Into The Smith County Jail Last Weekend Are Now Facing Felony Charges (06.23.24)

The following individuals were recently arrested and booked into the Smith County Jail and received at least one felony charge. These individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Some individuals have posted bail and are out of jail at this time while others are waiting for a bond hearing or court date.

All charges were current at the time this article was created, but some charges may have been dropped since.

Some of the individuals below might have been detained by Smith County deputies and are being held on a US Marshal, Federal, or Immigration detainer.

All information was obtained through an open records request and provided by the Smith County Sheriff's Office.

Gallery Credit: Smith County Sheriff's Office

47 People Were Booked Into The Gregg County Jail Last Week With At Least One Felony Charge (06.10.24)

The following individuals were recently arrested and booked into the Gregg County Jail and received at least one felony charge. These individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Some individuals have posted bail and are out of jail at this time while others are waiting for a bond hearing or court date.

All charges were current at the time this article was created, but some charges may have been dropped since.

Some of the individuals below might have been detained by Smith County deputies and are being held on a US Marshal, Federal, or Immigration detainer.

All information was obtained through an open records request and provided by the Gregg County Sheriff's Office.

Gallery Credit: Gregg County Sheriff's Office

33 People Booked Into The Smith County Jail On A Felony Charge (06.02.24)

The following individuals were recently arrested and booked into the Smith County Jail and received at least one felony charge. These individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Some individuals have posted bail and are out of jail at this time while others are waiting for a bond hearing or court date.

All charges were current at the time this article was created, but some charges may have been dropped since.

Some of the individuals below might have been detained by Smith County deputies and are being held on a US Marshal, Federal, or Immigration detainer.

All information was obtained through an open records request and provided by the Smith County Sheriff's Office.

Gallery Credit: Smith County Sheriff's Office

52 People Spent Part Of Memorial Day Weekend In The Gregg County Jail (05.27.24)

The following individuals were recently arrested and booked into the Gregg County Jail and received at least one felony charge. These individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Some individuals have posted bail and are out of jail at this time while others are waiting for a bond hearing or court date.

All charges were current at the time this article was created, but some charges may have been dropped since.

Some of the individuals below were detained by Gregg County deputies and are being held on a US Marshal, Federal, or Immigration detainer.

All information was obtained through an open records request and provided by the Gregg County Sheriff's Office.

Gallery Credit: Gregg County Sheriff's Office

32 Felony Arrests Were Made In Gregg County Last Week (05.19.24)

The following individuals were recently arrested and booked into the Gregg County Jail and received at least one felony charge. These individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Some individuals have posted bail and are out of jail at this time while others are waiting for a bond hearing or court date.

All charges were current at the time this article was created, but some charges may have been dropped since.

Some of the individuals below were detained by Gregg County deputies and are being held on a US Marshal, Federal, or Immigration detainer.

All information was obtained through an open records request and provided by the Gregg County Sheriff's Office.

Gallery Credit: Gregg County Sheriff's Office

25 Felony Arrests Were Made In Smith County Over The Last 4 Days (05.13.24)

The following individuals were recently arrested and booked into the Smith County Jail and received at least one felony charge. These individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Some individuals have posted bail and are out of jail at this time while others are waiting for a bond hearing or court date.

All charges were current at the time this article was created, but some charges may have been dropped since.

Some of the individuals below were detained by Smith County deputies and are being held on a US Marshal, Federal, or Immigration detainer.

All information was obtained through an open records request and provided by the Smith County Sheriff's Office.

Gallery Credit: Smith County Sheriff's Office

Gregg County Law Enforcement Arrest 47 On Felony Charges Last Week (05.05.24)

The following individuals were recently arrested and booked into the Gregg County Jail and received at least one felony charge. These individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Some individuals have posted bail and are out of jail at this time while others are waiting for a bond hearing or court date.

All charges were current at the time this article was created, but some charges may have been dropped since.

Some of the individuals below were detained by Gregg County deputies and are being held on a US Marshal, Federal, or Immigration detainer.

All information is provided by an open records request by the Gregg County Sheriff's Office.

Gallery Credit: Gregg County Sheriff's Office

57 Felony Arrests Were Made In Gregg County Last Week (04.15.24)

The following individuals were recently arrested and booked into the Gregg County Jail and received at least one felony charge. These individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Some individuals have posted bail and are out of jail at this time while others are waiting for a bond hearing or court date.

All charges were current at the time this article was created, but some charges may have been dropped since.

Some of the individuals below were detained by Gregg County deputies and are being held on a US Marshal, Federal, or Immigration detainer.

All information is provided by an open records request by the Gregg County Sheriff's Office.

Gallery Credit: Gregg County Sheriff's Office

No April Foolin' For These 38 People That Were Arrested In Gregg County

There were a lot of pranks and jokes played on people this past Friday because it was April Fool's Day, but for these people in the following mug shots, it was no joke. All of these people are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. (April 04, 2022)

Gallery Credit: Gregg County Sheriff's Office

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