June 14, 2025 - A Timpson man has received eight years probation in a sexual assault of a minor case that began in May 2023.
The 273rd Judicial District Court, Judge James Payne, Jr. presiding, has accepted a guilty plea on May 6, 2025 from Ja’Voiskieon (Vosky) Trae’Shun Howard on the charge of aggravated sexual assault of a child, first degree felony. He was arrested on October 21, 2023, for the sexual assault of a 13-year-old that occurred May 27, 2023, when Howard was then 17.
Craig Washington was the attorney for Howard and representing the state was Stephanie Stroud on behalf of the Shelby County District Attorney's office.
The guilty plea outlines that Howard received eight years deferred probation and is required to register as a sex offender. According to court documents, Howard is to have no contact with the victim, and no unsupervised contact with anyone under the age of 17. College attendance out of state will be subject to interstate compact approval.
Per the court documents, Howard must provide confirmation from the college of his acceptance and his ability to attend and participate in class. Howard has also been fined $2,500 and is rewsponsible for $290 in court costs.
Child Safety Zones supplement to conditions of community supervision and specific to Jasper, Newton, Sabine, San Augustine and Shelby Counties indicate Howard is prohibited from going in, on or within 1,000 feet of the premises of any public or private school, playground or park where children gather, daycare or childcare facility, little league ball park, toy stores, video arcades, or game rooms where children gather, youth event where children participate or are entertained.
In the event Howard were to move to another jurisdiction, he must comply with the Child Safety Zones established by the respective county.
Court documents also indicate Howard shall be able to live in the home with his 16-year-old brother, and he shall be able to have supervised contact with immediate family under the age of 17 with adult supervision.
