Jafaris Reese, 39, has been missing since June 8, 2025. He was last seen about 2:00 p.m. in the 900 block of Pennygent Lane in Channelview, an area of East Harris County near Beltway 8 and Woodforest Boulevard. On that day he was wearing a red shirt, faded blue jeans and distinctive gold Nike tennis shoes. He has two identifying tattoos: Alijah on the right side of his neck and Jafaris on the back of his arm.

Reese’s vehicle was found the same day in a ditch near the Amazon Distribution Center along the South Sam Houston Parkway. The truck contained his wallet and phone and showed no apparent damage; Reese was not seen in or near the vehicle. Family members report he had been struggling with depression and that on the morning of June 8 he seemed unusually frustrated and said he wanted to lie down and rest. His wife, JoEllen Johnson, and their son left for the movies around 2:00 p.m., and when they returned he was gone.

Search efforts are ongoing with assistance from Texas EquuSearch and others. The NamUs entry is MP148962. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Missing Persons Unit at 713‑274‑9270, Crime Stoppers at 713‑222‑TIPS, or the provided email. Did anyone in the Channelview area see Reese or his vehicle on June 8, 2025?