CRIME & SAFETY
Beaumont man gets life in prison for fatal 2022 shooting in pickup truck on Lumberton's Main St
BEAUMONT, Texas — A Hardin County jury has sentenced a 22-year-old Beaumont man to a life sentence for the murder of Beaumont man while the two were driving through Lumberton on Good Friday in 2022. Terry Antonio Johnson III, 22, of Beaumont, was sentenced on Thursday to life in...
Man injured in a tree cutting incident has died, family needs financial help
A man who was very critically injured in a tree cutting accident last month has died, and the family of the man needs financial help. Carl Johnson died on April 11th at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont almost two weeks after the accident occurred on Farm to Market Road 254 near the Peachtree Community west of Jasper. He was flown directly from the scene of the accident to the hospital in Beaumont by helicopter.
Little Cypress-Mauriceville football stadium vandals sentenced; “We hope they take this time to grow”
Two men who previously pleaded guilty to vandalism at the Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School football stadium were sentenced Friday. They each received five years deferred adjudicated probation. As a condition of probation, they are required to pay the full amount of damages in restitution to the school district, which they did, Orange County Assistant District […] The post Little Cypress-Mauriceville football stadium vandals sentenced; “We hope they take this time to grow” appeared first on Orange Leader.
Authorities identify 21-year-old Nederland man killed in ATV crash
A 21-year-old Nederland man died, authorities said, following a Wednesday ATV crash in Newton County. Texas Department of Public Safety troopers investigated the fatal crash on Texas 87, which occurred at the intersection of County Road 3110. The preliminary crash investigation indicates at approximately 3:34 a.m., a Kawasaki ATV was traveling north, while a Nissan Versa […] The post Authorities identify 21-year-old Nederland man killed in ATV crash appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Nederland Police searching for man they say is responsible for theft
NEDERLAND, Texas — Nederland Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man they say is responsible for a recent theft. On Monday, the man stole property from a residence in Nederland. The suspect has multiple tattoos and drives a multicolored Suzuki GSXR motorcycle. If you have...
Local man says he was poisoned when he threatened 2 people with hatchet
A Nederland man reportedly threated two people with a hatchet because they didn’t bring him to Port Arthur to calm down because he was “trippin’ out.” The alleged actions led to an indictment last week. Rodger Dale Allen East, 27, was indicted for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon-family, house for an incident that occurred […] The post Local man says he was poisoned when he threatened 2 people with hatchet appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Port Arthur Police say arrests coming following shooting of 16-year-old local girl
The case involving the shooting of a 16-year-old girl Dec. 29 has been submitted to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office, and police expect to make arrests soon. Port Arthur Police Chief Tim Duriso said the case was submitted late last week and involved two suspects. One of the suspects is a male in his […] The post Port Arthur Police say arrests coming following shooting of 16-year-old local girl appeared first on Port Arthur News.
BPD says con artist used a fraudulent credit card to buy a $7k mechanical bull
Beaumont Police are investigating a case in which they say a man bought a mechanical bull, but after he took possession of the contraption the seller discovered that buyer’s credit card was fraudulent. Police say the mechanical bull was priced at $7,000.00, and it was delivered to a warehouse...
Police say Nederland man flees on motorcycle, tried to run into home
A 27-year-old Nederland man who allegedly fled from police on a motorcycle then tried to flee into his home was indicted by a Jefferson County grand jury last week. According to the probable cause affidavit, Evan Robert Bodin was seen by a Nederland police officer traveling 56 mph in a 30-mph zone on a Kawaski […] The post Police say Nederland man flees on motorcycle, tried to run into home appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Port Neches residents expressing concerns for safety following hit-and-run
PORT NECHES — One Port Neches man is still recovering after Port Neches PD says he was struck by a vehicle while taking out his trash. Now, residents of Earle Street are expressing concerns for roadway safety. Residents say that speeding on Earle Street has been a problem for...
Car strikes Lumberton ISD school bus Wednesday morning, no major injuries
LUMBERTON, Texas — No major injuries were reported Wednesday morning after a car rear-ended a Lumberton ISD school bus. Lumberton Police are investigating after a car struck the rear of the bus at about 6:25 a.m. Wednesday morning near the intersection of Paradise Dr and southbound U.S. Highway 69.
Vital lifeline: 911 dispatchers receiving national recognition
Beaumont — 911 dispatchers play key roles In getting first responders to the scene of crimes and other emergencies. The nation is recognizing their service during this National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. This 911 operations center in Beaumont is one of several across Southeast Texas. It's where a number...
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