CRIME & SAFETY
UPDATE — Cell phone records, surveillance, witness statements used to arrest suspect in teen girl’s shooting
Detectives with the Port Arthur Police Department utilized cell phone records, video surveillance and witness statements to place Marcus Glen Kemper, 20, at the scene of a violent Port Arthur shooting, according to a probable cause affidavit. Kemper was arrested Thursday while at work in Austin by members of the U.S. Marshals Service, PAPD Chief […] The post UPDATE — Cell phone records, surveillance, witness statements used to arrest suspect in teen girl’s shooting appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Orange County man on parole for theft arrested in another suspected theft
A 47-year-old Vidor man with a lengthy criminal history was indicted by a Jefferson County grand jury this week for breaking into a truck and stealing clothes. A man told police he parked his truck at Comfort Suites on March 18 while staying at the hotel. When he returned to his vehicle the next day […] The post Orange County man on parole for theft arrested in another suspected theft appeared first on Orange Leader.
A call for peace—mural artist, community leader talks combating crime and gun control in Orange Mound
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Founder of Stop The Killing - Cut the Beef Community Development Program Keith Leachman has been fighting for over a decade to push for peace in the historical streets of Orange Mound. But he said his efforts to combat violence are being overrun by lax gun...
58-year-old Beaumont woman severely injured in ATV crash Wednesday evening in west Jefferson County
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Texas — A 58-year-old Beaumont woman was severely injured Wednesday evening in an ATV crash in west Jefferson County. The crash happened on Lawhon Road in Beaumont between Cheek and China at about 5:25 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, according to a news release from the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Beaumont teen sentenced to federal prison for having a gun in a social media post
BEAUMONT, Texas — A Beaumont teen, who is a convicted felon, has been sentenced to federal prison for having a gun in a social media post. 19-year-old Reginald Guillory, Jr. was sentenced to 51 months after pleading guilty to to being a felon in possession of a firearm, according to an Eastern District of Texas news release.
Groves Police Department arrests and responses: April 17-23
Groves Police Department officers made the following arrests and responded to the following calls from April 17 to April 23: April 17 Eric Jones, 40, was arrested for theft in the 6000 block of 39th Street. A theft was reported in the 4100 block of Main. An assault was reported in the 2400 block of […] The post Groves Police Department arrests and responses: April 17-23 appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Port Neches Police Department arrests and responses: April 8-21
Port Neches Police Department officers made the following arrests from April 8 to April 21: Andrew Barnett, 34, expired registration/license plate(s) and other agency warrant(s) Daniel Buck, 45, criminal mischief Rotier Daniels, 44, other agency warrant(s) Connor Ferguson, 18, Port Neches traffic warrant(s) James Bruno, 43, evading arrest/detention using vehicle or watercraft Jose Cantu, Jr., 45, […] The post Port Neches Police Department arrests and responses: April 8-21 appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Two Men Killed in Boat Collision with Yacht Near Boca Chita Key Identified
A tragic collision between a small boat and a yacht off Boca Chita Key claimed the lives of two men this past weekend. The deceased were identified as Jorge Marenco, 49, of Miami, and Jose Turcios, 51, from Beaumont, Texas, confirmed the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, as reported by NBC Miami.
Interim Port Arthur fire chief talks department morale, next plans in wake of leadership shakeup
For recently appointed Interim Port Arthur Fire Chief Robert Havens, the goal going forward is to work with the city, fire department, community and all the partners to move the department forward. He wants to continue enhancing and providing the best service possible for the residents of the city. Havens, who holds the rank of […] The post Interim Port Arthur fire chief talks department morale, next plans in wake of leadership shakeup appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Port Neches man indicted for home burglary along Llano Street
The alleged getaway driver who brought two males to burglarize a Port Neches home was indicted this week by a Jefferson County grand jury. Port Neches Police Department investigators contend Jose Gabriel Cortez, 19, of Port Neches, was the driver of a Nissan Altima involved in the burglary. Port Neches Police Department officers were called […] The post Port Neches man indicted for home burglary along Llano Street appeared first on Port Arthur News.
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