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CRIME & SAFETY
Beaumont man struck, killed late Thursday night by hit-and-run driver
BEAUMONT, Texas — Beaumont Police are investigating the death of a 52-year-old Beaumont man who was struck by a hit-and-run driver late Thursday night along College St. just east of Dowlen Rd. Officers were sent to the 6700 block of College St at about 10:19 p.m. according to a...
Three-car crash leaves one dead in Jefferson County
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Texas — The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a three car crash that killed a man on Interstate 10 mile marker 831 at around noon Saturday. DPS says that the preliminary investigation revealed that a Honda accord was speeding down the interstate traveling eastbound, before...
Beaumont Police Department unveils new 'Real-Time Crime Center'
BEAUMONT, Texas — The Beaumont Police Department is showing off its new "real-time crime center" which has been two years in the making. "Fusus" is the name of the system that the center uses and it is billed as being able to help stop crime as it's happening. City...
Assault, unlawful firearm possession top list of indictments
A Jefferson County grand jury handed down indictments to a number of individuals this week. Vanessa M. Buentello, 39, Beaumont transient, was indicted for assault peace officer/judge for an incident that occurred June 22. Vanessa M. Buentello, 39, Beaumont transient, was indicted for assault peace officer/judge for an incident that occurred June 22. Ramone L. […] The post Assault, unlawful firearm possession top list of indictments appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Missing teen from Jasper found
JASPER — Update: Jasper Police says that Burford was found safely located and her parents have been notified. Previous Reporting: A teenage girl from Jasper is currently missing and suspected to be in Port Arthur, according to the Jasper Police Department. Bryllen Burford, 13, is about 5'7" and 120...
Fatal accident in Bridge City leads to intoxication manslaughter arrest
A fatal accident early Friday in Bridge City claimed the life of a man from Orange and resulted in one arrest. A press release from the Bridge City Police Department said BCPD received a 911 call around 1 a.m. on Friday about a possible vehicle crash in the 1300 block of FM 1442/West Roundbunch. Officers […] The post Fatal accident in Bridge City leads to intoxication manslaughter arrest appeared first on Orange Leader.
Vidor bank robbery investigation continues
VIDOR — The investigation into Thursday’s bank robbery in Vidor is continuing as officials seek leads in the crime. Vidor Police Chief Rod Carroll said they are working with the FBI on the case. Police received a call at 11:12 a.m. Thursday that a bank robbery had just occurred at First State Bank of Texas […] The post Vidor bank robbery investigation continues appeared first on Orange Leader.
Beaumont Fire Department resorts to pen, paper to log calls during global computer outage
BEAUMONT, Texas — Some of Southeast Texas' first responders felt the effects overnight of a global technology outage that affected companies and services around the world. By about midnight the effects were being felt at the Beaumont Fire Department, according to Captain Waylon Evan. The issues at the fire...
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