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Two men indicted for aggravated robbery in Cheek
Two men have been indicted for an aggravated robbery in Cheek. The 28- and a 21-year-old Beaumont men were indicted in early June by a Jefferson County grand jury for aggravated robbery. The robbery was reported at 11:03 p.m. on April 11 at the Kidd Grocery at 8618 Kidd Rd.,...
Beaumont officers, Jefferson County deputies make 24 arrests during crime suppression op
BEAUMONT, Texas — Beaumont Police and Jefferson County deputies ran a crime suppression operation last week that resulted in 24 arrests and the recovery of two guns. The "violent crime suppression operation," which ran from Wednesday, June 24, 2024, through Saturday, June 28, 2024, was a collaborative effort of the police department and the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, according to a news release from the Beaumont Police Department.
Crackdown on crime in the Golden Triangle
Both the Beaumont Police Department and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department say they’re cracking down on crime and they executed their Violent Crime Suppression Operation from June 24th to June 28th in known high-crime areas. Police say the 96 hour effort resulted in 70 high-risk traffic stops, 24...
Vidor company builds new airboats for Jefferson County rescue efforts
Sheriff Zena Stephens of Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department received two new airboats just in time for Hurricane Season. Patriot Airboat Corporation of Vidor was the successful bidder selected to manufacture these high-performance airboats. “We enjoyed working with Captain Danny Walker on all the details of the new equipment,” said Faron Floyd, president of Patriot Airboats. […] The post Vidor company builds new airboats for Jefferson County rescue efforts appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Weather update: Tracking Hurricane Beryl
The National Weather Service has issued updated forecasts for Hurricane Beryl. While forecasted impacts to Southeast Texas are minimal, Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick and his office have been monitoring the storm. “We want people to be prepared,” Branick said. “We’ve been monitoring it ever since it appeared out there.” As of 11 a.m. Wednesday […] The post Weather update: Tracking Hurricane Beryl appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Violent Crime Suppression Operation nets 24 arrests
BEAUMONT — A sting targeting certain areas to curb violent crime across Beaumont led to traffic stops, arrests, suspected drugs and weapons. The Beaumont Police Department, in collaboration with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, conducted a Violent Crime Suppression Operation from June 24 to June 28, 2024. Operation Results: – 70 high-risk traffic stops – […] The post Violent Crime Suppression Operation nets 24 arrests appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Fwd: Beaumont police and Jefferson County Sheriff's Office conduct violent crime suppression operation
BEAUMONT, Texas — The Beaumont Police Department, in collaboration with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, conducted a Violent Crime Suppression Operation from June 24 to June 28, 2024. This initiative targeted key areas to curb violent crime across the city, resulting in significant enforcement actions, according to a press...
Deputies seize five pounds of meth, fentanyl in traffic stop
Two Louisiana men were arrested late last week on drug charges following a traffic stop in Jefferson County. According to information from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, detectives with the Jefferson County Narcotics Interdiction Division conducted a routine traffic stop on Interstate-10 near Major Drive in Beaumont. Detectives searched the car with probable cause. They […] The post Deputies seize five pounds of meth, fentanyl in traffic stop appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Sheriff credits trained unit for over 70 pounds of meth, other drugs discovered on I-10
JEFFERSON COUNTY — Two recent drug busts that started with traffic stops on Interstate 10 allowed the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office to seize more than 70 pounds of meth and other drugs. Jefferson County Sheriff Zena Stephens says her office's Drug Interdiction Unit has undergone extensive training to identify...
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