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Jefferson County man sentenced for COVID-relief fraud
A Jefferson County man has been sentenced for his criminal involvement with a COVID-relief fraud scheme. Acheon King Aleidron of Beaumont, 35, formerly known as Cameron Alexander, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. He was sentenced to over four years in federal prison, 57 months total, by U.S. District Judge Marcia A. Crone. […] The post Jefferson County man sentenced for COVID-relief fraud 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...
Operation targets violent crime, drugs in Beaumont
Beaumont — 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. The operation targeted key areas to curb violent crime across the city, resulting in significant enforcement actions, according to BPD. Operation Results:. -...
Man sentenced to federal prison for $415,000 COVID-relief fraud
Jefferson County — A Beaumont man has been sentenced for federal violations related to a COVID-relief fraud scheme in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs. Acheon King Aleidron, formerly known as Cameron Alexander, 35, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and was...
Texas Was Home to 2 of the Biggest Traffic Accidents in America
Texas is one of the biggest states to drive through in the country; thousands of people are on the road at all times. Which means, it pays to be extra careful when driving around other drivers. One wrong move and you could end up crashing your car. In fact we've had some of the BIGGEST accidents on the road in U.S. history.
JP: No foul play suspected in death of fisherman near Intracoastal Waterway
Jefferson County — No foul play is suspected in the death of a man who was found in a chair with fishing poles nearby along the Intracoastal Waterway, according to Justice of the Peace Brad Burnett. The judge says the wife of 71-year-old George Wright from Port Arthur called...
Traffic alerts: Monday, July 1
The Texas Department of Transportation issued two traffic alerts for our area on Monday: JEFFERSON COUNTY – The right lane of SH 73 westbound from US 69 to 9th Avenue will be closed starting Monday, July 1 through Wednesday, July 3. Contractors will be working in the area beginning at 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Expect delays. […] The post Traffic alerts: Monday, July 1 appeared first on Port Arthur News.
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