The News

BISD Police Officer indicted

The Jefferson County Grand Jury has indicted Beaumont Independent School District Police Officer Michael Trahan for allegedly committing the offense of aggravated sexual assault of a female.

The incident is said to have occurred on April 15, 2011, following his work at an extra job. The indictment states Trahan coerced the alleged victim into performing oral sex on him using his authority as a peace officer.

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Squabble over "Love Interests" leads to stabbing

A 29-year-old man arguing with his girlfriend's ex-boyfriend turned violent early Saturday morning when Clint Owens stabbed William Castille, the Port Arthur Police reported in a statement.

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Inter-county pursuit ends with car aflame

 

A car chase that started in Hardin County, ended on Interstate 10 around Beaumont when the vehicle lost control, crashed and caught fire.

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UPDATE! Horrific and heartless

The search for a lost cat named Jack in the city of Port Arthur led to the discovery of inhumane practices and mistreatment of animals by employees of the animal control department there, an investigation by The Examiner has found.

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Pot plants discovered in Pinehurst

Pinehurst Police Department Chief Fred Hanauer has confirmed the agency has confiscated marijuana plants growing in a wooded area on Gunn Drive in Pinehurst. 

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