A joint investigation between the Orange County Sheriff's Office and the Orange Police Department has led to the arrest of a man suspected of dealing cocaine in Orange County. The suspect, Bryan Nichols, fled on foot, while being served a warrant.
A joint investigation between the Orange County Sheriff's Office and the Orange Police Department has led to the arrest of a man suspected of dealing cocaine in Orange County. The suspect, Bryan Nichols, fled on foot, while being served a warrant. He was quickly apprehended and was in possession of…
Steady rain in downtown Beaumont arrived around 1:45 Tuesday afternoon as Tropical Storm Edouard approaches the Texas Coast. More than five inches are expected in parts of Southeast Texas.
Weather updates and closures:+The city of Beaumont has closed all city offices effective 1:00 pm Tuesday Sept 1.+Orange County Judge John Gothia has announced the closure of all county offices effective 2:00 pm Tuesday, Sept 1. Judge Gothia has also ordered a disaster of declaration. +The city…
The City of Beaumont Office of Emergency Management is actively monitoring Tropical Storm Edouard. Residents are encouraged to stay weather aware and follow trusted, vetted sources for official updates and safety information. Expect a rain event. Periods of heavy rainfall may lead to localized…
Upgrades are underway at the Jasper County. Jail. "The 14 bed addition will be ready for housing in about 45 days. Additionally, we are having all of our electronics security systems upgraded. These are much needed improvements." Sheriff Chuck Havard told The Examiner. Access to emergency mental…
Entergy Texas has crews ready to respond to potential impacts of the incoming storm. Forecasts indicate Edward could bring up to five inches of rain. For power updates, go to Entergy's webpage and click on the outage map.
Provost Umphrey Law Firm announces the resolution of a wrongful death lawsuit filed on behalf of Tiffani McInnis, the daughter of Kimberly Langwell, who was murdered in 1999. The lawsuit was filed against Terry Lee Rose Sr., whose was Langwell's boyfriend. The judgement awards McInnis…
Due to the tropical system approaching, nearly every school district across Southeast Texas will not have classes today, Tue Sep 1. This includes all four Lamar campuses along with private schools. For information on your school, check you district's social media pages.
Thanks to a generous donation from Lumberton residents Mike and Dorthy Denton, K-9 Officers Rocco and Ranger have protective vests. "These are the top of line vests that are personally fitted for each police dog" Lumberton Chief of Police Danny Sullins told the Examiner. " The Denton's wanted to…
The Southeast Texas Violent Crime Task Force conducted Crime Suppression Operation Aug 25 - Aug 26 throughout Beaumont and Mid-County. The operation focused on locations identified through law enforcement intelligence, citizen complaints, and recent criminal activity. The operation utilized of…
I-10 east, near the Downtown exit in Beaumont, has reopened. Around 7:40 Monday morning an eastbound 18-wheeler was involved on a wreck causing the semi to tip over spilling haz-mat materials onto the interstate.There were no injuries. The interstate was closed for more than five hours.
