Crime

BPD detectives investigating homicide

June 16, officers responded to the 2900 block of Astor in reference to a deceased person at 10 a.m., according to the Beaumont Police Department (BPD).A city of Beaumont Water Department employee discovered a deceased male near fishing equipment along the edge of a drainage ditch.

Man held on more than $1 million bond in sex abuse case

Man held on more than $1 million bond in sex abuse caseAn elderly man was arrested June 11 on sex-related charges, according to the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office jail report.

Numerous arrests in Orange County

Law enforcement made numerous arrests on various charges, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office jail report.June 15: Chelsea Kay Smith, 35, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, $100,000 bond.

Assault suspect arrested in Port Arthur

U.S. Marshals arrested a suspect June 11 in connection with a May assault, according to the Port Arthur Police Department.Tyler Shane Jackson was booked into the Jefferson County Correctional Facility on an aggravated assault charge.

Vidor man arrested for unlawful restraint

Mark Marie, 43, of Vidor, was arrested June 14 and booked into jail, according to the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies responded to the 200 block of County Road 828 regarding a welfare check involving a possible emotionally disturbed person.

BC man pleads guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material

Allen Ryan Wilkenfeld, 41, pleaded guilty June 10 in 128th District Court and was sentenced to 20 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, according to the Orange County District Attorney’s Office.

Child injured in accidental shooting

A 5-year-old child suffered a gunshot wound in a shooting June 11.According to the Beaumont Police Department, at 2:46 p.m., officers responded to 4050 Maida Rd. in reference to a victim of a shooting.Upon arrival, officers located the child inside of the residence with a gunshot wound.

Woman convicted of felony drug possession

Billie Jo Petty, 46, was convicted June 9 of felony possession of a controlled substance in 128th District Court and sentenced to 18 months in a state jail facility, according to the Orange County District Attorney’s Office.

OPD: Search warrants result in three arrests

Three people were arrested on drug charges after authorities executed two search warrants June 11, according to Sgt. Isaac T. Henry III of the Orange Police Department (OPD).

Shooting suspect apprehended

A suspect was arrested June 11 following a shooting on Beaumont’s west side, according to the Beaumont Police Department (BPD).Officers responded at 8:31 p.m. to the 900 block of Park Meadow in reference to a shooting victim.