Crime

Detectives seeking public’s assistance in homicide investigation

The Beaumont Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in the investigation into the murder of Chrishiann Marks.On Sunday, March 1, 2026, at approximately 11:37 p.m., Beaumont Police responded to Pine Club Apartments, located at 5015 Pine Street, in reference to a victim of a shooting.

BPD investigating homicide at 5015 Pine

On Sunday, March 1, 2026 at approximately 11:37 p.m., Officers responded to 5015 Pine in reference to a victim of a shooting. When officers arrived, they located a deceased female inside of an apartment. Detectives have detained a person of interest. The investigation is ongoing.

Orange County arrests reported

An elderly man was placed in custody on a $302,550 bond after he was arrested for injury to a child/elderly or disabled with intent to cause bodily injury, interfering with emergency, and assault. Ronald Wayne Harris, 66, was arrested Feb. 21.

Child sex crime, drug charges highlight recent arrests

A male suspect sits in custody under a $650,000 bond for child sex crimes, according to the jail report of the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office (HSCO).

K9 assists in capture of alleged burglar

Feb. 19, Beaumont Police Department (BPD) reported officers responded to the 2300 block of South 4th Street in reference to a burglary in progress at 7:16 p.m., and reportedly spotted a male suspect found to be in possession of stolen property; then, the suspect fled the scene on foot.

School bus driver arrested for DWI with students aboard

A Lumberton ISD bus driver was released on a $10,000 bond after authorities said he was arrested for being intoxicated while transporting students.Feb. 23, Glenn Edward Seamans, 65, of Lumberton, was charged with driving while intoxicated with a child passenger younger than 15.

Years of abuse, followed by years of legal wrangling from child predator, finally ends with years in prison for geriatric offender

Feb. 17, with 1,631 days of lingering in the court system to his credit, Ronald Lee Tyler, 81, finally admitted to sex crimes committed against Jefferson County’s children, members of his own family.

Jail report: Some suspects face high bonds

Several arrests led to high bond amounts, including for a crime against a child, according to the jail report by the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO).Sierra Danielle Williams, 26, was jailed after she was arrested by HCSO for abandoning/endangering a child with invalid intent on Feb. 14.

Woman arrested after high-speed chase

Feb. 16, a female driver, who refused to pull over for a traffic stop by a Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputy, led police on a chase into Orange County with speed reaching more than 100 mph.Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Chief Donte Miller reported the woman was driving a car with Florida plates.

Known predator held on $400k bond

Jasper County Sheriff Chuck Havard reported that Christopher Glen Stimits was arraigned Feb. 15 by Gina Cleveland, Justice of the Peace for Precinct 4, and bond was set at $400,000.The charge stems from what authorities describe as a recent violent assault involving his girlfriend.