Crime

Lumberton man arrested for Louisiana child sex abuse material

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s office announced the arrest a Texas man in connection with the distribution of child sexual abuse material in Assumption Parish, reported WAFB.com.

Beaumont Police investigating shooting involving group of juveniles near Tinseltown

The Beaumont Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred March 8 in the parking lot near Waffle House and Cinemark Tinseltown.On March 8, 2026, at approximately 9:33 p.m., officers responded to reports of shots fired in the area of 3865 IH-10.

BPD seeking help in woman's murder

The Beaumont Police Department (BPD) is asking for the public’s assistance in the investigation into the murder of Chrishiann Joy Marks, 33, of Beaumont.March 1, at 11:37 p.m., officers responded to Pine Club Apartments, 5015 Pine St., in reference to a victim of a shooting.

Jail report reveals sexual assault arrest

Brandon Zachary Junker, 28, was arrested Feb. 26 by the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) for a 2023 sexual assault warrant from Lumberton PD. At press time, Junker remained in custody under a $200,000 bond.Two more jail inmates also remain behind bars with high bond amounts.

OC man under $1.66M bond for child sex crimes

A 36-year-old man was arrested on multiple charges for child sex crimes, according to the Orange County Jail report.Edward Anthony Hoffman III, was arrested and jailed Feb.

NPD: Man nabbed on multiple drug charges

Feb. 24, Nederland Police Department (NPD), with assistance from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Narcotic Division and K-9 Unit, executed a search warrant at a residence in the 500 block of N. 25th Street after a lengthy investigation into narcotic activity at this residence.

SETX man arrested in Kentucky for attacking wife

The Hopkinsville (Kentucky) Police Department reported a Southeast Texas man has been arrested.Feb. 22, Sonny Williams, 31, of Sour Lake, was charged with second-degree assault (domestic violence) and first-degree criminal mischief.

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.