Crime

Drone drops contraband in prison, pilot arrested

Announcing federal charges against a man accused of using a drone to deliver contraband to prisoners at the Federal Correctional Complex in Beaumont, local U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston, along with FBI representatives, said it was only the third such case in the country to develop into charges.

BREAKING: Dangerous fugitive wanted

The Vidor Police Department is asking the public’s assistance in locating a dangerous wanted fugitive, Timothy Bryan Claypool age 31.

State candidate claims conwoman AGAIN pilfered campaign account

In a move even more bold than her alleged victim could have anticipated, Texas District 22 candidate Christian “Manuel” Hayes reports that a Beaumont conwoman again pilfered from his campaign finance account in April – even after suspect Mary Bond was reported to local police and the Texas Rangers...

VPD serves warrant for felon with firearm

On Thursday, May 26, officers with the Vidor Police Department served a felony warrant for possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.

JCSO seeks Stuckey's stealer

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) has asked for assistance in identifying a person of interest in a theft that took place on Friday, April 29, at Stuckey’s Travel Center. The man, pictured left, allegedly stole from the Interstate 10 gas station near Fannett.

PA pair indicted for McDonald's murder

A pair of Port Arthur men were indicted for murder May 11 after a “combative conversation” in a McDonald’s parking lot turned deadly.

Charges pending for Bond out on bond

“You can put that in your f***ing paper,” alleged con woman Mary Bond said leaving the Jefferson County Courthouse following a hearing in criminal District Court on May 17, threatening to sue those covering her alleged crimes in the media.

Game room robber evades PAPD

PAPD officers have asked for the public’s help identifying a man accused of robbing 3 Diamonds Game Room May 6. At about 8:25 a.m., PAPD officers responded to 2248 Memorial Blvd. at 3 Diamonds Game Room, in reference to a robbery.

Probation violation earns man life sentence

After hearing a 22-year-old Port Arthur resident had violated his parole for two aggravated assaults due to a home invasion-turned murder, a Jefferson County judge sentenced the man to life in prison. Judge John B.

Drug dog finds crack in man's undergarments

After calling PAPD Canine Duc to a traffic stop, where the officer sniffed approximately three ounces of crack cocaine in a man’s underwear, police arrested a 52-year-old man April 26. At about 6 p.m., PAPD officers conducted a traffic stop in the 2900 block of 22nd Street.