Crime

Tax preparer faces federal fraud cases for inflating client returns

A Beaumont woman has been charged in connection with federal tax return fraud in the Eastern District of Texas, according to an announcement from the U.S. Attorney Attorney’s Office on April 29.

Former fire chief sentenced for child pornography

More than five years have passed since former Port Neches Fire Chief Paul Nelson was found in possession of child pornography. An investigation by the Port Neches Police Department stemming from an online tip from the National Center for Exploited or Missing Children led to the discovery in 2021.

Driver arrested in crash that killed child

A 56-year-old drunk driver was arrested on an intoxication manslaughter charge following an April 24 crash in Vidor that killed a 3-year-old passenger. The crash occurred about 9:29 p.m. on Highway 12 and involved three vehicles.

Correctional officer arrested for oppression

A Texas Department of Criminal Justice correctional officer assigned to the Stiles Unit in Beaumont has been arrested on an official oppression charge, according to jail records.Temetra Alvis Childress-Adams, 46, of Orange, was arrested April 22 and booked into the Jefferson County Jail.

Interdiction leads fentanyl near school

April 22, the Orange Police Department (OPD) reported, a traffic stop led to a man being arrested on multiple charges, including drug violations.At 1:13 p.m.

Juveniles arrested in shooting, hit-and-run

Two juveniles were arrested following a shots-fired incident and a hit-and-run crash in Beaumont’s west end, the Beaumont Police Department reported.April 21 at 5:42 p.m., officers responded to Calder Avenue and Caldwood Drive in reference to reports of gunfire and a hit-and-run crash.

Two adults, two juveniles arrested after chase

The Beaumont Police Department arrested four suspects April 25 in connection with a disturbance in a parking lot in the 6100 block of Eastex Freeway. BPD officers, along with the Southeast Texas Violent Crime Task Force, were called to the scene at 8:27 p.m.

Suspects nabbed in Hardin County

A man remains in jail after he was arrested on drug charges, according to a jail report from the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office.Duane Eric Gilbert, 46, was arrested April 15 by the Texas Department of Public Safety on three counts of manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance.

OC woman arrested in icepick stabbing

Misty Nicole Sparks, 40, was arrested April 17 in connection with a stabbing in Deweyville, authorities said.Sparks is accused of stabbing a man with an icepick. She was taken into custody about 10 p.m. by the Orange Police Department, according to Newton County Sheriff Colton Havard.

Traffic stop nets drugs, guns and $200K

April 14, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office reported the seizure of narcotics, firearms and a large amount of cash following a traffic stop.A Highway Interdiction Unit deputy stopped a vehicle for speeding on Interstate 10. A K-9 alerted to the presence of narcotics, leading to a search.