JCSO searches for murder suspect

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  • Carron Joseph Dickenson, Jr
    Carron Joseph Dickenson, Jr
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Deputies with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) Fugitive Warrant Division are asking for the community’s help in locating a  29-year-old man who has outstanding warrants for aggravated robbery and murder.

On Friday, Oct. 28, BPD detectives obtained a murder warrant and an aggravated robbery warrant for Carron Joseph Dickenson, Jr., a 29-year-old Beaumont resident. Detectives seek Dickenson for the Sept. 21 murder of Randle Cormier in the 300 block of East Simmons.

According to the original press release, on Sept. 21, at 10:37 p.m., officers responded to the 300 block of Simmons in reference to a victim of a shooting. Upon arrival, the victim, a 46-year-old Beaumont man, advised that a black man known as “Randle,” later identified as Randle Cormier, was at his residence. Cormier pulled out a gun and attempted to rob the victim. Another suspect,
Dickenson, entered the house after Cormier to assist with the robbery.

The 46-year-old resident pulled out his gun and exchanged gunfire with Cormier. Cormier left and was brought to the hospital by private automobile. Cormier died shortly after arrival. The 46-year-old resident was shot numerous times and transported to the hospital by EMS. He was reported in stable condition. Detectives are still interviewing witnesses and investigating the incident.

“If you have information as to the location of Dickenson, contact Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas at (409) 833-TIPS, log on to 833TIPS.com or use the P3 TIPS app and submit your tip using a smartphone or tablet. All tips to Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas will remain anonymous and you may qualify for a cash reward.”