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Groves meth dealer sentenced

A Groves man who pleaded guilty to meth distribution was sentenced to more than 15 years in federal prison, according to an announcement from the office of Eastern District of Texas U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston.

Gold Pro ‘scam artist’ eyes bench trial

An allegedly duplicitous pecuniary profiteer accused of stealing more than $1.4 million from patrons nationwide asked a judge Jan. 9 for his case to be set for a bench trial. Michael James White, 34, CEO of Beaumont-based Gold Pro LLC.

Four teens arrested fleeing in stolen auto

Saturday, Jan. 7, Beaumont Police Department officers patrolling in the area of Lucas and Concord just before midnight observed a stolen Hyundai Elantra, according to a news release from the department.

Port Arthur man found with auto Glock

Jan. 5, 26-year-old Javier Jesus Morales, of Port Arthur, pleaded guilty to possession of an unregistered firearm before U.S. District Judge Marcia A.

Firearms sends Vidor felon back to prison

Jan. 5, Job Allen Smith, 49, of Vidor, pleaded guilty to a federal firearms violation in the Eastern District of Texas, before U.S. District Judge Marcia A. Crone. According to court documents, on Nov.

LPD: Detain Dozen

The Lumberton Police Department reported 12 people were arrested from Jan. 3-10. Dec. 9, Yuxiang Mao, 19, was arrested for unlawfully carrying a weapon (Class A misdemeanor) and Lover G. Garrett, 46, was arrested for criminal trespass (Class B). Dec. 7, two people were arrested on drug charges.

PD seeking help in solving murder

Beaumont Police Department (BPD) investigators need help solving the murder of Joshua Yates. Dec. 31, 2021 at 7:35 p.m., Beaumont Police responded to a welfare check and located Joshua Yates, 34, of Beaumont, deceased in his home. The investigation revealed Yates died from gunshot wounds.

Silsbee PD substance suspects

Two people were arrested on multiple charges on the same day, according to the Silsbee Police Department. Jan. 6, Brandon Dwayne McGalin, 35, was arrested for unlawful possession of a firearm by felon, a third-degree felony and possession of a controlled substance, Penalty Group 1, 200-400 grams.

Juvenile in custody over school threat

A 13-year-old juvenile was taken into custody after allegedly posting a threat on social media. According to a Jan. 6 announcement by Vidor ISD officials, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) was made aware of the juvenile’s threat on Snapchat.

Hardin Co. man admits to possessing over 600 child porn images

Just days into the New Year, U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston announced a guilty plea from Hardin County’s Michael Joseph Fontenot, 50, admitting to possession of child pornography before U.S. District Judge Marcia A. Crone.