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Greg Carpio

Greg Carpio

Kirbyville game room robber sought

In a Sept. 26 social media post, Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) deputies asked for the public’s help finding the third alleged thief reportedly responsible for robbing a Kirbyville game room Aug. 16.
James Russell Smith

James Russell Smith

Gas station Samaritan thwarts robbery

According to a report released Sept. 23 by Port Arthur police, a gas station bystander interceded after witnessing a 62-year-old man’s attempt to rob a clerk at the West Port Arthur Road store Sept. 20. At approximately 9:53 p.m.
Domonique Marysa Janae Jones

Domonique Marysa Janae Jones

Beaumont United drug dealer indicted

Four months after a Beaumont United High School (BUHS) security guard caught an 18-year-old student with several e-cigarettes and ecstasy pills she intended to sell, a Jefferson County grand jury indicted the Timberwolf teen for possession of a controlled substance in a drug-free zone.
Referrals for violence at BISD's secondary schools (first 23 days of school)

Referrals for violence at BISD's secondary schools (first 23 days of school)

Detailed data denotes violent incidents at Beaumont schools

During the first 23 days of school, Beaumont ISD high school and middle school campuses reported 158 unique disciplinary referrals for violent incidents that include staff and student assaults, instigating fights, mutual combat, bullying and “one-sided hitting,” according to state-mandated district...
Clayton Lewis Carter

Clayton Lewis Carter

Man charged in murder of missing man

A Hardin County man is in jail under a $2.565 million bond in the murder of a former Jefferson County employee  who was reported missing last week. Hardin County Sheriff Mark Davis said Clayton Lewis Carter, 36, of Kountze was arrested Sept.
BPD responds to threats of an active shooter at BISD's Early College High School Photo by B. Scott McLendon

BPD responds to threats of an active shooter at BISD's Early College High School Photo by B. Scott McLendon

BPD finds ECHS shooting threat false

More than 50 Beaumont police officers and federal agents swarmed BISD’s Early College High School campus after hearing a false report about a gunman having shot more than 20 students Sept. 22. Officers found no one injured and no shooter at the school.
Albert Nolen

Albert Nolen

Out & About with Albert Sept. 29-Oct. 5

A feathery evening Last Friday evening was a successful culmination of the 35th Art Museum of Southeast Texas “Fashion with Fathers” Gala chaired by Julie Casanova and Gerald Farha along with committee members Kit Ohmstede, Camille Ohmstede, Janey and Michelle Phelan and yours truly.