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Kinkajou caper

On the lam for nearly two weeks, a family in Silsbee is seeking the return of lost pet, “Georgie” the kinkajou, commonly called a “honey bear.” According to a public request asking for assistance in locating the missing Georgie, the kinkajou is a family pet that escaped his enclosure.

Bragging on Beaumont

Mayor Robin Mouton expressed elation at the future prospects for Beaumont during her 2022 State of the City address on Sept. 8, at the Event Centre.

Divers recover man's body at Boomtown USA

The body of a Silsbee man was recovered after he was reported missing Sept. 9 while operating a dredge boat. Elisha McMahon III, 62, of Silsbee, was reported missing at about noon.

BPD apprehends heroin handler

Beaumont police reportedly arrested a 43-year-old resident with 800 grams of heroin in his possession. According to a news release from the Beaumont Police Department (BPD), on Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 5:13 p.m., officers were patrolling the area of Lucas Drive and Concord Road in Beaumont.

Local teens arrested for assault, auto theft

An assemblage of law enforcement agencies collaborated to arrest five Jefferson County teenagers allegedly responsible for an aggravated robbery and car theft that occurred in a Seguin Walmart parking lot Sept. 5.

Hike and bike harasser arrested

Beaumont police reportedly arrested a 37-year-old man at the Gulf Terrace Hike and Bike Trail after he allegedly tried to kidnap a woman. On Sunday, Sept. 11, at about 9:15 a.m.

SPD: Three arrested on felony charges

Three people were arrested on felony charges by the Silsbee Police Department. According to the SPD arrest report, Richard Lynn Bishop III, 24, was arrested Sept. 8 for evading arrest with vehicle — a third-degree felony. He also had a warrant out from another agency. Sept.

Hardin County residents arrested by TCSO

Three Hardin County residents were arrested by Tyler County Sheriff’s Office deputies recently, according to Tyler County Sheriff Bryan Weatherford. Sept. 3, Israel Compoz, 27, of Kountze, was arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and unlawful possession of a firearm.

$1.6 million bond set for man who threatens judges

The Chambers County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) reported the arrest of a 30-year-old man on Sept. 10 who threatened district judges. His bond was set at $1.6 million by Pct. 6 Justice of the Peace Larry Cryer.

Take Yourself & a Loved One to the Doctor Day

Jefferson County Pct. 4 Commissioner Everette “Bo” Alfred is readying his office to again host the annual Take Yourself & a Loved One to the Doctor Day in Southeast Texas on Saturday, Sept. 17, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Cathedral of Faith Baptist Church of Beaumont, 3755 Fannett Road.