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Silsbee man arrested for theft

The Silsbee Police Department reportedly arrested a 21-year-old man July 2 for theft. Officers arrested J’Corrian Sells, of Silsbee, and charged him with two counts of theft, $100-$750 (Class-B misdemeanor), along with failure to keep bicycle on right side of road (Class C).

Man arrested for assaulting wife

A Hardin County man was arrested and charged with assault after he allegedly attacked his wife. According to Tyler County Sheriff Bryan Weatherford, Steven Jordan, 32, of Village Mills, was arrested June 24.

LPD lists array of arrests

Lumberton police arrested three people on drug charges, according to a report by the Lumberton Police Department (LPD).

Silsbee man skips sex offender registry

Two days after the 22-year-old Silsbee man’s arrest June 27, a Jefferson County grand jury indicted a once-registered sex offender for failing to keep his predatory status updated when he moved to Beaumont.

PNPD: Fleeing fugitive shot and killed

Port Neches officers shot and killed a 21-year-old wanted suspect who fled from law enforcement July 5 in a stolen car before he crashed into a patrol unit, according to a report from the city’s police chief.

Gun malfunction saves BPD officers

Two Beaumont police officers survived an alleged murder attempt after a teenager’s gun malfunctioned at an apartment complex on Dowlen Road July 3. At about 6 p.m.

BPD searches for man, missing teen

Beaumont police investigators say they’re searching for a 42-year-old man who reportedly has a missing 15-year-old girl with him. According to a report from BPD, Scott Joseph Courville Jr. is described as a 42-year-old white male, 5-foot-8, 180 pounds, with a brown Mohawk hairstyle.

Live music for July 7-13

July 7-13 Blue Martini (Golden Nugget) Fri., July 8: Electric Circus Sat., July 9: Electric Circus Bullfish (Orangefield) Sat., July 9: Curse & The Cure Dylan’s (Port Arthur) Thurs., July 7: Caleb Williams Fri., July 8: Dead or Alive Sat., July 9: Justin Martindale & The Backstabbers Sun.

Hands-On History: Kids 100 Years Ago at the Stark House

The Stark House at 610 Main Ave. in Orange is inviting patrons to “Hands – On History: Kids 100 Years Ago” on Friday, July 22, with two sessions, 10:30 a.m. to noon, and 1-2:30 p.m. Come with your little learners and explore how kids lived 100 years ago.

Dinos descend to Beaumont

Dinosaurs were big, fierce and once ruled the Earth some 230 million years ago. Some walked on two legs, some on four, some were covered with body armor, while others had feathers.