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Man abandons 26 pounds of weed during chase

After Vidor Police Department (VPD) officers chased a 2007 Toyota Camry on I-10 until half its tires were flat at about 3 a.m. Oct. 26, they found 26 pounds of marijuana and lost track of the driver as he fled into the forest.

BISD officials meet with city council

The Beaumont City Council and Beaumont Independent School District (BISD) Board of Trustees held a joint meeting to discuss items that are pertinent to both entities. The meetings serve as an opportunity to collaborate on initiatives that will benefit all of Beaumont.

Blazed home reveals weed stash, weapons cached

Saturday, Oct. 24, patrol deputies notified the Orange County Narcotics Division about the presence of 75 pounds of marijuana in a burning residence located on Easy Street.

Mauriceville man pleads as FEMA fraudster

A Beaumont man pleaded guilty to hurricane-related fraud in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei Oct. 26.  Ricky Gonzales, 61, pleaded guilty to fraud in connection with a major disaster or emergency benefits today before U.S.

Middle school lockdown

Marshall Middle School students are reporting that the campus was on lockdown as of 10:30 a.m. This story will be updated as Beaumont ISD releases official details.

BISD lockdowns spur security upswing

West Brook students were released from lockdown just before 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 25 after a bomb threat and a reports of a student on campus with a gun were resolved.

West Brook still under lockdown

Although students were seen walking from the West Brook High School campus after police identified a weapon threat, the school was still in lockdown at 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 25, according to a district spokesperson.

Buc-ee's bag conceals seven kilos of coke

The Port Arthur Police Department (PAPD) reported two drug arrests during which officers confiscated several pounds of multiple drugs. According to an Oct. 15 news release, PAPD officers conducted a traffic stop for a traffic violation in the 2200 block of Highway 73.

Surveillance catches credit card crook

The Beaumont Police Department (BPD) is asking for the public’s help identifying an alleged credit card abuser caught using a stolen card at a local store in July.

Crime News: Warrant issued for alleged teen robber

The Beaumont Police Department (BPD) has issued an arrest warrant for a 19-year-old they suspect played a part in an aggravated robbery.