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Beaumont doctor investigated for ‘fondling female minors’ during care

Months after an administrative investigation was sparked into allegations of a Beaumont doctor inappropriately touching underage girls under the influence of anesthesia, local criminal investigating agencies have no evidence of the alleged crime being reported to law enforcement personnel.

Girlfriend gashed after couple’s quarrel

Just before 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 5, Port Arthur Police Department (PAPD) officers responded to the 8500 block of Davis Avenue in reference to a woman who had been stabbed multiple times. According to a news release penned by PAPD Sgt.

Beaumont doctor restrained after report

Months after an administrative investigation was sparked into allegations of a Beaumont doctor inappropriately touching underage girls under the influence of anesthesia, local criminal investigating agencies have no evidence of the alleged crime being reported to law enforcement personnel.

State spotlights suicide prevention during September

During the month of September, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is working to reduce the stigma surrounding suicide and increase awareness about suicide prevention.

CDC, local nurses: More children are catching COVID

Echoing what more than a dozen nurses told The Examiner this week, a study released Sept. 3 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that COVID cases are increasing among patients younger than 17. Among U.S.

Accused child pornography collector set for court

A 27-year-old Nederland man accused of owning child pornography is set to appear before Judge Raquel West Tuesday, Sept. 7. Zachary Allen Simon was arrested Oct. 1 on 10 counts of child pornography possession, according to a news release from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO). Oct.

Custody alert site sends misleading message on murderer

Orange County subscribers to the inmate custody-status site VINElink.com may have received notification that a recently convicted murderer was released from jail custody Sept. 3.

New hire a familiar face in DA office

Local federal magistrate Judge Keith Giblin has returned to his roots and joined the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office as Executive Assistant District Attorney under District Attorney Bob Wortham, who has announced his decision not to run for the 2022 term of office.

Jasper County teens get vaccinated

CHRISTUS Southeast Texas, in conjunction with Jasper County officials, held a vaccination event Aug. 27 targeted at residents between the ages of 12 and 17.

AT&T store squabble swells to fatal shooting

At about 10:19 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25, Port Arthur Police Department (PAPD) officers responded to the AT&T store at 8445 Memorial Blvd. in reference to a shooting between two people who were in a relationship.