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Gas pump skimmers steal credit card information to use later

Gas pump skimmers steal credit card information to use later

Suspected pump skimmer rolled from Houston to LA

Jennifer Johnson
Thursday, March 4, 2021
In January, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office detectives received several complaints from various financial institutions in reference to a possible bank fraud taking place in the Lake Charles area.
Scammers use local phone numbers to appear legitimate, officials warn

Scammers use local phone numbers to appear legitimate, officials warn

Local feds warn of Social Security scammers on the prowl

Jennifer Johnson
Thursday, March 4, 2021
In connection with the Social Security Administration’s March 4 National “Slam the Scam” Day, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Texas in Beaumont reminds the public to be vigilant of Social Security scam calls.
Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames’ daily COVID-19 update

Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames’ daily COVID-19 update

Beaumont confirms 14 new COVID-19 cases March 2

News Staff
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Beaumont confirmed 14 new COVID-19 cases and zero deaths March 2, according to data from the city's Public Health Department. According to data from the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), Jefferson County has confirmed 18,174 cases and 345 deaths as of March 2.
Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames’ daily COVID-19 update

Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames’ daily COVID-19 update

Beaumont confirms 59 new COVID-19 cases March 1

News Staff
Monday, March 1, 2021
Beaumont confirmed 59 new COVID-19 cases and zero deaths March 1, according to data from the city's Public Health Department. According to data from the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), Jefferson County has confirmed 18,159 cases and 343 deaths as of March 1.
Terry Landry, 62

Terry Landry, 62

Sex sting yields nine arrests

News Staff
Monday, March 1, 2021
Feb. 25 and 26, deputies with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office conducted a joint human trafficking operation aimed at identifying and assisting victims of human trafficking, according to a news release, as well as holding those that traffic and exploit them accountable.
PAPD logo

PAPD logo

PAPD arrests band of drug traffickers

News Staff
Friday, February 26, 2021
The Port Arthur Police Department's Narcotics and Gun Unit conducted an investigation on a drug trafficking organization within the city that resulted in the arrests of five traffickers.
Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames’ daily COVID-19 update

Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames’ daily COVID-19 update

Beaumont confirms 19 COVID-19 cases Feb. 25

News Staff
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Beaumont confirmed 19 new COVID-19 cases and zero deaths Feb. 25, according to data from the city's Public Health Department. According to data from the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), Jefferson County has confirmed 18,072 cases and 340 deaths as of Feb. 25.
Det. Beyer

Det. Beyer

BPD buries former detective

News Staff
Thursday, February 25, 2021
The Beaumont Police Department laid to rest a 92-year-old retired detective Feb. 25. "With heavy hearts the Beaumont Police Department said goodbye to Detective Sergeant Raymond Joe Beyer today," wrote BPD.  Beyer retired from the Beaumont Police Department in 1989 after 32 years of service.
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