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Hamburger Helper hampers thief

A crime spree’s actor was identified and apprehended thanks to a latent fingerprint left on a box of Hamburger Helper the man used to rob the East Lucas Dollar General Jan. 21, according to a March 3 indictment.
Amanda Nowell, 26

Amanda Nowell, 26

BPD officer takes below-the-belt blow

A 26-year-old Beaumont woman was arrested last December after allegedly interfering with an officer’s public duties by kneeing him between the legs, according to an indictment.
Heyman Phillip Brandon Jr, 41

Heyman Phillip Brandon Jr, 41

Patricidal man indicted

Fed up with his namesake living in his home, a Beaumont man assaulted his 79-year-old dad to the point of unconsciousness, which would result in his death eight days later. Beaumont police officers were dispatched Jan.
Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames’ daily COVID-19 update

Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames’ daily COVID-19 update

Beaumont confirms 21 new COVID-19 cases March 4

Beaumont confirmed 21 new COVID-19 cases and zero deaths March 4, 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 18,282 cases and 356 deaths as of March 2.
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

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

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

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

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.