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Gunman robs PA game room patron

Scott McLendon
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Around 7:30 p.m. Dec. 22, Port Arthur police responded to the Bida Vinh game room in reference to a robbery, according to a news release.  Upon arrival, officers learned that two men, of whom one was armed, entered the game room and approached a patron.
Joseph Gerard Matthews

Joseph Gerard Matthews

Second man arrested for November murder

News Staff
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Around 2 p.m. Dec. 23, Beaumont police announced the arrest of a murder suspect believed to have taken part in the Nov. 22 crime on Glasshouse Street.  BPD arrested Joseph Gerard Matthews Dec. 23 after the wanted man spent a month with detectives on his trail. Jacoby Jackson was killed Nov.
Steve Stockman

Steve Stockman

Convicted congressman granted clemency

Jennifer Johnson
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Dec. 22, the White House released word that President Donald Trump utilized one of his last days in office to grant full pardons to 15 individuals and commute part or all of the sentences of an additional five individuals, including former Southeast Texas Congressman Steven Stockman.
Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames’ daily COVID-19 update

Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames’ daily COVID-19 update

Beaumont confirms 85 new COVID-19 cases Dec. 22

News Staff
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Nearly a week after the city’s first vaccinations took place, Beaumont confirmed 85 new COVID-19 cases Dec 22, according to data from the city's Public Health Department. Physicians suggest residents purchase a pulse oximeter to monitor oxygen saturation.
Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames’ daily COVID-19 update

Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames’ daily COVID-19 update

Beaumont confirms 52 new COVID-19 cases Dec. 21

News Staff
Monday, December 21, 2020
Days after the city’s first vaccinations took place, Beaumont confirmed 52 new COVID-19 cases Dec 21, according to data from the city's Public Health Department. Three deaths were reported in the city the same day. Physicians suggest residents purchase a pulse oximeter to monitor oxygen saturation.
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BPD: Man shot and killed trying to rob ex

News Staff
Monday, December 21, 2020
Just after 6 p.m. Dec. 18, Beaumont police responded to a burglary on Cartwright Avenue, where the alleged suspect was shot and killed. The caller advised that her ex-boyfriend was breaking into her residence.
Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames’ daily COVID-19 update

Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames’ daily COVID-19 update

Beaumont confirms 51 new COVID-19 cases Dec. 18

News Staff
Friday, December 18, 2020
A day after the city’s first vaccinations took place, Beaumont confirmed 51 new COVID-19 cases, according to data from the city's Public Health Department. According to that data, 17 Beaumont residents have died this week from COVID-19.
Sadiq Ali, 33, is a Beaumont-based rheumatologist who just had his medical license after he was arrested for soliciting prostitution

Sadiq Ali, 33, is a Beaumont-based rheumatologist who just had his medical license after he was arrested for soliciting prostitution

Doctor's license suspended after prostitution arrest

Scott McLendon
Friday, December 18, 2020
A disciplinary panel of the Texas Medical Board Dec. 18 announced the temporary suspension of a Beaumont rheumatologist who was arrested for attempting to solicit prostitution from a minor, a second-degree felony. Dr. Sadiq Ali, 33, was arrested Oct.
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