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Nederland man arrested on federal arrest warrant

On July 2, a joint effort among law enforcement agencies served a federal arrest warrant in Nederland, according to a news release.  Member of the U.S.

BPD: Woman stabs man, ingests poison

Around 7:30 p.m. June 30, Beaumont Police responded to the 3000 block of Booker Street in reference to a welfare check, according to a news release, where they found a deceased man and a woman who had ingested poison.

Beaumont COVID-19 update for June 30

Beaumont COVID-19 update for June 30.

Blanchette Elementary employee tests positive for COVID-19

June 30, Beaumont ISD received confirmation that a child nutrition staff member who works at Blanchette Elementary tested positive for COVID-19, according to a news release.

Suspect arrested in Gulfway Drive shooting

PAPD officers have arrested a suspect in reference to the shooting that took place June 26, leaving three seriously injured, according to new releases.

PAPD investigating homicide on 32nd Street

Port Arthur police officers responded to the 3400 block of 32nd St. in reference to a shooting on June 28, according to a news release. Officers arrived and located a male victim who had sustained a gunshot wound.

Three seriously injured in PA shooting

Around 10:30 p.m. June 26, Port Arthur police responded to Gulfway Drive in reference to multiple calls about a shooting at Lakeview Palms Apartments, according to a news release.  Officers arrived and located a male and two female victims who sustained gunshot wounds.

PA woman stabs her child's father, no charge filed

Around 10:30 p.m. June 26, Port Arthur police responded to Park Central Apartments in reference to a stabbing, according to a news release. Upon arrival, officers located a 39-year-old black man with a stab wound to his lower torso.

Judge Jeff Branick responds to complaints over mask order

To the citizens and media of Jefferson County: "I recognized when I entered the mandatory mask order that there would be people who would not like it. What I didn’t expect was the level of pure hatred and profanity laden messages that would make a sailor blush.

Beaumont confirms 57 new COVID-19 cases

Beaumont received 57 positive COVID-19 test results June 26, according to a news release from Mayor Becky Ames. This marks a single day record in the city.  "This is not unexpected, but it is a clear indication that the virus continues to be widespread," the release reads.