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PA SWAT team nabs cocaine peddler

A 26-year-old Port Arthur resident was found converting powder cocaine into crack when a PA SWAT team executed a search warrant at a residence in the 1600 block of 19th street just after 1 p.m. Jan. 31, according to a news release.

Fourth arrest made in connection to Beaumont kidnapping

A fourth person of interest has been arrested in connection to the night four suspects bound and tortured a 17-year-old in a Beaumont hotel on Interstate 10. Thanks to a collaborative effort between BPD the Hardin County Sheriff’s deputies, Joshua Allen Sees, 22, was arrested Saturday, Feb.

TxDOT public hearing

The Texas Department of Transportation is hosting a public hearing Feb. 20 in an effort to gather input on the proposed widening of Interstate 10 from FM 3247 to the Sabine River bridge in Orange County.

Boy Scout food drive set for Feb. 8

The annual Scouting for Food Drive for the benefit of the Southeast Texas Food Bank is about to begin, led by the Three Rivers Council Boy Scouts of America. Scouts from the Three Rivers Council will be hanging bags on residents’ doors in Southeast Texas Saturday, Feb. 8.

PAPD data shows a drop in several crime areas

Port Arthur experienced a dramatic decline in several major crime categories from 2018 to 2019, according to data released by the Port Arthur Police Department. The release shows a drop in the rates of murder, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, theft and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.

17-year-old bound and tortured in Beaumont hotel

A night of premeditated promiscuity went drastically askew for a 17-year-old in Beaumont Friday, Jan. 17, as his plans to meet an escort ended with the teen being tied up and tortured for hours by four suspects in a hotel on Interstate 10.

Interview: Mark Tremonti of rock supergroup Alter Bridge

Evaluation ordered for freed accused murderer

Millet Harrison, committed to the Rusk State Hospital for detainment after he was found mentally incompetent to be sentenced for his mother’s murder and released in 2015, has been ordered back to Rusk for further evaluation.

Bathroom graffiti threatens shooting at Vidor High

Vidor High School administration discovered threatening graffiti in a school restroom Tuesday Jan. 28, warning of a school shooting at VHS Jan. 30.  VISD police began investigating the situation immediately, according to the district, and they don’t believe the threat is credible.

BISD to host fair preparing students for post high school life

Beaumont ISD is hosting a college, career and military readiness fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at West Brook High School.  The fair will include information from colleges, area businesses, military enlistment opportunities and other workforce development and employment opportunities.