Beaumont Police Department

Hike and bike harasser arrested

Beaumont police reportedly arrested a 37-year-old man at the Gulf Terrace Hike and Bike Trail after he allegedly tried to kidnap a woman. On Sunday, Sept. 11, at about 9:15 a.m.

Teen driver found guilty in officer’s death

At 2:30 p.m., an hour after being sent to take a break and begin deliberations, jurors returned a verdict finding now 20-year-old Luis Torres guilty of the crime of “intoxication manslaughter causing the death of a peace officer.

Global tycoon from Beaumont mangles multiple cars on Dowlen

Beaumont business tycoon Walter "Loddie" Naymola is being investigated in the cause of the accident that damaged multiple vehicles -- reportedly resulting in multiple injuries, but no deaths -- at the intersection of Dowlen and Gladys, multiple sources confirmed to The Examiner June 24.

Officers memorialized during annual rememberance

In an annual show of reverence and remembrance, Southeast Texans gathered with Beaumont police officers May 19 at the Beaumont Police Department (BPD) to honor officers who sacrificed their lives while working to create a safer community.

Man indicted for theft No. 6

Lou E. Mitchell, a 51year-old Beaumont man, was indicted by a Jefferson County grand jury Jan. 19 for felony theft – the sixth time he’s been handed down such a charge.

Son accused of robbing, assaulting elderly mother

Adrian Ray White, 44, was indicted Jan. 19 for injury to an elderly individual, the victim turning out to be his own mother. According to a report filed on Jan. 3 by officer Jonathan McCauley with the Beaumont Police Department, officers were called to the 3000 block of Saint James Blvd.

Crime News: Week of Jan. 6

Convenience store criminal sentenced A Beaumont man has been sentenced to prison for federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston on Jan. 4. Moses Ray Rhine, Jr., 21, pleaded guilty on Aug.

Honoring the fallen

The Beaumont Police Department is inviting the public to join as BPD commemorates those lost in the line of duty during the annual Fallen Officer Memorial Ceremony on Thursday, May 13, at 9 a.m. The ceremony will be conducted on the front steps of BPD, located at 255 College Street in Beaumont.

Citizen police training

The Tri-Agency Citizen’s Police Academy is now accepting applications for the Spring 2021 session. Classes begin Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021. The Tri-Agency Citizen's Police Academy is a free, 15-week training course for adults 18 and up.

Murder in Beaumont

Thursday, Aug. 6, at 6:40 p.m., Beaumont police responded to the 5900 block of Bedford in reference to a victim of a shooting. When Oofficers arrived, they located a victim in a parking lot of the apartment complex.