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Beaumont Police Department honors life-saving actions, swears in 14 new officers

The Beaumont Police Department (BPD) honored officers for life-saving actions and recognized retirees, while also welcoming 14 new officers to its ranks, during an event at the Event Centre on Crockett Street in Beaumont on Jan. 19.

BPD investigates shooting death

Just before 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, Beaumont Police Department (BPD) officers responded to the 1300 block of Edwin Street in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located the victim, identified as 18-year-old Dwyndell Perrault Jr.

BPD: Do you know this robbery suspect?

Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas and Beaumont Police Department (BPD) investigators need the public’s help solving an aggravated robbery. Thursday, Oct. 21, at about 3 a.m., an unknown black man with a handgun entered L&P Market, located at 2855 Washington Blvd.

Beaumont men indicted for carjacking

Two Beaumont men have been indicted for federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Joseph D. Brown today.

Cyclist struck and killed on College Street

A 36-year-old cyclist was struck and killed by a car in the 2500 block of College Street around 2 a.m. Feb. 14, according to a news release.  The victim, identified as Jerry Lynn Brachett, was struck from behind by a Hyundai Accent traveling the same direction.

Bout of road rage lands Beaumont man behind bars

After allegedly ramming the back of multiple cars, crashing into a mud pile and firing several rounds into the ground, a 26-year-old Beaumont man was arrested just before 9 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, according to a news release.

BPD SWAT bust yields bevy of drugs

Beaumont Police, along with a SWAT team, arrested two after a search of a residence Feb. 6 on Ironton Avenue yielded varying amounts of copious drugs and multiple handguns, 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.

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.

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.