local crime

Charges pending for Bond out on bond

“You can put that in your f***ing paper,” alleged con woman Mary Bond said leaving the Jefferson County Courthouse following a hearing in criminal District Court on May 17, threatening to sue those covering her alleged crimes in the media.

Game room robber evades PAPD

PAPD officers have asked for the public’s help identifying a man accused of robbing 3 Diamonds Game Room May 6. At about 8:25 a.m., PAPD officers responded to 2248 Memorial Blvd. at 3 Diamonds Game Room, in reference to a robbery.

Bond out on bond – again

Already facing criminal charges for a bevy of crimes that include auto theft and trying to pass off a Democratic Party check for back rent, alleged conwoman Mary Bond was again hauled off to the Jefferson County Jail on Monday, May 9, for yet another reported theft.

Drug dog finds crack in man's undergarments

After calling PAPD Canine Duc to a traffic stop, where the officer sniffed approximately three ounces of crack cocaine in a man’s underwear, police arrested a 52-year-old man April 26. At about 6 p.m., PAPD officers conducted a traffic stop in the 2900 block of 22nd Street.

PA driver caught with coke

During a Port Arthur traffic stop April 27, officers arrested a 29-year-old man after finding more than nine ounces of cocaine. At about 9:20 p.m., PAPD officers conducted a traffic stop in the 2400 block of W. Highway 73.

Help PAPD identify Heatherbrook Trail thief

Sporting a black Bugs Bunny shirt, a man allegedly stole from a Port Arthur business in the area of Jimmy Johnson Boulevard and Heatherbrook Trail, and now the Port Arthur Police Department (PAPD) needs help identifying the man. At about 2:45 p.m.

Two arrested after fleeing police

Tuesday, April 26, at 6:30 p.m., BPD officers patrolling the area of the Avenue A and Brockman attempted to stop a white 2014 Lincoln MKZ for a traffic violation. The driver, later identified as Harold Henry, a 28-year-old Beaumont man, did not stop and a vehicle pursuit was initiated.

GPS monitoring proves costly in price and life

GPS ankle monitors are allegedly intended to provide a community-safe alternative to incarceration and deter further criminal behavior. However national studies suggest this penal practice is a costly, ineffective way to accomplish the former.

Houston men charged with Beaumont mail theft

After allegedly traveling from Houston to steal mail from Beaumont residents, two men have been indicted for federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas, according to U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston.

Brewery bartender faces embezzlement charge

A trial began March 8 accusing one of Neches Brewing Company’s first employees of using her managing position to steal approximately $14,000 for herself and coworkers.