local crime

Wanted man tased during Walgreens run

A Port Arthur policeman walked into a local Walgreens May 5 and immediately recognized a 31-year-old shopper as a wanted man he chased just a week prior.

BPD snags serial shoplifter

After Beaumont police found $582-worth of stolen sunglasses on a 43-year-old Groves woman, according to a probable cause affidavit released June 8, officers learned the suspect has already been convicted of 10 other thefts in Jefferson County.

Criminal quartet caught with quarter kilo

After stopping a group of travelers in a car that emitted a “strong” odor of marijuana, Port Arthur Police Department (PAPD) officers found 260 grams of methamphetamine and arrested four suspects. According to a PAPD report released June 10, at about 3:30 a.m.

Child killed in RV park incident

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is investigating a June 5 auto-pedestrian crash that occurred inside the A Town & Country RV Park, located at 862 Lapointe Street in Bridge City.

Stolen Beaumont truck recovered in Buna

After noting “suspicious” circumstances surrounding a truck and its occupants parked at a Buna Shell station June 3, Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) deputies identified the vehicle as one reportedly stolen from Beaumont.

Groves PD warns of grandparent fraud

In an effort to warn local grandparents of a crime targeting them, Groves police have alerted residents to a “grandparent scam” ploy.

Alleged arsonist shoots homeowner, burns home

After allegedly entering an Orange County couple’s home, stealing their gun, shooting one of the homeowners and setting fire to the residence, a 39-year-old man yelled for first responders to rescue him from the flames he manufactured; he was then arrested for aggravated assault and arson.

Third suspect sought in 'emaciated' toddler's death

Port Arthur police have asked for the public’s help finding a fugitive they suspect played a role in the death of a three-year-old child. The boy’s mother and sister were arrested for injury to a child on May 31.

OSCO arrests alleged interstate drug smuggler

After stopping a motorist who reportedly committed several traffic violations on Interstate 10 in Rose City May 16, Orange County narcotics detectives arrested a man with a “large” amount of heroin/fentanyl.

JCSO seeks Stuckey's stealer

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) has asked for assistance in identifying a person of interest in a theft that took place on Friday, April 29, at Stuckey’s Travel Center. The man, pictured left, allegedly stole from the Interstate 10 gas station near Fannett.