drugs

Woman sentenced for trafficking fentanyl

On May 13, a local woman was sentenced to federal prison for possessing fentanyl for distribution in the Eastern District of Texas, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr.

HARDIN COUNTY | Deputies arrest three; seize meth, firearm

The Hardin County Sheriff's Office reported three people were arrested on multiple drug and gun charges. They also seized a quarter pound of methamphetamine. Feb.

CRIME NEWS | Multi-agency investigation nets Beaumont man

Feb. 3, at 7 a.m., Beaumont Police Narcotics Investigators, assisted by Beaumont Police SWAT, SAU, K-9, Jefferson County S.O.

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.

Rise in fentanyl fatalities sparks awareness campaign

Following a skyward trend in fentanyl-affiliated overdose deaths throughout the nation, local law enforcement officials – joined by an overdose survivor – held a May 24 meeting to announce they’re amping up efforts to educate potential victims and eradicate the issue altogether.

Heroin/fentanyl discovery leads to multi-state charges against Vinton resident

Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) detectives have arrested a Louisiana resident suspected of distributing multiple dangerous drugs – including heroin/fentanyl and methamphetamine – in the Orange County area, where, the agency reports, incidents of trug overdoses have been increasing among users...

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.