PAPD

PA drug bust advances end to criminal organization

Almost a year after their guilt was determined, two women charged as part of a criminal enterprise trafficking cocaine, heroin and meth through Southeast Texas have been sentenced for their crimes.

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.

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.

PAPD investigating passenger's fall from vehicle

Just before 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, Port Arthur Police Department (PAPD) officers responded to the 2200 Block of Robinhood Drive in reference to a woman falling from a vehicle. According to a news release, officers learned that a woman had fallen from a vehicle and sustained serious injuries.

PAPD investigating Dryden Road sexual assault

Just after 4 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, Port Arthur Police Department (PAPD) officers responded to a call in reference to a sexual assault in the 4500 block of Dryden Road, according to a news release.

Fatality accident closes PA portal to LA

July 19, the Port Arthur Police Department was dispatched to the scene of “a major motor vehicle accident” at the Causeway Bridge/Highway 82, 4000 S MLK, on Pleasure Island at approximately 7:15 a.m.

Port Arthur police investigate murder

On May 27 at approximately 8:44 p.m., Port Arthur Police responded to Avery Trace Apartments located at 4140 Highway 365, in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a male subject who had sustained several gunshot wounds.

Port Arthur police, fire departments will not be able to respond during hurricane

The Port Arthur Police Department issued a statement Aug. 26 warning Port Arthur residents that police and fire units will not be able to respond to calls at the height of Hurricane Laura.

Man fires shots at driver in PA

Port Arthur police responded to reports of shots fired in the 800 block of Charleston Avenue around 10 a.m. Feb. 2, according to a news release. Officers found a female victim with minor injuries.

Port Arthur pedestrian struck by car in critical condition

A Port Arthur pedestrian was struck and is in critical condition after an accident that occurred around 10 p.m. Feb. 13 in the 1400 block of Jefferson Drive, according to a news release. Preliminary investigation revealed a 64-year-old man attempted to cross the street from East to West.