After Johnny Ray Martin was interviewed by Beaumont Police, he was taken to the Jefferson County Correctional Facility. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on Feb. 16, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Recovery deputies arrested Johnny Ray Martin, 44, at his residence at Feb. 13. JeffersonContinueContinue reading “Beaumont police arrest man for organized crime, human trafficking spanning months”
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One suspect indicted in machete attack of Port Arthur police officer
Joal Morgan Riley | Photo: Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office This article was originally published in The Examiner on Feb. 16, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer The man who allegedly stabbed a Port Arthur Police Officer at his apartment just before Christmas is being formally charged. The suspect carried out the attack with a machete, according to courtContinueContinue reading “One suspect indicted in machete attack of Port Arthur police officer”
Counterfeit money in Groves: Experienced city marshal offers tips for businesses, the public
Groves City Marshal Norman Reynolds has worked in forgeries for 15 years. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on Feb. 16, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Local merchants have reported three counterfeit bills to Groves Police Department so far this year, according to Groves Police Deputy and Court Coordinator Lauren Edgar’sContinueContinue reading “Counterfeit money in Groves: Experienced city marshal offers tips for businesses, the public”
The Amazing Acrocats to perform at Beaumont’s Jefferson Theatre
The Amazing Acrocats and their band, The Rock Cats, are scheduled to perform in Beaumont this month. | Photos: Samantha Martin This article was originally published in The Examiner on Feb. 9, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer The Amazing Acro-cats are going to “bounce into Beaumont” on Feb. 12, according to their Facebook event, shortlyContinueContinue reading “The Amazing Acrocats to perform at Beaumont’s Jefferson Theatre”
Anti-Semitic graffiti at Beaumont’s Riverfront Park quickly removed
A newspaper reporter discovered anti-Semitic graffiti at Riverfront Park Feb. 6, 2017 and alerted City of Beaumont officials. | Photos: Allison Nathan Getz This article was originally published in The Examiner on Feb. 9, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer No one knows when the graffiti was painted on the Riverfront Park bridge, but the newspaper reporter whoContinueContinue reading “Anti-Semitic graffiti at Beaumont’s Riverfront Park quickly removed”
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