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Two handcuffed men who stole Texas state trooper’s patrol car found after manhunt involving helicopters, K9s

This article was originally published in The Examiner on Jan. 11, 2018. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Two men stole a state trooper’s patrol car after they had been handcuffed and arrested for illegal drugs in Chambers County Monday afternoon. A Texas DPS state trooper handcuffed and arrested the two suspects for a large amount ofContinueContinue reading “Two handcuffed men who stole Texas state trooper’s patrol car found after manhunt involving helicopters, K9s”

Beaumont Police Sergeant Al Johnson retires

Beaumont Police Sergeant Al Johnson and K-9 Liz. | Photo: Courtesy of Beaumont Police This article was originally published in The Examiner on Jan. 11, 2018. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer The Beaumont Police Department has announced that Sergeant Al Johnson has retired, after proudly serving the residents of Beaumont for 37 years. He was aContinueContinue reading “Beaumont Police Sergeant Al Johnson retires”

Lumberton Police investigate auto thefts, burglaries

This article was originally published in The Examiner on Jan. 11, 2018. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Lumberton Police warned residents in a Facebook post that three vehicles and “numerous” auto burglaries took place over the weekend during the night of Jan. 8 to Jan. 9. The three vehicles reported stolen were within a three blockContinueContinue reading “Lumberton Police investigate auto thefts, burglaries”

Missing Beaumont teen found safe

This article was originally published in The Examiner on Jan. 4, 2018. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer The Beaumont Police Department said they were notified Tuesday, Jan. 2, that a Beaumont teen missing since October2017 has been found safe. Autumn Rice, 15, reached out to her mother and told hershe was in the Houston area, BeaumontContinueContinue reading “Missing Beaumont teen found safe”

Port Arthur police chief applied for job in St. Louis

Port Arthur Police Chief Patrick Melvin at the Port Arthur Police Department’s Blue Santa program Friday, Dec. 22. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on Jan. 4, 2018. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Port Arthur’s Police Chief confirmed in a statement Dec. 28 that he had applied and been aContinueContinue reading “Port Arthur police chief applied for job in St. Louis”