Two Sulphur men arrested for crimes against children

Content note: child sexual abuse This article was originally published in The Examiner on Nov. 2, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Two different men from Sulphur, Louisiana were arrested and charged with sexually abusing children that they knew in their families or communities in October. One case was reported in January and the other caseContinueContinue reading “Two Sulphur men arrested for crimes against children”

Beaumont man accused of setting captive girlfriend on fire

Aaron Charles Hill | Photo: Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Content note: descriptions of domestic violence This article was originally published in The Examiner on August 3, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer A Jefferson County grand jury indicted Aaron Charles Hill, 44, of Beaumont for causing serious bodily injury to his girlfriend. He is accused ofContinueContinue reading “Beaumont man accused of setting captive girlfriend on fire”

Stealing rocks is a crime, Kountze Police Chief warns

Kountze Police Chief James Slaughter says it would be monstrous to steal rocks. | Photo: Kountze Police Department This article was originally published in The Examiner on July 20, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer  Neighborhood hide-and-seek painted rock groups continue to blossom around Southeast Texas, but Kountze Police Chief James Slaughter warns rock hunters notContinueContinue reading “Stealing rocks is a crime, Kountze Police Chief warns”

Sheriff gives update on first grader shot at Louisiana elementary school

This article was originally published in The Examiner on May 18, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Tony Mancuso released new details on the May 15 shooting at Moss Bluff Elementary School. The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office received a call about a shooting at the school at 7:50 a.m. on May 15. InvestigatorsContinueContinue reading “Sheriff gives update on first grader shot at Louisiana elementary school”

Outside the Box: God in the City program at Beaumont’s First Baptist reaches out to first responders, schools

Beaumont Police Officer Jason Torres, Robert Canizales, Beau Tallarita Moody, Brie Brady, Felicia Jerdee and Sam Rueda. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on May 4, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer   Many people have criticized evangelical churches over the last decade for being politically divisive, shallow and disconnected fromContinueContinue reading “Outside the Box: God in the City program at Beaumont’s First Baptist reaches out to first responders, schools”