From a neighbor’s back porch, the privacy fence surrounding Grover Haynes’ backyard can been seen. Haynes says he shot at what he believes was an armed burglar about 24 hours into the New Year, Jan. 1 around midnight, firing from his backyard at what could only be in the direction of neighboring homes. Port ArthurContinueContinue reading “Dangerous act on a dangerous block: Man who says he was shot at returns fire in the darkness of a Port Arthur neighborhood”
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Port Arthur police officer stabbed at his home just before Christmas
This article was originally published in The Examiner on Dec. 29, 2016. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer A Port Arthur Police officer answered the front door of his apartment and was stabbed Thursday evening. Port Arthur Police received a 911 call that at police officer was being assaulted at Willow Lakes Apartments around 6:33 p.m. Thursday,ContinueContinue reading “Port Arthur police officer stabbed at his home just before Christmas”
Safety First: Classes can keep new gun owners from joining another statistical group – gunshot victims
Port Arthur Police Detective Joe Paul teaches tactical shotgun school to the Port Arthur Police Special Response Team (SRT). | Photo courtesy of Joe Paul and Port Arthur Police Department This article was originally published in The Examiner on Dec. 29, 2016. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Two recent accidental shootings in PortArthur suggest some residentsContinueContinue reading “Safety First: Classes can keep new gun owners from joining another statistical group – gunshot victims”
Man shot in chest during fight at Villa Main Apartments in Port Arthur
This article was originally published in The Examiner on Dec. 22, 2016. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer A man was shot in the chest after a fight in a Port Arthur apartment parking lot Thursday evening. The shooting happened at 10:55 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8 at the Villa Main Apartment complex located in the 900 blockContinueContinue reading “Man shot in chest during fight at Villa Main Apartments in Port Arthur”
Port Arthur honors retired police officer for decades of service
Several Port Arthur first responders honored retired police officer Thomas E. Baxter for nearly 40 years of service at Rose Place Senior Assisted Living Wednesday, Nov. 30. | Photo: Port Arthur Police Department This article was originally published in The Examiner on Dec. 22, 2016. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Several Port Arthur first responders honoredContinueContinue reading “Port Arthur honors retired police officer for decades of service”
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