Nederland PGA Golf Pro arrested in sexual assault of a minor

Photo: Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Texas This article was originally published in The Examiner on Sept. 22, 2016. By Eleanor Skelton Staff Writer PGA golf pro Kurt Picard, charged with two counts of sexual assault of a minor, was arrested Tuesday, Sept. 13, at his home in Nederland. Port Neches Police Chief Paul Lemoine stated in an e-mailContinueContinue reading “Nederland PGA Golf Pro arrested in sexual assault of a minor”

Passport Day offers Saturday availability to Jefferson County

This article was originally published in The Examiner on Sept. 22, 2016. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Saturday, Sept. 24, the Jefferson County District Clerk’s Office will be open for Passport Day from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. This is the first time that the District Clerk’s Office has opened on a weekend since the office started doing passportsContinueContinue reading “Passport Day offers Saturday availability to Jefferson County”

Hairbrush likely used in attempted robbery at Beaumont convenience store

Photo: Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Texas This article was originally published in The Examiner on Sept. 22, 2016. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff WriterBeaumont officers arrested a robbery suspect fleeing the Stop & Shop convenience store at 671 Washington Blvd. on Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 11:39 p.m. Gilbert Farrell Corbin, 30, entered the store wearing a hooded sweatshirtContinueContinue reading “Hairbrush likely used in attempted robbery at Beaumont convenience store”

Vidor drug sting leads to four arrests

Photos: Orange County Sheriff’s Office, Texas This article was originally published in The Examiner on Sept. 15, 2016. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer A Vidor Police Department Street Crimes narcotics investigation in the 1200 block of Fourth St. led to the arrest of four people the night of Sunday, Sept 11, according to the department. Officers enteredContinueContinue reading “Vidor drug sting leads to four arrests”

Port Arthur hosts meet and greet for new police chief candidates

This article was originally published in The Examiner on Sept. 13, 2016. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Wednesday, Sept. 14, Port Arthur city officials will be hosting a meet-and-greet with four police chief finalist candidates. This is the first time the city has held an event like this, according to city manager Brian McDougal. Forty-six applicants originally appliedContinueContinue reading “Port Arthur hosts meet and greet for new police chief candidates”