News Flash

Posted on: October 23, 2023

Join Beaumont Professional Fire Fighters Local #399 in Supporting the Muscular Dystrophy Association

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 23, 2023

Contact:         

David Carpenter

Beaumont Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 399

[email protected] 

409-201-3575

Join Beaumont Professional Fire Fighters Local #399 in Suppor...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: September 29, 2023

2023 Free Fire Prevention and Family Safety Festival, October 7

Contact: 

Dana Ward, Fire Museum of Texas Coordinator

Phone: 409-880-3927 | Email: [email protected]

2023 Free Fire Prevention and Family Safety Festival, October 7

Join the Beaumont Fire Department- Fire Museum of Texas for our annual Fire...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: August 23, 2023

Statement from BPD Chief James Singletary announcing Operation Ceasefire

See below statement from BPD Chief James Singletary announcing Operation Ceasefire at a Press Conference Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.

“BPD’s Operation Ceasefire began in mid-February in response to an increase in violent cri...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: August 22, 2023

BPD to Hold Joint Press Conference Announcing Operation Cease Fire- Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023 at 10

BPD to Hold Joint Press Conference Announcing Operation Cease Fire- Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. 

Please join Chief Singletary, along with several other Law Enforcement Agency Executives and U.S. Congressman Brian Babin, as he announce...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: June 7, 2023

BPD Police Community Relations Unit to Host Media Luncheon- Wednesday, July 26

**MEDIA MEMBERS ONLY LUNCHEON**

All media personnel please join BPD’s PCR Unit for a Luncheon on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 from 11am-1pm in the BPD Training Classroom (255 College St.). During this luncheon, a presentation will be given to explain...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: June 11, 2023

Media Alert: Area Residents Urged to Self-Report Damages to Homes and Businesses

Following last night’s storm, the Beaumont Office of Emergency Management Office is encouraging all city and Jefferson County residents to self-report any damages to their homes and businesses via the portal and website below.

If you sustained da...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: June 12, 2023

Beaumont Police Swearing-In & Promotional Ceremony- Today, Monday, June 12 at 3:00p.m.

Please join the Beaumont Police Department today, Monday, June 12, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at The Event Centre (700 Crockett St.) for a Swearing-In & Promotional Ceremony.

Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: June 22, 2023

[PRESS RELEASE] Beaumont Fire-Rescue Introduces a New Kind of Ambulance to the Fleet

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

 June 22, 2023

CONTACT:

Earl White, Fire Chief

[email protected] | Phone: 409-880-3916

[PRESS RELEASE] Beaumont Fire-Rescue Introduces a New Kind of Ambulance to the Fleet, Marking First Step in their Tiered ...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: March 1, 2023

Traffic Alert- Downtown Beaumont

Traffic Alert! Downtown Beaumont

Beaumont Mural Festival will be in Downtown Beaumont, March 2-5, 2023. There will be road closures and detours during the following hours:

Friday, March 3, 2023, 12:00 Noon to 6:00 PMSaturday, March 4, 2023, 10:00 AM to 9:00...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: March 7, 2023

BPD Detectives Investigating Homicide-1885 North St.

On Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 7:09p.m, Beaumont Police responded to an apartment at 1885 North St. in reference to a deceased person. When Officers arrived, they located the victim Byron Bluitt, a 58 year old Beaumont resident. At this time, Detectives ar...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: March 8, 2023

BPD Patrol Traffic Stop Leads to 4 Arrests & 3 Guns Seized- 4600 Highland Dr.

On Wednesday, March 8 , 2023 at 1:15 a.m., a BPD Patrol Officer initiated a traffic stop in the 4600 block of Highland Dr. During the traffic stop, Officers located an AR style pistol and two handguns as well as marijuana. One of the handguns was reported...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: March 8, 2023

Beaumont Man Arrested for Murder in City's Second Homicide of 2023

BPD Detectives have arrested Kalin Jamaal Hicks (a 28 year old Beaumont resident, pictured below) for the murder of Byron Bluitt.On Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 7:09 p.m., Beaumont Police responded to an apartment at 1885 North St. in reference to a decease...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: March 16, 2023

PRESS RELEASE: The Hillebrandt Bayou Bridge is Back Open

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

MARCH 16, 2023

CONTACT:

Lauren Monitz

[email protected] | Phone: 409-880-3744

 

The Hillebrandt Bayou Bridge is Back Open

The City of Beaumont is excited to report that after much anticipation, the Hillebran...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: March 17, 2023

5 Suspects Evade Police Following Traffic Stop- Officers Find Guns & Ski Mask in Vehicle

On Thursday, March 16, 2023 just after Midnight, a BPD Patrol Officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a silver Chrysler 300 for reckless driving on I-10 near 7th Street. The driver of the vehicle fled and led Officers on a lengthy pursuit eventual...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: March 17, 2023

5 Juveniles Apprehended After Crashing a Stolen Vehicle & Fleeing on Foot When Officers Arrive

On Thursday, March 16th 2023, at 3:56 p.m., Officers from BPD’s Special Assignment Unit were patrolling on Church Street when they received a delayed notification that a stolen black Dodge Durango had passed them. Officers began searching for th...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: March 21, 2023

TRAFFIC ALERT -South Texas State Fair March 23 through April 2, 2023

TRAFFIC ALERT AND INFORMATION- South Texas State Fair and Rodeo- March 23 through April 2, 2023

Fairgoers need to be aware of traffic detours because of the construction on Interstate 10 and the access roads near Ford Park. Fair officials suggest fairgoers...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: March 22, 2023

BPD Officers Arrest Juveniles in Stolen Vehicle

On Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 6:51 p.m., BPD responded to a residence in the 3900 block of Lou in reference to an Auto Theft that had just occurred. Investigation revealed that the victim left his vehicle running in the roadway in front of his house. He t...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: March 23, 2023

Human Remains Located in January Identified as Beaumont Woman Reported Missing in December

On January 22, 2023 at 6:13 p.m., Beaumont Police responded to the 6700 block of Bigner near the Salt Water Barrier in reference to human remains being located in the woods. There was no identification near the remains however, Detectives believed that it...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: February 24, 2023

BPD Narcotics Unit Serves Search Warrant- 100 block E. Simmons

On Thursday, February 23, 2023, BPD’s Narcotics Unit, SWAT Team, K-9 and Special Assignment Unit, executed a search warrant at a residence in the 100 block of E. Simmons. During the search, narcotics detectives located a firearm as well as vario...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: January 6, 2023

BPD Detectives Arrest Bank Robbery Suspect

On Friday, January 6, 2023 at 3:47 p.m., Beaumont Police responded to Chase Bank located at 6025 Eastex in reference to a bank robbery. Prior to officers arrival, the suspect fled in a vehicle, which witnesses were able to give a description including the...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: January 9, 2023

Four Juveniles Arrested After Fleeing from Police in a Stolen Vehicle

On Saturday, January 7, 2023 at 11:39 p.m., BPD Officers were patrolling in the area of Lucas and Concord when they observed a stolen Hyundai Elantra. Officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop on the stolen vehicle, however the driver fled. While the ...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: January 11, 2023

Beaumont PD to Host Appreciation and Swearing In Ceremony- Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.

The Beaumont Police Department will host an Appreciation and Swearing In Ceremony on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at The Event Centre.

The following Officers will be promoted and sworn in:

Onafre Tyler has served with Beaumont PD for eighteen (1...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: January 11, 2023

Suspicious Person Call Leads to 3 Arrests

On Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 2:41 a.m, Beaumont Police responded to the area of Truxton Ln and Dante Ln in the Barrington Heights neighborhood in reference to a suspicious person. The caller advised that three black males were prowling vehicles. Offi...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: January 12, 2023

9 BPD Officers Recognized with Life-Saving and Meritorious Service Awards

Yesterday, BPD recognized several Officers with Life Saving and Meritorious Awards during our swearing in and promotional ceremony. The following details describe our officer’s actions going above and beyond the call of duty. 

Mathew Bal...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: January 18, 2023

Scam Alert- Scammers Posing as Law Enforcement, Targeting Registered Sex Offenders

The Beaumont Police Department has been made aware that scammers are targeting registered sex offenders and other citizens.Various scams are on-going issues across the nation. In these particular cases, scammers are posing as law enforcement officers and ...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: December 6, 2022

BPD Detectives Obtain 7 Warrants on 6 Suspects in Connection with Fonville Shootings

BPD Detectives have obtained warrants on 6 suspects in connection with multiple shootings in the 4300 block of Fonville that occurred on October 29 (injuring two children) and November 4 (see original press releases below).Detectives have continued to inv...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: December 9, 2022

Traffic Stop Yields 3 Kilos of Cocaine

On Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 3:36 p.m., BPD Narcotics Officers conducted a traffic stop on IH 10 S near mile marker 835. During the stop, an investigation was initiated and Officers located approximately 3 Kilograms (6.6 pounds) of suspected cocaine, ...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: December 9, 2022

BPD Narcotics Unit & SWAT Team Serve Narcotics Search Warrant-2200 Ives

On Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 8:00 a.m., a Narcotics Search Warrant was executed at a residence in the 2200 block of Ives. This warrant was executed following a lengthy investigation that originated from several citizen complaints about narcotics distr...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: December 9, 2022

BPD Special Crimes Detectives Arrest Beaumont Mother in Child Abuse/Death Case

On September 29, 2022 at 5:08 p.m., two Beaumont Police Officers were flagged down at 2950 S. 8th in reference to an unresponsive infant. The officers quickly began CPR and continued life-saving measures until Beaumont EMS arrived.The 5 month old infant w...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: December 15, 2022

BPD Blue Santa Send-Off Today at 5:00 p.m.

Please join the Beaumont Police Department on Thursday, December 15 at 5:00 p.m. on the front steps of BPD (255 College Street) as we send-off Blue Santa on his Toy Delivery. This year, BPD’s Blue Santa Program will be providing Christmas toys f...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: December 30, 2022

Beaumont Police Investigating Homicide- 1650 E. Lucas

On Friday, December 30, 2022 at 6:30 a.m., Beaumont Police responded to 1650 E. Lucas in reference to a disturbance between two males. While Officers were in route, dispatch advised that one of the subjects had been stabbed. The victim was transported to ...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: November 4, 2022

Beaumont Police are investigating an Aggravated Assault and Deadly Conduct that occurred in the 4300

Beaumont Police are investigating an Aggravated Assault and Deadly Conduct that occurred in the 4300 block of Fonville.Friday November 4, 2022 at 9:59am Officers responded to the area of Woodrow and Fonville in reference to shots fired. The investigation ...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: November 20, 2022

Fatality Crash - IH10 at Major Drive

On Sunday, November 20, 2022 at 3:38am, Officers responded to the 3100 block of Ethan Symone Street in reference to an auto burglary in progress.  Officers located the suspects fleeing the scene in a 2023 Silver Hyundai.  The suspect veh...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Critical Missing 9 Year Old

Update- He was located and returned home.

Critical Missing 9 Year Old

Missing/runaway juvenile - Channing Adams

He was last seen wearing blue pajama pants and bottoms with food pictures on them (hamburgers, tacos, etc...). Adams is a light complected black m...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: November 30, 2022

Legendary BPD Officer Kolin Burmaster to Retire

BPD Officer Kolin Burmaster is retiring December 31, 2022 after 39 years of honorable service.

Officer Burmaster's public service career began in 1971 when he joined the United States Marine Corps (USMC) serving as a Military Police Officer as act...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: October 6, 2022

Beaumont Police Investigating Shooting at Roger's Park- 6450 Gladys

On Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at 7:27 p.m., Beaumont Police responded to Roger's Park located at 6450 Gladys in reference to Shots Fired. When Officers arrived, they located evidence that a shooting had occurred in the parking lot, however no vic...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: October 10, 2022

Traffic Stop Leads to Narcotics Arrest and Currency Seizure

On Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at 3:13 a.m., a BPD Patrol Officer conducted a traffic stop in the 2100 block of Grand.  During the traffic stop, Officers located 24 grams of crack cocaine, 3 grams of powder cocaine, 2 grams of morphine, 3.3 grams of...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: October 13, 2022

Beaumont Police and Fire Investigating Fire Fatality-2100 Rusk

On Thursday, October 13, 2022 at 4:01 a.m., Beaumont Police responded to a residence in the 2100 block of Rusk in reference to assisting Beaumont Fire Rescue with a house fire call.

A victim who was inside the residence at the time of the fire was transpor...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: October 18, 2022

BPD Detectives Obtain Murder Warrant for October 7, 2022 Homicide

Beaumont Police Detectives have obtained a Murder Warrant for Channin Keon Ardoin, a 39 year old Beaumont man, in connection with the homicide of Jason West on Friday, October 7, 2022.

If you have information about this investigation or the whereabouts of ...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: October 27, 2022

TRAFFIC ALERT- Downtown Beaumont

TRAFFIC ALERT Downtown Beaumont

Friday, October 28, through Saturday, October 29, 2022

Gift of Life 5K closures

MAIN STREET between Forsythe to College will be closed on Friday, October 28, 2022 starting at 12:00 noon

The 5K route on the attached map will be ...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: October 30, 2022

Beaumont Police Investigating Aggravated Assault of Two Children- 4300 Fonville

On Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 9:40 p.m., Beaumont Police responded to a residence in the 4300 block of Fonville in reference to a victim of a shooting. When Officers arrived on scene they located an 8 year old male and a 16 year old female each sufferi...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: October 31, 2022

Beaumont Police Investigating Homicide- 3875 N. Major Dr.

On Sunday, October 30, 2022 at 2:32 a.m., Beaumont Police responded to 3875 N Major in reference to a victim that had been struck by a vehicle. When Officers arrived, they located the victim near the back of the apartment complex suffering from severe inj...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: September 11, 2022

Beaumont Man Arrested for Harassment- Gulf Terrace Hike & Bike Trail

On Sunday, September 11, 2022 at 9:15 a.m., Beaumont Police responded to the Gulf Terrace Hike and Bike Trail (9201 Dishman) in reference to an attempted kidnapping of an adult female. As officers responded to the scene, dispatch advised that the suspect ...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: September 26, 2022

Two Beaumont Police Officers Nominated for Beaumont Enterprise 2022 “Best of the Best” Police Office

BPD Officers Keith Varnado and Haley Morrow have been nominated as finalist for the Beaumont Enterprise’s 2022 “Best of the Best” Award in the Police Officer category. The final voting round is underway and will run until Oct...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: August 1, 2022

PRESS RELEASE: First Reported Case of Monkeypox in the City of Beaumont

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 1, 2022

CONTACT: Kenneth Coleman, Health Director [email protected]

First Monkeypox Case Reported in The City of Beaumont 

The Beaumont Public Health Department (BPHD) reports the first case of Monkeypox w...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: August 3, 2022

Teen Back to School Bash Benefiting BPD's Cops & Kids

Urban Air Beaumont is partnering with BPD's Cops & Kids Program to host a Tween & Teen Back to School Bash!Join in the fun this Thursday, August 4th from 8pm -10pmBPD Officers will be present to interact with the youth!*Reservations Requi...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Beaumont Man Wanted for Aggravated Kidnapping and Aggravated Assault Family Violence

BPD Family Violence Detectives are looking for 24 year old Aaron Jamal Johnson who has two outstanding warrants for Aggravated Kidnapping and Aggravated Assault- Family Violence. He also has a Motion to Revoke Probation drug warrant along with a Terrorist...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: August 9, 2022

Beaumont Police Investigating Fatality Traffic Crash- West Cardinal Drive & Hwy 347

On Sunday, August 7, 2022 at 11:55 p.m., Beaumont Police responded to a major traffic crash involving one vehicle at Cardinal Drive (southbound) and Hwy 347. When Officers arrived, they located a 2 door Jeep in the grass fully engulfed in flames. Prior to...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: August 10, 2022

BPD Officers in Patrol Unit Struck by Drunk Driver- 11th Street & Hollywood

On Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 8:55 p.m., a BPD Patrol Unit occupied by two Officers was stopped at the red light southbound on 11th St. at Hollywood. They were struck from behind by a Chevrolet Tahoe driven by Francisco Xante-Lobos (pictured below), which...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: August 30, 2022

BPD Detectives Searching for Elderly Man Reported Missing

BPD Detectives are searching for Issac Morris (DOB 04/16/1942, pictured below).  Morris is described as a black male, grey hair, brown eyes, approximately 5'5" and 140lbs. The reporting party is family who has not seen Morris in ove...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: August 31, 2022

Beaumont Man Wanted for Aggravated Assault Family Violence

BPD Family Violence Detectives are searching for 36 year old ROBERT J. EAGLIN (pictured below), who is wanted for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon Family Violence. On August 28, 2022 he stabbed his former girlfriend multiple times. The victim is in...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: July 1, 2022

BPD Narcotics Unit Executes Search Warrant-2200 Utica

On Thursday, June 30, 2022 at 5:00 p.m., Beaumont Police Narcotics, Special Assignment, SWAT and K9 Units executed a narcotics search warrant at a residence in the 2200 block of Utica.This residence had been the source of numerous community complaints of ...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: July 4, 2022

BPD Searching for Second Suspect in Aggravated Assault on Two BPD Officers

BPD Detectives have obtained two warrants for Aggravated Assault on a Public Servant for Reginald Guillory, a 19 year old Beaumont resident (pictured below) in connection with the Attempted Capital Murder of two BPD Officers on July 3, 2022. Anyone with i...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: July 6, 2022

Historical Discovery of Beaumont Police Officer Killed in the Line of Duty- March 15, 1917

Research into history of Texas Police Officers killed in the line of duty has led to the discovery of another Beaumont Police Officer named James A. Gaines that died in the line of duty in 1917, but has never been officially recognized. The following info...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: July 11, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT DISASTER RECOVERY (CDBG-DR) PROGRAM

PUBLIC NOTICE 

 

CITY OF BEAUMONT 

 

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT 

DISASTER RECOVERY (CDBG-DR) PROGRAM 

 

The City of Beaumont is giving notice of the City's intent to submit an&nbs...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: July 12, 2022

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

JULY 26, 2022, at 1:30 p.m.

The City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, will hold a public hearing in the City Council Chamber, 1st floor of City Hall, 801 Main Street, Beaumont, TX. on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at 1:30 o&rsq...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: July 21, 2022

Traffic Alert!! Toliver Rd

- Please avoid Toliver Rd from Major Dr to Keith Rd. There is a water breach on the LNVA Neches main levee. Crews are actively assessing the damage. Emergency equipment is already enroute. This includes the Pine Glen neighborhood. We are allowing residen...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: July 23, 2022

Beaumont Police Investigating Aggravated Robbery of Store Clerk- Suspect Shot- 2810 Eastex

On Friday, July 22, 2022 at 11:34 p.m. Beaumont Police responded to 2810 Eastex Freeway (Everest Food Mart) in reference to a robbery in progress. Dispatch advised that the store clerk had called 911 and stated that a man was robbing the store with a knif...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: July 23, 2022

BPD Detectives Obtain Aggravated Robbery Warrant for Beaumont Man- 2810 Eastex

BPD Detectives have obtained an Aggravated Robbery warrant for William Coleman, a 62 year old Beaumont resident (pictured below). Coleman is currently admitted to the hospital for injuries sustained when he committed an aggravated robbery at the Everest F...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: June 15, 2022

Beaumont Man Arrested for Aggravated Kidnapping- Parkdale Mall

On Sunday, June 12, 2022 at 9:49 a.m., Beaumont Police responded to Parkdale Mall (6155 Eastex) in reference to a Weapons Offense. A witness called police stating that a man was threatening a woman and her two children with a knife and forcing them to lea...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Beaumont Police Investigating Homicide- 300 block of Alabama

On Friday, June 24, 2022 at 1:13 a.m., Beaumont Police responded to the 200 block of Alabama in reference to shots fired. When Officers arrived, they located a gold Chevy Malibu parked in a vacant lot. Officers discovered several bullet holes in the vehic...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: June 28, 2022

Historical Discovery of Beaumont Police Officer Killed in the Line of Duty- May 7, 1902

Research into history of Texas Police Officers killed in the line of duty has led to the discovery of a Beaumont Police Officer named George Frederick that died in the line of duty in 1902, but has never been officially recognized. The following informati...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: May 16, 2022

BPD Police Memorial Ceremony- Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 9:00 am

The Beaumont Police Department will host our annual Fallen Officer Memorial Ceremony on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 9:00 am on the front steps of BPD (255 College). Please join us as we honor the BPD Officers who have made the Ultimate Sacrifice for our com...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: May 20, 2022

BPD Investigating Aggravated Assault & Significant Narcotics Seizure- 2900 Block of Ave. E

On Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 11:25 p.m., Beaumont Police responded to a residence in the 2900 block of Ave E in reference to a Victim of a Shooting. When Officers arrived, they located a Hispanic male inside the residence suffering from multiple gunshot w...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: May 27, 2022

BPD Narcotics Search Warrant Yields Drugs & Firearms-1500 block of Chamberlin

On Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 6:00 p.m., the Beaumont Police Narcotics Unit executed a Narcotics Search Warrant at a residence in the 1500 block of Chamberlin. BPD SWAT secured the residence and its occupants. A search of the residence yielded approximatel...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: May 30, 2022

Beaumont Police Investigating Fatality Motorcycle Crash-700 I-10 East

On Sunday, May 29, 2022 at 7:25 p.m., Beaumont Police responded to the 700 blk IH-10 E, in reference to a major crash involving a motorcycle. Preliminary investigation revealed that the sole occupant of a motorcycle was traveling eastbound in the inside l...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: May 30, 2022

BPD Arrests Suspect for Aggravated Robbery & Felon in Possession of A Firearm-3645 Stagg

On Monday, May 30, 2022 at 9:25 a.m., Beaumont police responded to 3645 Stagg Dr. (J Player LLC, a game room), in reference to a Robbery in progress. When Officers arrived, the suspect was still inside the game room and was apprehended without incident. P...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: April 2, 2022

Beaumont Police Investigating Fatality-2300 I-10 East

On Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 5:43 a.m., Beaumont Police responded to the 2300 block of I-10 East, eastbound service road in reference to a major vehicle crash. Preliminary investigation has revealed that a  silver Chevy sedan struck a tree in th...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: April 4, 2022

Shattered Dreams Program Event- Monday, April 4, 2022- Kelly High School

On Monday, April 4, 2022, Kelly High School will be hosting a Shattered Dreams Program outlining the dangers of drinking and driving. Traffic Collisions, many involving drugs and alcohol, are the leading cause of serious injuries and death of Texans aged ...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: April 5, 2022

Beaumont Police Investigating Aggravated Assault- Family Violence and DWI

On Monday, April 4, 2022 at 6:34 p.m., Beaumont Police responded to a residence in the 9100 block of Chicory in reference to a disturbance involving an off-duty Vidor Police Officer who threatened a family member with a weapon. Prior to Officers arrival, ...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: April 5, 2022

Beaumont Police Investigating Aggravated Assault- Family Violence and DWI

On Monday, April 4, 2022 at 6:34 p.m., Beaumont Police responded to a residence in the 9100 block of Chicory in reference to a disturbance involving an off-duty Vidor Police Officer who threatened a family member with a weapon. Prior to Officers arrival, ...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: April 12, 2022

Beaumont Police Investigating Fatality Crash- 800 IH-10 East

On Monday, April 11 2022 at 10:35 a.m., Beaumont Police responded to the 800 block of IH-10 East (westbound and eastbound) in reference to a major vehicle crash involving an 18-Wheeler. Preliminary investigation has revealed that an 18-wheeler was traveli...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: April 25, 2022

Beaumont Police Obtain Second Murder Warrant for March 12, 2022 Homicide- Goliad/Wall St

BPD Detectives have obtained a second Murder Warrant for the March 12, 2022 Homicide of Juan Salazar that occurred at Goliad and Wall Streets. Terry Antonio Johnson III, a 20 year old Beaumont resident is currently in the Jefferson County Jail on the char...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: April 26, 2022

Beaumont Police Investigating Homicide- 3700 Usan

On Monday, April 25, 2022 at 8:35 p.m., Beaumont Police responded to the 3700 block of Usan in reference to a Victim of a Shooting. When Officers arrived, they located a deceased male inside of a vehicle in the driveway of a residence. The victim has been...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: April 26, 2022

Beaumont Police Investigating Aggravated Assault- IH-10 & 11th Street

On Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 2:42 a.m., Beaumont Police responded to the IH-10 service road near 7th Street in reference to a Victim of a Shooting. When Officers arrived, they located two shooting victims near a vehicle. Preliminary investigation has rev...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: April 26, 2022

17 Year Old Beaumont Resident Arrested for Murder-3700 Usan

BPD Detectives have obtained a Murder Warrant for Jayden Joseph Leonard, a 17 year old Beaumont resident, for the April 25, 2022 Murder of David Parkerson in the 3700 block of Usan. Detectives responded to the scene of the Homicide around 9:00 p.m. last n...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: March 10, 2022

BPD Narcotics Unit Executes Two Search Warrants on Community Complaint Houses

On Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at 5:30 p.m., The BPD Narcotics Unit, with the assistance of BPD's SWAT, Special Assignment Unit, K-9 and Homeland Security Investigations, executed a Search Warrant at 9165 Shepherd. During the search of the property, D...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: March 11, 2022

Beaumont Police Investigating Homicide - 1085 Irma Street

On Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 7:29 P.M., Officers responded to 1085 Irma Street in reference to shots fired outside of the residence. Officers located 26 year old Ashton Devon Randolph, a Beaumont resident, on the driveway, unresponsive and suffering fro...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: March 14, 2022

BPD Investigating Homicide - Wall & Goliad

On Saturday, March 12, 2022, at 11:58 p.m., Beaumont Police were checking the area of San Jacinto and Wall Street in reference to a call of shots fired. While searching the area, officers located a victim lying on the ground suffering from multiple gunsho...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: March 17, 2022

Beaumont Police Investigating Two Separate Traffic Fatalities

On Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at 7:22 pm, Beaumont Police responded to a major crash in the 3500 block of North Major drive. Preliminary investigation has revealed that the driver of a Ford SUV was traveling southbound when he struck another vehicle then l...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: March 22, 2022

Traffic Information for South Texas State Fair- March 24 - April 3, 2022.

The South Texas State Fair will be taking place from Thursday, March 24 through Sunday, April 3, 2022. Due to on-going construction in the areas surrounding Ford Park, traffic routes to and from the fair will be impacted. The Major Drive exit from I-10 we...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: March 27, 2022

Fire Leads to Discovery of Illegal Narcotics, Suspect Arrested - 3020 Waverly

On Saturday, March 26, 2022, at 7:30 a.m., Beaumont Police responded to 3020 Waverly in reference to illegal narcotics at this address.

Beaumont Fire initially responded to a structure fire at this residence. While on scene suppressing the fire, they obser...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: March 28, 2022

Fatality Auto-Pedestrian Accident - 7900 Block of Eastex

On Sunday, March 27, 2022, at 7:03 a.m., Beaumont Police responded to an auto-pedestrian accident in the 7900 block of Eastex Freeway Southbound.

The preliminary investigation has revealed that the victim was attempting to cross the freeway when he was str...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: March 28, 2022

Beaumont Police Investigating Homicide- 2250 W. Virginia

On Sunday, March 27, 2022 at 7:28p.m., Beaumont Police responded to a victim of shooting call at 2250 W. Virginia. Officers arrived and located the victim at which time, he was transported to St. Elizabeth Hospital where he was pronounced deceased a short...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: March 28, 2022

5 Suspects Arrested in Connection with Homicide at 2250 W. Virginia

Following the Homicide that occurred at 2250 W. Virginia on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at 7:28 p.m., BPD Detectives responded to the scene to begin the investigation. During the investigation, they were able to obtain surveillance video of the possible suspec...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: March 29, 2022

BPD Detectives Seize 8 Firearms and Narcotics Following Shots Fired & Victim of a Shooting Call-

On Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at 4:11 a.m., Beaumont Police responded to the 3800 block of Bryan in reference to multiple calls of shots fired. While officers were in route, another caller advised that there was a victim of a shooting. Officers arrived on sc...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: February 7, 2022

BPD Arrests Two Suspects for Burglary of Numerous SETX Storage Unit Facilities

On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 9:00 p.m., Beaumont Police responded to Public Storage located at 6160 Delaware in reference to a Burglary in Progress. Officers arrived and detained two suspects. The suspects were transported to the Beaumont Police Depar...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: February 18, 2022

BPD Patrol Unit Struck by Suspected Drunk Driver- 100 IH-10 North

On Friday, February 18, 2022 at 4:06 a.m., a BPD Patrol Officer was traveling northbound in the 100 block of the IH-10 N service road, after picking up a male that was walking in the middle of the roadway. The officer had overhead red and blue emergency l...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: February 25, 2022

Three Suspects Arrested Following Numerous Burglaries of SETX Storage Units

*Original Press Release*On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 9:00 p.m., Beaumont Police responded to Public Storage located at 6160 Delaware in reference to a Burglary in Progress. Officers arrived and detained two suspects. The suspects were transported to t...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: January 7, 2022

BPD Investigating Fatality Crash- 3100 E. Lucas

On Thursday, January 6, 2022 at 9:31 p.m., Beaumont Police responded to the 3100 block of East Lucas in reference to a vehicle crash involving a pedestrian on a scooter. Preliminary investigation has revealed that Clifford Hudson Jr., a 39 year old Beaumo...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: January 7, 2022

SWAT Callout Results in Suspect Arrest for 2 Counts of Aggravated Kidnapping Family Violence

On Friday, January 7, 2022, at 10:31 a.m., Beaumont Police responded to Breakwater Bay Apartments located at 4375 N. Major Drive in reference to a disturbance. During the altercation, the suspect barricaded himself and two hostages inside the apartment. B...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: January 12, 2022

BPD Investigating Fatality Traffic Crash- 300 E. Cardinal

On Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at 10:26 p.m., Beaumont Police responded to the 300 block of E. Cardinal Drive in reference to a major traffic crash. Preliminary investigation has revealed that a Ford F-150 was traveling South on E. Cardinal and made an uns...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: January 12, 2022

BPD Detectives Investigating Multiple Aggravated Robberies

On Tuesday, January 11, 2022 between 7:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. BPD Officers responded to three businesses in reference to Aggravated Robbery.7:08 p.m.- O'Reilly Auto Parts- 1040 Washington7:17 p.m.- Family Dollar- 2290 Gulf7:45 p.m.- Dominoes Pizza- 1...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: January 12, 2022

Beaumont Police Arrest Suspect for Aggravated Robbery- Channel 6- 2955 IH-10

On Wednesday, January, 12 2022 at 12:58 a.m., Beaumont Police responded to a robbery of an individual at Channel 6 located at 2955 IH-10. When Officers arrived, they were advised that a black male suspect had approached a security guard who was in her veh...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: January 26, 2022

Hazard Mitigation Plan Public Meeting on January 27th, 2022

SETRPC will hold a public meeting on Thursday, January 27th to gather public input for updating the Regional Hazard Mitigation Plans for Hardin, Jasper, Jefferson, and Orange Counties. The meeting is at 5:30 p.m. at the South East Texas Regional Planning ...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: January 27, 2022

Beaumont Man Arrested for August 6, 2020 Murder- 5900 Bedford

On Thursday, January 27, 2022, BPD Persons Detectives obtained a Murder warrant for Markeith Rashaad Morgan, a 33 year old Beaumont resident. Morgan’s Murder warrant is in connection with the August 6, 2020 Homicide of Antonio Wilson, that occur...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: December 9, 2021

BPD Narcotics Unit Search Warrant- 3800 block of Buffalo

On Thursday, December 9, 2021, Beaumont PD’s Narcotics Unit with the assistance of SWAT, Special Assignment Unit, K-9 and DEA, executed a Narcotics Search Warrant at a residence in the 3800 block of Buffalo.

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: December 13, 2021

BPD Blue Santa Toy Delivery Send-Off! Today at 5:00 pm

Please join the Beaumont Police Department on Monday, December 13 at 5:00 p.m. on the front steps of BPD (255 College Street) as we send-off Blue Santa on his Toy Delivery. This year, BPD’s Blue Santa Program will be providing Christmas toys for...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: December 14, 2021

Odor from Hazmat Incident in Nederland may Affect Beaumont Residents

The wind has changed direction and residents in areas of the City of Beaumont may smell vapors from a Hazmat Incident in Nederland.
 
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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: December 16, 2021

BPD Officer Injured

On Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 5:49 a.m. Beaumont Police responded to The Woodlands Apartments, located at 3150 West Cardinal Drive in reference to a disturbance. 

During the encounter, an officers weapon discharged striking him in the leg. He ...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: December 29, 2021

Beaumont Police Investigating Homicide & Aggravated Assault-2100 Willowglen

On Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at 9:20 p.m. Beaumont Police responded to 2050 S Major (Citgo) in reference to a victim of a shooting. Preliminary investigation has revealed that the shooting occurred in the 2100 block of Willowglen. The two victims were in...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: December 20, 2021

Beaumont Police Investigating Fatality Crash-4200 College

On Thursday, December 30, 2021 at 5:56 a.m., Beaumont Police responded to the 4200 block of College Street in reference to a major crash involving a motorcycle.Preliminary investigation has revealed that the motorcycle was traveling eastbound in the 4200 ...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: November 7, 2021

Beaumont Police Investigating Fatality Accident - 2400 Block of S. MLK

On Sunday, November 7, 2021 at 2:13 a.m., Beaumont Police responded to the 2400 block of S. Martin Luther King in reference to a major accident.

The preliminary investigation has revealed that a black Chevrolet truck was traveling north in the southbound l...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: November 8, 2021

Investigators release names of victims in the fatality accident that occurred in the 2400 block of S

The victims involved in the deadly crash in the 2400 block of S. MLK are identified as Clyde Thompson, (driver) age 19 and Tonysha Lashay Smith, (passenger) age 19. The driver of the black Chevrolet truck is still in the hospital being treated and charges...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: November 10, 2021

Beaumont Police Investigating Traffic Fatality- Dowlen/Phelan

On Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 9:19 p.m., Beaumont Police responded to the intersection of Dowlen and Phelan in reference to a major traffic crash. Preliminary investigation revealed that a Jeep Compass disregarded a red traffic light and entered the int...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: November 10, 2021

Beaumont Police Investigating Shooting Death- 1300 Block of Edwin

On Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 4:55 p.m., Beaumont Police responded to the 1300 block of Edwin in reference a victim of a shooting. The victim was located inside the residence suffering from a single gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital ...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: October 14, 2021

Beaumont Police Investigating Aggravated Robbery

On Thursday, October 14, 2021 at 7:45 a.m., Beaumont Police responded to the Food Basket located at 68 N. 4th Street in reference to an Aggravated Robbery. The suspect pictured below entered the store and robbed the clerk at gunpoint. During the robbery, ...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: October 14, 2021

Beaumont Police Detectives Charge 2 in August 25, 2021 Homicide/Aggravated Robbery

BPD Detectives have filed charges of Murder and Aggravated Robbery against two suspects in connection with the August 25, 2021 Homicide of Matthew Dragulski. During the robbery, the suspects shot a second victim, who was paralyzed as a result of the shoot...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: October 24, 2021

Beaumont Police Investigating Family Violence Homicide-600 block Langham

At 5:54 pm, Beaumont Police responded to the 600 block of Langham in reference to a disturbance involving a firearm. Officers arrived and located a female suffering from gunshot wounds. The female victim was pronounced deceased on the scene by Beaumont EM...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: October 27, 2021

BPD Officers Arrest 5 Suspects Following Criminal Activity and Evading

On Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 3:59 a.m., Beaumont Police responded to Gulf Coast Auto Auction located at 450 S. 11th Street in reference to a possible auto thefts in progress. The caller advised that 6-7 suspects were on the property attempting to ste...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: October 28, 2021

TRAFFIC ALERT: DOWNTOWN BEAUMONT AREA - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29- SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2021 Saturday, Oc

TRAFFIC ALERT: DOWNTOWN BEAUMONT AREA - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29- SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2021

Saturday, October 30th, 2021, The Gift of Life will host an event at the Beaumont Civic Center.  It will include a 5K run throughout downtown Beaumont.

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: October 29, 2021

City of Beaumont Press Release, for Immediate Release, October 29, 2021

Please click here to access the PDF version of this Press Release.

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                             &am...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: September 1, 2021

Hurricane Ida Relief

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                          Wed...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: September 13, 2021

Weather Update- Tropical Storm Nicholas- Sandbag Information

Weather Update- September 13, 2021   Tropical Storm Nicholas

In an effort to prepare for possible flooding The City of Beaumont will begin sandbagging operations Monday, September 13th at 10:00 A.M. at the Athletic Complex on College Street (950 L...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: September 14, 2021

City of Beaumont Office Closures

City of Beaumont to Close Offices Today, 9/14/2021 

 

Due to the continuing weather conditions, the City of Beaumont will close non-essential City offices today from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. This includes trash pickup and transit services. P...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: September 14, 2021

City Offices Resume Operation Tomorrow

The City closure ends tonight at 6:00 p.m. All city services and facilities will be available tomorrow.

Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: September 18, 2021

BPD Arrests Aggravated Robbery Suspects - 6155 Eastex

On Friday, September 17, 2021 at 7:09 p.m., a Beaumont Police Officer was flagged down at 6155 Eastex, at Parkdale Mall, in front of 2nd and Charles. The victim stated he was sitting in his vehicle, waiting for his wife to come out of the mall when he was...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: September 24, 2022

COVID-19 Vaccination-Pfizer-BioNTech Booster

Friday, September 24, 2021

CONTACT:    Kenneth Coleman-Director of Public Health, (409) 654-3603

The Beaumont Public Health Department will start administering the booster dose of the COVID-19 Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine next week. &a...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: September 25, 2021

Beaumont Police Investigating Homicide

On Saturday, September 25, 2021 at 7:53 a.m., Beaumont Police located an abandoned vehicle near Avenue C and Crockett. The vehicle contained a significant amount of blood consistent with someone sustaining serious injury, as well as evidence that a firear...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: September 26, 2021

Homicide Victim’s Identity Released & Arrest Made

BPD Detectives have identified the homicide victim as Juan Antonio Borrego, a 25 year old Beaumont resident. A 14 year old juvenile was placed under arrest yesterday for the Murder.

*Original Press Release*

Beaumont Police Investigating Homicide

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: September 27, 2021

City of Beaumont Press Release, September 27, 2021

Please click here to access the PDF version of this press release.

 

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: August 4, 2021

Beaumont Police Investigating Fatality Crash- 7500 College St.

On Saturday, July 31, 2021 at 3:40 a.m., Beaumont Police responded to the 7500 block of College St. in reference to a major crash involving a motorcycle rider. Preliminary investigation revealed that a motorcyclist was traveling at a high rate of speed an...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: August 10, 2021

Beaumont Police Investigating Fatality Crash-11000 Eastex Fwy

On Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at 10:29 am, Beaumont Police responded to the 11,000 block of Eastex Freeway (Hwy 69) southbound near Tram Road in reference to a multi vehicle crash. The crash occurred in an active construction zone and vehicles struck two ro...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: August 19, 2021

Beaumont Police-Now Hiring

The Beaumont Police Department is hiring!

Positions for Police Cadet and Police Officer have been posted at http://www.cityofbeaumontjobs.com.

All applications must be submitted online only.

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: August 20, 2022

Beaumont Police Investigating Aggravated Robbery- 2568 College

On Friday, August 20, 2021 at 5:00 p.m., Beaumont Police responded to Katy's Video located at 2568 College Street in reference to a victim of a shooting. Officers arrived and located two employees of the store suffering from gunshot wounds. Preli...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: August 26, 2021

Beaumont Police Investigating Homicide/Aggravated Robbery- 2300 block of Hayes

On Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at 11:16 p.m., Beaumont Police responded to the 2300 block of Hayes in reference to a victim of a shooting. When Officers arrived they located two victims in front of a residence suffering from gunshot wounds. One victim was ...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: August 26, 2021

8/25/21 Homicide Victim's Name Released-2300 block of Hayes

BPD Detectives have obtained surveillance video from the 2300 block of Hayes that shows two hooded subjects approach the victim's home on foot at 11:12 p.m. on August 25, 2021 and open fire. The deceased has been identified as 37 year old Beaumon...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: August 26, 2021

Emergency Management Weather Update - Tropical Depression 9

The City of Beaumont Office of Emergency Management is monitoring Tropical Depression 9 and planning for any possible impacts to our area. Please monitor vetted media sources for weather updates and make sure you are prepared.   Keep your vehicle...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: July 6, 2021

3 Suspects Arrested Following Aggravated Robbery of Elderly Woman- CVS 2950 Dowlen Rd.

On Tuesday, July 06, 2021, at 1:43 p.m., Beaumont Police responded to CVS, located at 2950 Dowlen Rd., in reference to a Robbery in-progress. Officers arrived and quickly obtained suspect and vehicle information from several witnesses. Investigation revea...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: July 11, 2021

Beaumont Police Investigating Homicide- 4300 Woodlawn

On Sunday, July 11, 2021 at 1:21 a.m., Beaumont Police responded to the 4300 block of Woodlawn in reference to a victim of a shooting. When Officers arrived they located the victim on the porch of a residence suffering from gunshot wounds. Beaumont EMS ar...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: July 12, 2021

Beaumont Police Investigating Homicide

On Friday, March 19, 2021 the body of Cordell Marquis Evans, AKA Aidelen, a 24 year old transgender female from Beaumont, was located in a canal in the 3700 block of Savannah Ave in Port Arthur. Through investigation, Detectives believed that foul play wa...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: June 1, 2021

3 Arrested Following Narcotics Search Warrant- 600 block of Ave E

On Friday, May 28, 2021 at 8:00 a.m., Beaumont Police Narcotics, SWAT, Special Assignment Unit, and K-9 executed a search warrant at two locations in the 600 block of Avenue E. The search warrant yielded a total seizure of approximately 197 grams of Heroi...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: June 2, 2021

Press Release Regarding Vaccinations for Children

Starting June 3, 2021, the Beaumont Public Health Department in conjunction with the Beaumont Office of Emergency Management will be administering the COVID-19 Vaccination to children ages 12 to 18 by appointment only.

Helpful Information

 

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: June 9, 2023

BPD to Hold Oath of Office Ceremony Today, Wednesday, June 9, 2021

The Beaumont Police Department will hold an Oath of Office Ceremony today, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. The ceremony will be in the training classroom at the Beaumont Police Department located at 255 College Street. Please join us today as we welc...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: June 14, 2023

End of Watch Ride to Remember Group, Honoring Officer Sheena Yarborough-Powell- Wednesday, June 16 a

Click link above for Press Release Packet. Beyond the Call of Duty Organization will arrive at BPD (255 College Street, Beaumont, TX) on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. A group of motorcycles will be escorting a 40+ foot trailer covered with photos...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: June 16, 2021

Beaumont Police Investigating Homicide- 4400 Magnolia

On Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 2:46 a.m., Beaumont Police responded to the 4400 block of Magnolia in reference to a victim of a shooting. When Officers arrived, they located the victim in the middle of the roadway suffering from gun shot wounds. Beaumont ...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: June 16, 2023

BPD Detectives Asking Public for Help in Homicide- 4400 Magnolia

BPD Detectives are requesting the public's assistance for information about June 16, 2021 Homicide victim, Claude McField. Mr. McField is pictured below and anyone that could help Detectives with information surrounding his movements over the las...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: June 17, 2021

Beaumont man arrested for multiple burglaries in the old town area.

On Wednesday, June 16, 2021, Beaumont Police located and arrested, Archie Lee Harris Jr., a 41 year old Beaumont man, in the 2600 block of Hazel. Harris had four outstanding felony warrants for burglaries in the old town area of Beaumont.

Harris was arrest...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: June 23, 2021

Beaumont Police Investigating Single Vehicle Crash, Three Fatalities- East Cardinal at MLK

On Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at 6:50 p.m., Beaumont Police responded to a major crash involving one vehicle at the East Cardinal and MLK off ramp. The three occupants of the vehicle were all pronounced deceased on scene by Beaumont EMS. The victims were iden...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: June 22, 2021

TRAFFIC ALERT! Fourth of July, 2021

Sunday, July the 4th, 2021, The City of Beaumont will host the 35th Annual Fourth of July Celebration. Several roads will be closed Sunday morning before the festivities begin.  All streets around the Event Center (700 Crockett Street) and the ro...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: May 9, 2021

Beaumont Police Investigating ATV/Pedestrian Crash- 5305 Tyrrell Park

On Saturday, May 8th, 2021, at 7:09 p.m., Beaumont Police responded to Tyrrell Park in reference to a crash involving an ATV/four-wheeler and a 6 year old juvenile. Preliminary investigation has revealed that a 36 year old male was operating the ATV in th...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: April 1, 2021

Construction at Blossom Drive at Washington Blvd.

Effective April 12, 2021, the entry to Blossom Drive will be closed and detour signs in and out of the neighborhood will be in place due to construction.

You can view the PDF version of the press release (and map) here.

 

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: April 4, 2021

Officers Arrest Suspect From Shooting At 6035 S. MLK Parkway

On Sunday, April 4, 2021, at 3:17 a.m., Beaumont Police responded to 6035 S. Martin Luther King Parkway in reference to a victim of a shooting. Dispatch advised there were four individuals who had been wounded. Upon arrival, officers located the 4 victims...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: April 5, 2021

Beaumont Police Obtain Aggravated Assault Warrant-2600 Fillmore

On Sunday, April 4, 2021, Beaumont Police responded to the 2600 block of Fillmore in reference to a victim of a shooting. When officers arrived, they located the gunshot victim, who was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. Preliminary in...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: April 15, 2021

Open COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments for April 16 and April 24

The Beaumont Public Health Department has opened up 700 additional vaccine appointments for Friday, April 16, 2021 from 8am to 5:30pm.  Saturday appointments are also available on Saturday, April 24, 2021.  Additional appointments are av...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: April 20, 2021

Elinor Drainage Relief Project

Effective Tuesday, April 21, 2021, Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6 will be performing construction on 8th Street from Elinor to 700 feet North of Washington Blvd.

Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: April 25, 2021

Fatality Hit & Run - 1800 Block Of S. Major Dr. - Suspect In Custody

On Sunday, April 25, 2021, at 5:30 a.m. Beaumont Police responded to the 1800 block of S. Major Drive in reference to a pedestrian hit and run fatality accident. Officers arrived and located the victim deceased on scene.

Information was received about a Ta...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: April 29, 2021

Beaumont Police Investigating Homicide- 2500 block of McFaddin

At 10:45 am Beaumont Police responded to the 2500 block of McFaddin in reference to a disturbance. When officers arrived they located a Hispanic female outside of the residence suffering from a gun shot wound. Beaumont EMS arrived and pronounced the victi...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: April 29, 2021

Road Closure Announcement

 

Office of the Public Works Director

Release Date: April 29, 2021

Contact: David Tingle, City of Beaumont Engineering – 409-785-4781

 

Road Closure Announcement: 

Calder Avenue from Gulf Street to 1st Street

McFaddin Avenue ...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: April 30, 2023

Beaumont Man Arrested for Murder- 2500 McFaddin

**UPDATE**Beaumont Police Detectives obtained a Murder Warrant for Bradley yesterday afternoon (Thursday, April 29, 2021) and Officers from BPD's Special Assignment Unit took him into custody last night. He was booked into the Jefferson County Ja...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: March 8, 2023

Trafficking Hotline Tip Leads to Recovery of 2 Minors & Trafficking Suspect Arrest

On Monday, March 1, 2021, The Beaumont Police Department received a tip from the National Human Trafficking Hotline in reference to two 16 year old females being commercially sexually exploited in Beaumont.BPD’s Special Crimes Unit began investi...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: March 25, 2021

BPD Investigating Fatality Crash - 2300 block of Liberty

On Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 3:44 p.m., Beaumont Police Officers were conducting a criminal investigation and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The vehicle accelerated away and attempted to elude the officers. The vehicle crashed into a business loca...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: March 28, 2021

Beaumont Police Investigating Fatality Crash- 1000 IH-10 East

On Sunday, March 28, 2021 at 2:59 a.m., Beaumont Police responded to the 1000 block of IH-10 East, westbound in reference to a major single vehicle crash. An 18 wheeler pulling a trailer lost control and struck the concrete barrier along the shoulder of t...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: March 31, 2021

Road Closure Announcement- North Bound Lanes of Bowie Street

Office of the Public Works Director

Release Date: March 29, 2021

Contact: David Tingle, City of Beaumont Engineering – 409-785-4781

 

Road Closure Announcement:

North Bound lanes of Main Street from Forsythe Street to Bowie Street

Beaumont, T...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: February 4, 2023

Beaumont Police Held a Ceremony Promoting Seven Officers to the Rank of Sergeant and Swearing in Two

The Beaumont Police Department held a ceremony this evening at the Julie Rogers Theater promoting seven officers to the rank of Sergeant and swearing in two new Officers.

Officers promoted to the rank of Sergeant:

Sgt. Craig LegerSgt. Christopher PrattSgt. ...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: February 11, 2021

Press Release: Utility Preparations for Below Freezing Temperatures

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                  Thursday, February 11, 2021

 

CONTACT: &...

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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: February 12, 2021

Winter Weather Safety and Preparedness Tips

The City of Beaumont Office of Emergency Management continues to monitor and plan for the winter weather event that will impact our area this weekend and early next week. Plan for possible hazardous roadways and power outages.
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Public Safety Press Releases
Posted on: February 14, 2021

Winter Weather Update- February 14, 2021

Based on the current weather forecast, indications are that temperatures will drop below freezing tonight, accompanied by rain and/or snow.  Ice is expected to accumulate on roadways and bridges, making travel very difficult, if not impossible. &...

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Posted on: February 15, 2021

Winter Weather Beaumont Transit Info

Beaumont Transit is suspending service on Monday, February 15, 2021 due to hazardous driving conditions due to the impending storm.

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Posted on: February 15, 2021

Winter Weather Update, 2/15/21

Based on the current weather forecast, indications are that temperatures will drop below freezing again tonight, refreezing the slush that is on the roadways right now. Driving conditions are still very difficult.  Additionally, there is a good c...

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Posted on: February 16, 2021

Winter Weather Update-February 16, 2021

Due to cold weather impacts on service pumps and equipment, water pressure is low throughout the City of Beaumont service area. We are requesting all water customers conserve water while City crews work to restore full water pressure.Contact 311 for wate...
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Posted on: February 16, 2021

City Water System

The Water System is functioning and pumping more than the normal flow of water. We do not have a technical water system issue; we have a freezing weather issue.  Water lines have been freezing all night and many customers are reporting frozen pip...

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Posted on: February 16, 2021

Boil Water Notice - Winter Weather Update 2-16-2021

BOIL WATER NOTICE

Winter Weather Update 2-16-2021

Due to a loss of system pressure as a result of line breaks caused by the severe winter weather, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the City of Beaumont PWS# 123001 public water syste...

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Posted on: February 16, 2021

City Water System Update

The City of Beaumont Water System is pumping a much higher amount of water than normal right now but continues to have lower pressure than normal. We are still under a Boil Water notice and urge water conservation measures, turning off dripping faucets an...

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Posted on: February 17, 2021

Winter Weather Update February 17, 2021- City Closure Update for Thursday -(2-18-2021)

Winter Weather Update February 17, 2021

City Closure Update for Thursday -(2-18-2021)

Continued low pressure in the water system is impacting city facilities. Therefore, all non-essential city facilities, except the Landfill, will remain closed until 6:00 P...

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Posted on: February 18, 2021

Winter Weather Update- Water Utilities February 18, 2021

Winter Weather Update- Water Utilities February 18, 2021

As of 2:30 P.M. on February 18, 2021, the City of Beaumont is still under a boil water notice.  Please continue to conserve water use.  To report any water leaks or to request assis...

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Posted on: February 18, 2021

Winter Weather Update-Thursday, February 18, 2021 - City Facilities

Winter Weather Update-February 18, 2021                                       &n...

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Posted on: February 19, 2021

A Message from City Manager Kyle Hayes

February 19, 2021

 

Citizens,

 

We know you have been through a lot over the past week, and we will work through this together.  Below is a snapshot of our recovery efforts:

 

The city has been pumping water out to the City t...

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Posted on: February 19, 2021

Link to Texas Disaster Impacts Self-Reporting Tool

The objective of this survey is to identify damages across Texas, to help emergency management officials across the state gain an understanding of damages that have occurred during the recent winter weather.  Please follow the link below or scan ...

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Posted on: February 20, 2021

Winter Storm Price Gouging and Scams

Price gouging and scams will continue to emerge from this winter storm state emergency. Details on identifying emergency related scams, such as fake home repair contractors and fake charities, and price gouging on essential goods and services, are availab...

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Posted on: February 21, 2021

Winter Storm Disaster Assistance

FEMA announced federal emergency aid has been made available to the state of Texas in areas affected by a severe winter storm beginning on Feb. 11, 2021 and continuing.

Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to...

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Posted on: February 21, 2021

Winter Weather Update 2-21-2021 - Boil Water Notice Rescinded

Boil Water Notice Rescinded

February 21, 2021

On February 16, 2021, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) required the City of Beaumont, PWS ID # 123001, to issue a Boil Water Notice to inform customers that due to conditions which occurred r...

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Posted on: February 16, 2021

Helpful Reminders Regarding the Administering of the COVID-19 Vaccine Through Local Public Health De

The Beaumont Public Health Department in conjunction with the Southeast Texas Regional Operations Center is administering the COVID-19 Vaccination by appointment only. 

Helpful Information

This message is intended for anyone within the following so...

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Posted on: February 23, 2021

Financial Assistance for Businesses and Residents Affected by the Winter Storm

Throughout the afternoon we will be sharing important information from the Small Business Administration regarding financial assistance for businesses and residents affected by the recent severe winter storms. Please review the following English and Spani...
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Posted on: February 26, 2021

Update: Kayla Nicole Rice Homicide Investigation

Update: Kayla Nicole Rice Homicide Investigation

Beaumont Police Investigators filed Tampering with Evidence charges and had a warrant issued for Jonathan Paul Menard, a 35 year old Beaumont man, Monday, February 22, 2021. Menard was arrested in Calcasieu ...

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Posted on: June 13, 2023

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