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Jones
A Beaumont man, who is the suspect in at least one other robbery, was arrested Dec. 31 for aggravated robbery, evading and resisting arrest.
According to the Beaumont Police Department (BPD), at 8:22 a.m., officers responded to the Family Dollar in the 2200 block of Gulf Street in reference to a disturbance.
Derrick Derane Jones, 54, robbed the clerk and pistol-whipped her with an air soft pistol. Jones was reportedly forcing the clerk to an area with money when the first officer arrived on scene. Jones ran from the officer and was later apprehended after resisting arrest, police allege.
Jones was transported to Jefferson County Jail and booked for aggravated robbery, evading arrest and resisting arrest. Jones’ total bond was $110,000 — $100,000 for aggravated robbery.