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Alcohol a common factor in repetitive abuse

Walter Nunez

Police in Orange arrested an apparently irate, intoxicated man July 15 on an enhanced family violence charge and retaliation charges, reportedly following an altercation between the suspect and his girlfriend that ended with injuries, his arrest and a threat to come back in three days to beat her again.

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Port Arthur auto accident turns out to be homicide

Ronnie Wayne Jacobs (left) and Isaiah Onasso Jacobs

Port Arthur police officers were dispatched to 1300 Joe Louis Avenue early on July 20 in response to an automobile accident.

The wreck was reported outside. Officers responded and found a vehicle whose lone occupant was unresponsive and was transported to a local medical facility.

The driver, Ronnie Wayne Jacobs, 34, was transported to the Medical Center of Southeast Texas where he was pronounced dead several hours later.

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Stealing rocks is a crime, Kountze police chief warns

Kountze Police Chief James Slaughter says it would be monstrous to steal rocks.

Local neighborhood hide-and-seek painted rock groups continue to blossom around Southeast Texas, but Kountze Police Chief James Slaughter warns rock hunters not to steal landscaping rocks from local businesses.

"When you are searching for rocks to paint, please be aware that you do not need to go onto the property of local businesses and take your rocks without the owners' consent," Slaughter said in a statement. "These rocks are for landscaping purposes. You could face criminal charges and be given a criminal trespass warning."

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Elderly man's caretaker arrested for stealing gold coins from his safe

On June 7, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office received a complaint in reference to a theft from a 92 year old man.

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Beaumont sees bump in sales tax revenue

The City of Beaumont received $3,112,640 in June 2017, City Manager Executive Assistant Chris Jarmon announced July 18 in a statement.

Jarmon explained that this is 7.47% more than the city received in July 2016.

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