The News

Newton man guilty of bank robbery

A 22-year-old Newton man has pleaded guilty to federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney John Malcolm Bales May 12.  

Michael Dwayne Byerly pleaded guilty to bank robbery on May 11 before U.S. District Judge Thad Heartfield.

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Beaumont resident guilty in strangulation of elderly man

Jefferson County Criminal District Attorney Bob Wortham announced May 12 that Melvin Spikes III, 42, of Beaumont, was found guilty of capital murder in the June 2012 strangulation death of Emerson Franklin.

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Emergency management coordinator relieved of duty

Orange County Emergency Management Coordinator Ryan Peabody is no longer heading the department according to information from Orange County Judge Brint Carlton's office effective Thursday, May 12.

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Pet of the Week - Firecracker

Firecracker is a flame point Siamese mix. He will be a year old in November and has been in foster care since January. He is very socialized and plays with other cats and dogs, large and small. Being a kitten, he is very playful. Firecracker has “feline carbohydrate syndrome,” meaning he has to have foods that have no grain. Firecracker is ready for a loving home and family that is willing to commit and go extra mile and give him the proper diet.

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Former judge indicted

Walker, Kolander, Broussard and Smith

Special Prosecutor Josh Schaffer told The Examiner he has yet to receive word as to when and where a trial will be held for four Jefferson County officials and former officials charged with crimes including tampering with physical evidence to affect the outcome of a criminal prosecution and using county material and personnel for private gain.

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