Crime Stoppers

Update on the Yasin Jones homicide

Update:

Beaumont Police have released an update on the Yasin Jones homicide, which took place Thursday June 7 at 5680 Concord.

shadow

Homicide investigation in north end Beaumont

Beaumont Police have begun investigating a homicide at the Concord Manor Apartments Thursday, June 7.

The investigation follows a report to Beaumont Police that around 9:20 a.m., 24-year-old Beaumont man, Yasin Jones arrived at St. Elizabeth Hospital suffering from a gunshot wound, before passing away. The police received information that the homicide could have occurred in the 5600 block of Concord. 

Next of kin have been notified.  

If you have information about this case please contact the Crime stoppers of Southeast Texas at (409) 833-TIPS (8477).

shadow

Violence at Club Empire

Police in Beaumontare investigating a shooting that left two people injured at a local club over the weekend, reports the Beaumont Police Department (BPD).

shadow

Crime Stoppers opening media room at BPD station

Crime Stoppers logo

Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas announced the grand opening of a brand-new, Regional Media Center on Jan. 11 at the downtown Beaumont police station. According to Crime Stoppers Board Chairman Larry Crumpton, the new media center will offer Crime Stoppers affiliated law enforcement agencies a way to enhance video, create public service announcements (PSAs) and much more.

shadow

Lake Charles police double reward for fugitives

Marcus Dewayne Handy | Photo: Lake Charles Police Department
Lee James Gibbs | Photo: Lake Charles Police Department

Update - 12/4 3:22 p.m.: On Dec. 4, 2017, Lee James Gibbs surrendered to the Lake Charles Police Department and answered to his bench warrant in Judge Ritchie’s courtroom. A pick up order is still outstanding for Marcus Handy.

shadow

Reward increased to $10,000 for most wanted sex offender

Dakota Marcus Stewart

The reward for Dakota Marcus Stewart, 26, a Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender and this month’s featured fugitive, has been increased to $10,000 for information leading to his capture if the tip comes in during the month of December, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) said in a release.

shadow

Suspect wanted in slaying of family's pony

Pet pony | Photo: Liberty County Sheriff's Office

The Liberty County Sheriff's Office is searching for the person who shot and killed a pet pony, the department said in a release.

shadow

Gun cache: investigators seize weapons during warrant search

Local law enforcers executing a narcotics search warrant in the 3100 block of Gulf Street in Beaumont reportedly found meth, marijuana and a cache of weapons - weapons that officers believe could be related to recent gun violence in the area.

shadow

High Five

High 5, June 22

Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s assistance in getting potentially dangerous dealers and users, along with the poisonous products they carry, off the streets.

To that end, The Examiner features a list of five persons accused of drug-related crimes here each week.

All suspects, considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, should also be considered dangerous, and no attempt should be made to apprehend them. Call Crime Stoppers at (409) 833-TIPS (8477) with any tips you may have. You could be eligible for a cash reward up to $1,000.

shadow

Reward increases for information about capital murder

Update: By June 10, donations to Crime Stoppers increased the reward for information leading to arrest in the capital murder of Kera Teel to $14,500.

---

The reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspect or suspects responsible for the capital murder of Kera Teel, a 19-year-old pregnant mother who was shot to death June 6, has been increased to $10,000 after local businesses and concerned citizens donated monies to increase the amount in order to encourage members of the public to come forward if they know anything. 

shadow