Port Arthur Police

Port Arthur Police to welcome new K-9s

Port Arthur Police Department announced Friday, Jan. 4, that multiple K-9 units will be joining their ranks. While the department already has five dual-purposeK-9s, meaning trained to detect narcotics and assist officers in biting and holding suspects, and one narcotic dog amongst them, they have plans to purchase three more dual-purpose dogs and one narcotic K-9. Three of the new dogs are planned to be trained and in service by the end of the month with the fourth coming in late March. 

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Apartment occupants held at gunpoint, robbed

Occupants of Normandy apartment complex were held at gunpoint and robbed the night of Saturday, Dec. 8.

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Woman found shot by boyfriend

A woman was found allegedly shot by her boyfriend shortly after midnight Thursday, Dec. 6, in the 2400 block of Julian Drive, according to a statement from Port Arthur Police. 

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Port Arthur man sent to hospital following shooting

A 20-year-old Port Arthur man was transported to a local hospital the evening of Monday, Dec. 3, due to a gunshot wound to his lower extremities, reports the Port Arthur Police Department (PAPD).

According to PAPD, officers responded to the 1400 block of Florida Avenue after receiving a call about a shooting. After arriving the victim was found by police officers and transported to a local medical facility for treatment. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing. Police have not released the name of the victim.

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Man shot twice in driveway

A man was shot in twice in the driveway of a home in the 2200 block of 62ndStreet in Port Arthur on the night of Friday, Nov. 16.

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Juvenile arrested after car chase shooting

A juvenile was taken into custody after one or more assailants chased and shot at a man in Port Arthur on Nov. 11.  

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Physical altercation ends in robbery and shooting

A man was robbed and shot in the 1500 block of Peek Avenue in Port Arthur on Nov. 16.

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Port Arthur man shot by hoodlums

A 46-year-old man was found on the ground near his truck in the 1900 block of 18th street with a gunshot to the leg by Port Arthur Police Department the night of Thursday, Nov. 9. 

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PAPD release payment reminder

Port Arthur Police released a reminder Tuesday, Nov. 6 that any one who suspects that they have an outstanding warrant can check online by visiting www.portarhturtx.gov/315/warrants.com .

The website allows you to search by name and any with an outstanding warrant can pay online at www.patrafficpay.com, however, you must have the citation number. Those who wish to pay by phone can call (1800) 444-1187.

For more information call the Municipal Court at (409) 983-8686 or Officer Keith Perkins at (409) 984-8556.

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Body of woman reported missing found

The Department of Public Safety found the body of a woman who was reported missing earlier in the day on Wednesday Oct. 31. The body of 36-year-old Cherie Kay Trahan was found near Veteran’s Memorial Bridge on SH 87 and Port Arthur Police were called to the scene after discovery.

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