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09/29/2015 | Filed Under: Unsolved Cases

Crime Stoppers Most Wanted Fugitive 9-23-15

Crime Stoppers needs your help locating the Crime Stopper's Most Wanted Fugitive. Jon Michael Abrams, a 38 year old white male, was convicted as an adult in Harris County Texas on January 31, 2002 for Sexually Assaulting a 14 year old female. He was sentenced to 3 years and due to his conviction, he … [Read more...]

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If you have information, #SayitHere at Crime Stoppers of SETX. 409-833-TIPS / Download the P3 App / Visit our website at www.833tips.comBeaumont Police Investigating Multiple Aggravated Robberies of Individuals Over the Weekend.

Over the weekend, Beaumont Police responded to at least 4 Aggravated Robberies of Individuals.

On Friday, November 15, 2019 at 12:55 p.m. an aggravated robbery of an individual occurred near Holst and Helbig.
On Sunday, November 17, 2019 at 9:15 p.m. an aggravated robbery of an individual occurred in the area of Hayes and Cleveland.
On Sunday, November 17, 2019 at 9:40 p.m. an aggravated robbery of two individuals occurred in the parking lot of the Harbor Apartments at 4040 Crow Road
On Sunday, November 17, 2019 at 10:20 p.m. an aggravated robbery of an individual occurred in the 1900 block of Harrison.

The cases are under investigation. Based on witness statements, there are similarities in some of the robberies, however it is unclear at this time, how many are related. In each robbery, the actors are described as 2-3 black males in their teens to early twenties, armed with black handguns, demanding money and property (cell phones, wallets etc.) from the victims.

BPD would like to remind our citizens to stay vigilant and always be aware of your surroundings. If you are approached by someone, who is armed and demanding your property, comply. No property is worth risking your life. Try to remain calm and get as much descriptive information about the suspects (race, gender, clothing description, physical description, tattoos, description of weapon, vehicle description, license plate, direction of travel) and call 911 immediately. If you see something, say something.

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Jefferson County Sheriff's Office-Texas

14 hours ago

Warrants for Two Sex Offenders
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The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Felony Fugitive Warrant Division is currently searching for two Sex Offenders.

Deputies are searching for 55 year old John Allen Hall of Beaumont who is wanted for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender and 44 year old Brian Edward Hawley, also of Beaumont, who is wanted for Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child as well as two counts of Indecency with a Child. **NOTE**Hawley’s mugshot is 5 years old.

If you know the location of either suspect, contact Crime Stoppers at 409-833-TIPS, www.833tips or download the P3 App. You will not be asked your name and you could be eligible for a cash reward.

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Isnt the red headed man homeless? Anyone?

Why is it up to them to register as an offender? Why isn't it done before they are released? (Though they shouldn't even be released)

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See you tonight!Come out and Join us on November 18, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. for the Meeker Fall Community meeting at The Cowboy Church on the Rock, 13803 US 90.

We will talk about personal safety, shopping safety, holiday safety, traffic enforcement information and auto burglary safety tips!

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Beaumont Police

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Beaumont Police Investigating Multiple Aggravated Robberies of Individuals Over the Weekend.

Over the weekend, Beaumont Police responded to at least 4 Aggravated Robberies of Individuals.

On Friday, November 15, 2019 at 12:55 p.m. an aggravated robbery of an individual occurred near Holst and Helbig.
On Sunday, November 17, 2019 at 9:15 p.m. an aggravated robbery of an individual occurred in the area of Hayes and Cleveland.
On Sunday, November 17, 2019 at 9:40 p.m. an aggravated robbery of two individuals occurred in the parking lot of the Harbor Apartments at 4040 Crow Road
On Sunday, November 17, 2019 at 10:20 p.m. an aggravated robbery of an individual occurred in the 1900 block of Harrison.

The cases are under investigation. Based on witness statements, there are similarities in some of the robberies, however it is unclear at this time, how many are related. In each robbery, the actors are described as 2-3 black males in their teens to early twenties, armed with black handguns, demanding money and property (cell phones, wallets etc.) from the victims.

BPD would like to remind our citizens to stay vigilant and always be aware of your surroundings. If you are approached by someone, who is armed and demanding your property, comply. No property is worth risking your life. Try to remain calm and get as much descriptive information about the suspects (race, gender, clothing description, physical description, tattoos, description of weapon, vehicle description, license plate, direction of travel) and call 911 immediately. If you see something, say something.

If you have any information about these crimes, call Southeast Texas Crime Stoppers at 409-833-TIPS(8477). ... See MoreSee Less

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I'm an older woman, that tries very hard to abide by the laws. But if I feel threatened or in danger I will use whatever means to protect myself. Fair is fair. Don't mess w me I won't mess w you. I'm thankful for all of our LEOs nationwide, but enough is enough. BPD STRONG 🚔🚔🚔🇺🇸🇺🇸

Thank you BPD.

Thanks again for keeping us posted your the best

If they get the drop on you, do what they say.

Keep your head on a swivel.

Ednishia Johnson Kyniddia Purdy y’all be safe out there!!!

Well last week 3 white people stole my wallet out my car. I seen them, and called 911 following them 2 Orange Tx. Only the girl was arrested. All 3 needed 2 go 2 jail. Though.

Comply? Freaking shoot back and maybe they will get the point.

Not complying. Not going to make it Ez for them. They might just get beat to the trigger

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Hardin County Sheriff's Office

16 hours ago

Attending the 2019 Buckeye State Sheriff’s Association annual conference. Honored to hear from Gov. Mike Dewine. He is and has always been a big supporter of law enforcement. ... See MoreSee Less

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That’s my sheriff!!

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office-Texas

19 hours ago

Online Shopping Safety Tips
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ONLINE SHOPPING SAFETY
Who doesn’t like shopping, right? The bargains are there. Huge selections, secure shopping from the comfort of your home, shipping is fast and easy.

But, then there are the bad guys! The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center says the number one cybercrime of 2017 was related to online shopping: non-payment for or non-deliver of goods purchased. Phishing was third, but it was at an all-time high during Q2 2018, according to the APWG's Phishing Activity Trends Report.

A recent survey asked if people had experienced a cyber attack like malware, credit card fraud, or ransomware—a full 25 percent said they had.

Stay calm. While somewhat alarming, these stats should not keep you from shopping online. You simply need to use some common sense and follow practical advice. Here are basic guidelines; use them and you can shop with confidence as you check off items on that holiday shopping list.

Use Familiar Websites
Start at a trusted site. Search results can be rigged to lead you astray, especially when you drift past the first few pages of links. If you know the site, chances are it's less likely to be a rip-off.
We all know Amazon.com carries everything under the sun; likewise, just about every major retail outlet has an online store, from Target to Best Buy to Home Depot. Beware of misspellings or sites using a different top-level domain (.net instead of .com, for example)—those are the oldest tricks in the book. Yes, sales on these sites might look enticing, but that's how they trick you into giving up your info.

Look for the Lock
Never ever, ever buy anything online using your credit card from a site that doesn't have SSL (secure sockets layer) encryption installed—at the very least. You'll know if the site has SSL because the URL for the site will start with HTTPS—instead of just HTTP. An icon of a locked padlock () will appear, typically to the left of the URL in the address bar or the status bar down below; it depends on your browser. HTTPS is pretty standard now even on non-shopping sites, enough that Google Chrome flags any page without the extra S as "not secure." So a site without it should stand out even more.

Don't Overshare
No online shopping e-tailer needs your Social Security number or your birthday to do business. However, if crooks get them and your credit card number, they can do a lot of damage. The more scammers know, the easier it is to steal your identity. When possible, default to giving up as little personal data as possible. Even major sites get breached.

Check Statements Regularly
Don't wait for your bill to come at the end of the month. Go online regularly during the holiday season and look at electronic statements for your credit card, debit card, and checking accounts. Look for any fraudulent charges, even originating from payment sites like PayPal and Venmo. (After all, there's more than one way to get to your money.) Speaking of, you should definitely only buy online with a credit card. If your debit card is compromised, scammers have direct access to your bank funds. Any seller that wants a different kind of payment, like wired money, is a big red flag. The Fair Credit Billing Act ensures that if you get scammed, you are only responsible for up to $50 of charges you didn't authorize. There are protections even if you're not happy with a purchase you did make. If you see something wrong, pick up the phone to address the matter quickly. In the case of credit cards, pay the bill only when you know all your charges are accurate. You have 30 days to notify the bank or card issuer of problems, however; after that, you might be liable for the charges anyway.

Inoculate Your Computer
Swindlers don't sit around waiting for you to give them data; sometimes they give you a little something extra to help things along. You need to protect against malware with regular updates to your anti-virus program.
Better yet, pay for a full-blown security suite, which will have antivirus software, but also will fight spam, spear-phishing emails, and phishing attacks from websites (the latter two try and still your personal info by mimicking a message or site that looks legit). Remember, it's not enough to just have it installed. Make sure your anti-malware tools are always up to date. Otherwise, they can let in any new threats—and there are always new threats.

Create Strong Passwords
Most people never change their passwords until they are breached. It is important to create uncrackable passwords. Create one that is unique utilizing capitalization, numbers, letters and symbols.

But even your perfect password isn't perfect. The smarter move: use a password manager to create virtually uncrackable passwords for you. It'll also keep track of them and enter them, so you don't have to think about it.

Skip the Card, Use the Phone
Paying for items using your smartphone is pretty standard these days in brick-and-mortar stores, and is actually even more secure than using your credit card. Using a mobile payment app generates a one-use authentication code for the purchase that no one else could ever steal and use. Plus, you're avoiding card skimmers—heck, you don't even need to take your credit card with you if you only go places where you can see the mobile app symbol. How does that matter if you're online shopping? Many an online stores will now accept payment using mobile apps.

Count the Cards
Gift cards are the most requested holiday gift every year. Stick to the source when you buy one; scammers like to auction off gift cards on sites like eBay with little or no funds on them. Plus there are many gift card "exchanges" out there that are a great idea—letting you trade away cards you don't want for the cards that you do—but you can't trust everyone else using such a service. You might get the card—and it's already been used. Make sure the site you're using has a rock-solid and clear-as-crystal guarantee policy in place. Better yet, just go directly to a retail brick-and-mortar store to get the physical card.

If you're wary of a site, perform your due-diligence. The Better Business Bureau has an online directory and a scam tracker. Yelp and Google are full of retailer reviews. Put companies through the ringer before you plunk down your credit card number. There's a reason that non-delivery/non-payment is the most common cyber crime complaint these days: it hurts when that happens, financially and emotionally.

That said—online reviews can also be gamed. If you see nothing but positive feedback and can't tell if the writers are legitimate customers, follow your instincts.

If nothing else, make absolutely sure you've got a concrete address and a working phone number for the seller. If things go bad, you have a place to take your complaint. In fact, call them before you order so you can clarify a return policy and where to go with any issues after the purchase.

The bottom line is this…Shopping on-line can be safe and easy. Be sure to verify the companies that you are doing business with. Make sure that you have an address and phone number should you need to contact the company. Make sure that the sites are secure with HTTPS instead of http. Never give out your Social Security Number. Use a Credit Card instead of a Debit Card to shop. Check your bank statements frequently. Check your credit card bill thoroughly. More and more businesses are accepting mobile pay apps which you can securely set up on your phone. This may be a safer and easier route for you! ... See MoreSee Less

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Orange County Sheriff's Office

20 hours ago

It's that time of year again!!!! Mark your calendars!!! Friends and family and retirees!!! Join us Friday, December 6th from 11-1pm for our Annual Deck the Halls Christmas Luncheon! See Flyer for complete details. Come hungry & leave happy!🎄❤️💚☃️🎅 ... See MoreSee Less

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Nederland Police Department

3 days ago

On November 12, 2019 Nederland PD Sgt. Romero and Officer Perriraz were recognized as “Heroes of the Highway” for their outstanding work in DWI enforcement, Great job gentlemen! ... See MoreSee Less

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Congratulations! Thanks for all you do to protect our community!

Congratulations gentlemen! Keep up the good work!

Congratulations to you both! GREAT job!!!

Congratulations to you both! Thank you for what you do!

Congrats officers!👍

Thank you for keeping us safe!

Congrats! Awesome job!

Congratulations and thank you!

Congrats guys!

Great job guys

Great job

Congratulations!

Congratulations gentlemen ..............

Congratulations

Congratulations !!

CONGRATULATIONS LOVE THE BLUE

Congratulations!!

Good job fellas!

Congratulations!

Congratulations

🇺🇸Thank you all

Congratulations

Congrats

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Port Arthur Police Department

3 days ago

On Saturday morning, November 16, 2019, members of the Port Arthur Police Department Narcotics Unit and SWAT team executed a search warrant for the possible discovery of cocaine at a residence in the 600 block of 19th Street.

Just over 42 grams of cocaine, 140 grams of marijuana, $1600 cash, a 9mm handgun and a 12 gauge shotgun were recovered from the residence.

A 35 year old Port Arthur man was arrested for Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance, PG1 and Felon in Possession of a Firearm. ... See MoreSee Less

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Great job PAPD, SWAT and other involved.

Great work! Thank you!

Good job PAPD

I’m sad I wish I found it

Great job

Great job PAPD. Keep up the good work.

Great job papd

Great job PAPD.

Good job PAPD.

Oooouuuuu yall could of done better than that ..he got it from someone else which is the police so might is well give back like yall do and go get the big timers like the Government who provide it and ship it here

Drug dealers always have the ugliest guns lol. Like would it be that hard to upgrade to a pearl handle or something

I've seen bigger bust on paw patrol..DFOH 😂😂😂😂😂

Great

Hey hey hey another busy, now if we can get the d.a. To keep them locked up

Now solve all these cold case murders TOP FLIGHT!!!

Another case of police harassing an entrepreneur. A family man trying to take care of his kids. Lol

Bro has all them guns to protect a quarter pound of weed and a thousand dollars. Smh

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂waist of time and my tax dollars really PAPD shame on you

Did he buy that shotgun from Paul revere?

There's one right under their nose they seem to do nothing with. I think it's because his last name is Jones.

Excellent

Looks like a fun night

Let the men hustle

Drain the swamp!

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As you drive around Southeast Texas, you may notice a new series of billboards aimed at bringing awareness to human trafficking and child exploitation. The billboards depict scenarios that reflect some of the most common forms of human trafficking, and they will be displayed statewide over the next year.

Leaders from across Southeast Texas and the State met in Jefferson County today to launch the #CanYouSeeMe campaign. The Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office would like to thank A21, a global anti-human trafficking organization, the Outdoor Advertising Association of Texas, Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott, and Governor Abbot’s Child Sex Trafficking Team for choosing Southeast Texas as a location for the campaign.

District Attorney Bob Wortham would also like to thank Beaumont PD Chief Jim Singletary, Jefferson County Sheriff Zena Stephens, and State Representative Dade Phelan for their support and attendance at today’s event.

We’d also like to remind everyone if you see something, say something, and call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888.

Beaumont Police Jefferson County Sheriff's Office-Texas Dade Phelan A21 Office of the Governor Greg Abbott Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott

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