BPD Police Community Relations Unit to Host Media Luncheon- Wednesday, July 26
**MEDIA MEMBERS ONLY LUNCHEON** All media personnel please join BPD’s PCR Unit for a Luncheon on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 from 11am-1pm in the BPD Training Classroom (255 College St.). During this luncheon, a [...]
Human Remains Located in January Identified as Beaumont Woman Reported Missing in December
On January 22, 2023 at 6:13 p.m., Beaumont Police responded to the 6700 block of Bigner near the Salt Water Barrier in reference to human remains being located in the woods. There was no [...]
BPD Officers Arrest Juveniles in Stolen Vehicle
On Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 6:51 p.m., BPD responded to a residence in the 3900 block of Lou in reference to an Auto Theft that had just occurred. Investigation revealed that the victim [...]
TRAFFIC ALERT -South Texas State Fair March 23 through April 2, 2023
TRAFFIC ALERT AND INFORMATION- South Texas State Fair and Rodeo- March 23 through April 2, 2023 Fairgoers need to be aware of traffic detours because of the construction on Interstate 10 and the access [...]
5 Juveniles Apprehended After Crashing a Stolen Vehicle & Fleeing on Foot When Officers Arrive
On Thursday, March 16th 2023, at 3:56 p.m., Officers from BPD’s Special Assignment Unit were patrolling on Church Street when they received a delayed notification that a stolen black Dodge Durango had passed them. [...]
5 Suspects Evade Police Following Traffic Stop- Officers Find Guns & Ski Mask in Vehicle
On Thursday, March 16, 2023 just after Midnight, a BPD Patrol Officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a silver Chrysler 300 for reckless driving on I-10 near 7th Street. The driver of [...]
PRESS RELEASE: The Hillebrandt Bayou Bridge is Back Open
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 16, 2023 CONTACT: Lauren Monitz [email protected] | Phone: 409-880-3744 The Hillebrandt Bayou Bridge is Back Open The City of Beaumont is excited to report that after much anticipation, the [...]
Beaumont Man Arrested for Murder in City’s Second Homicide of 2023
BPD Detectives have arrested Kalin Jamaal Hicks (a 28 year old Beaumont resident, pictured below) for the murder of Byron Bluitt. On Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 7:09 p.m., Beaumont Police responded to an [...]
BPD Patrol Traffic Stop Leads to 4 Arrests & 3 Guns Seized- 4600 Highland Dr.
On Wednesday, March 8 , 2023 at 1:15 a.m., a BPD Patrol Officer initiated a traffic stop in the 4600 block of Highland Dr. During the traffic stop, Officers located an AR style pistol [...]
BPD Detectives Investigating Homicide-1885 North St.
On Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 7:09p.m, Beaumont Police responded to an apartment at 1885 North St. in reference to a deceased person. When Officers arrived, they located the victim Byron Bluitt, a 58 [...]