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The Port Arthur News · Port Neches, TX
Nearby: Port Neches, TXA Port Arthur man who allegedly ran over and killed a man was indicted by a Jefferson County grand jury this week. Dekovin Keith Flanagan Jr., now 22, in the Aug. 16 death of 68-year-old Frank Cameron Imhoff of Nederland. The incident occurred at Central Maxi Storage in Port Neches. Police in Port Neches received the call of a man’s body found at about 2 p.m. Sunday at Central Maxi-Storage, 855 Ridgewood Drive. The victim’s body was in the drive between two sets of storage buildings and near his storage unit on the North side of the storage complex. His truck and trailer were located on the South side of the storage complex, near a damaged fence. Surveillance video showed Imhoff was loading items onto his trailer. The suspect walked by then ran around the building and jumped into the bed of the truck. The suspect reportedly opened and entered an unoccupied storage unit, left the spot then ran and jumped on the hood of the truck and into the driver’s seat and began to drive away.
The Port Arthur News · Groves, TX
Nearby: Groves, TXOct. 28 Robert Lafleur Sr., 76, was arrested for warrants in the 6300 block of Hogaboom. Illegal dumping was reported in the 5500 block of West Washington. Oct. 29 Jynifer Rodriguez, 36, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance in the 5200 block of Texas 73. Forgery was reported in the 4800 block of Twin City Highway. Oct. 30 Makara Kan, 43, was arrested for fail to identify giving false/ fictitious information and criminal trespass in the 4100 block of Main. Assault causes bodily injury was reported in the 4900 block of Doyle. Burglary of a building was reported in the 6700 block of Gulfway Drive. Oct. 31 Alexis Pina, 33, was arrested for evading arrest/detention, resisting arrest, search or transport, and warrants in the 3300 block of Cleveland. Jesalen Martinez, 19, was arrested for interfere with public duties in the 3300 block of Cleveland. Helena Barrier, 45, was arrested for public intoxication in the 6100 block of Gulfway Drive. Nov.
The Port Arthur News · Port Arthur, TX
Nearby: Port Arthur, TXA Port Arthur man is dead and a woman seriously injured in a three vehicle crash Nov. 6 in the 4500 block of Gulfway Drive. An officer patrolling the area arrived on scene shortly after the collision occurred. The preliminary investigation revealed that a Nissan passenger vehicle was attempting to make a westbound turn from the 1600 block of Trinity Avenue when it was struck by an eastbound Ford pickup truck, according to information from Port Arthur Police Department. The driver of the Nissan was identified as 46-year-old Korey Dekovan Landry, of Port Arthur. Landry sustained fatal injuries as a result of the collision and was pronounced dead. A female passenger traveling in the Nissan sustained critical injuries and was airlifted from the scene for medical treatment. The driver and passenger of the Ford pickup truck also sustained serious injuries as a result of the collision. Port Arthur Police Chief Tim Duriso said the truck also struck a second vehicle.
The Port Arthur News · Port Arthur, TX
Nearby: Port Arthur, TXChance from Port Arthur asks- Officer Antoine, I enjoy the column and I’m able to catch your radio show every Tuesday as well. My son was driving his friend’s car and he was stopped by a police officer for a violation he committed. But while addressing the reason he was stopped, it was also discovered the vehicle didn’t have insurance. May I inform you the owner of the vehicle was in the passenger seat during the entire encounter? My question is if the owner was present, why did my son get the ticket for no insurance? This doesn’t seem fair or right to me. It wasn’t my son’s responsibility to insure the vehicle. Can you clear this up for me? Thanks and I’ll be listening Tuesday. Answer- Good question Chance! I’m sure we’ve all done something similar to this, driven someone’s vehicle without assuring the vehicle is currently covered with at least the state minimum liability insurance. Taking this step for granted could cause us to be in the same position your son was in.
Orange Leader · Orange, TX
Nearby: Orange, TXWith those soulful brown eyes and that adorable face, Buck is ready to steal your heart! This handsome boy is around two years old and is a friendly, fun-loving fellow who hasn’t met a stranger. He loves making new doggy friends, has a serious weakness for jerky treats, and turns into a four-legged race car when he gets a chance to stretch his legs outside his kennel. Buck has plenty of love, energy, and tail wags to share. Now all he needs is someone to share them with. Buck is waiting for his forever home at the Pinehurst Animal Shelter in Orange, Texas. For more information or to meet this sweet boy, contact Traci’s Texas Tails on Facebook or call 409-998-2614.
Orange Leader · Orange, TX
Nearby: Orange, TXThe man killed in an auto-pedestrian accident that occurred Nov. 6 has been identified as 35-year-old Joseph Hesse of Louisiana. The City of Orange Police Department responded to a reported auto-pedestrian accident Nov. 6 at approximately 10:33 a.m., on Interstate 10 westbound near the Simmons Drive overpass. Upon arrival, officers located a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle. Hesse was pronounced deceased at the scene by Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Judge Chad Jenkins. An autopsy was ordered. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. The circumstances surrounding the accident remain under investigation by the City of Orange Police Department’s Detective Division.
News Leader · Dequincy, LA
Nearby: Dequincy, LABy Pamela Sleezer A former Beauregard Parish deputy has been identified as the driver in a fatal crash that claimed the lives of a Sulphur couple over the weekend. Dylan Havens, 26, was arrested Friday night and charged with two counts of vehicular homicide, careless operation, and speeding after Louisiana State Police say he rear-ended a vehicle on La. 389 in DeQuincy, causing fatal injuries to both passengers. Havens was off duty when the crash occurred. Sheriff Mark Herford said that as of Tuesday morning, Havens has been terminated and is no longer an employee of the Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office. “It is with great sadness and disappointment that I have to inform the public that one of my deputies was involved in the fatal wreck,” Herford said in an official statement released over the weekend.
