Scott Lawrence

4 weeks ago | fox4beaumont.com | Scott Lawrence

A grand jury today cleared Jasper Police Department officers in the fatal shooting of Elvin Land, 67, last June, determining the officers' use of force was justified, according to our media partner, KJAS, which first reported the breaking news. The Texas Rangers investigated the shooting and the grand jury's decision is based on the results of the investigation.

1 month ago | fox4beaumont.com | Scott Lawrence

An inmate has died at a Beaumont hospital after he was found unresponsive in the United States Penitentiary in Beaumont, according to J. Rosa, the local public information officer for the Bureau of Prisons. Amadeo M. Lailes, 31, was found unresponsive at about 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Staff initiated lifesaving measures and he was transported by EMS to a hospital where he died. Rosa wouldn't reveal specific detail. He told us the BOP doesn't release that information.

1 month ago | fox4beaumont.com | Scott Lawrence

A judge has sentenced a Port Arthur man to 18 years in federal prison for a series of store robberies at gunpoint, including one in which he pistol-whipped the clerk. Jahmir Jacobi Riley, 19, pleaded guilty to Hobbs Act robbery and two counts of brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence. U.S. District Judge Marcia Crone today sentenced Riley to 18 years in federal prison.

1 month ago | fox4beaumont.com | Scott Lawrence

Crawfish lovers say they can't get enough of the tangy, tasty little treats, but one man in crawfish country is accused of going overboard and not only helping himself to crawfish, but allegedly going after the entire crawfish farm. The Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office in Crowley, Louisiana says deputies arrested Brandon Miller, 31, of Many, for one count of Felony Theft of crawfish and one count of Criminal Trespassing. He was booked into the Acadia Parish Jail.

1 month ago | fox4beaumont.com | Scott Lawrence

A suspect is jailed on a murder charge after investigators say he walked out of a home and opened fire on two men with whom he'd had a prior altercation, according to information the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office provided to KFDM/Fox 4 News. Jordan M. James, 20, is charged with 2nd degree murder, obstruction of justice, illegal use of a weapon during a crime of violence, and aggravated assault with a firearm.