~~May 8, 2025~~
Beaumont Police say two suspects have shot eight people since May 1st
Beaumont Police announced Wednesday that they have arrested two individuals who are accused of shooting eight people since Thursday, May 1st. Additionally, police say gunfire has also struck and damaged multiple houses and vehicles.
According to investigators, it all stemmed from a disagreement between two groups.
Police say despite a lack of cooperation from the victims or witnesses, they were able to identify the suspects as Jordan Washington, 27, and Wesley Davis, 20, both residents of Beaumont. They’ve each been charged with Deadly Conduct and police say more arrests may be coming very soon.
Beaumont Police released a list of the shootings:
May 1st – 3255 Elmira: Two individuals shot
May 4th – 2525 N 11th St (Grand Hotel): One individual shot
May 4th – 1700 block of Glasshouse: Two individuals shot
May 4th – 500 block of E Virginia: One individual shot and a house struck by gunfire
May 5th – 4600 block of Maddox: Two individuals shot, multiple vehicles and apartment building struck by gunfire
May 7th – 500 block of E. Virginia: House struck by gunfire
https://www.kjas.com/news/local_news/article_7af7e4c3-3724-40d8-890a-0bea1d3b380e.html
Jailer Positions Available
The Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office is looking for motivated individuals for full and part time Correctional Officer positions at the Sabine Parish Detention Center and the Sabine Parish Women’s Jail.
Qualified applicants must be 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or equivalent, have no felony convictions, and must meet other criteria.
Competitive starting salary and health benefits are available.
Applications and additional details can be obtained at the Sabine Parish D.C. 384 Detention Center Road Many, LA 71449. You can also download a copy of the application from our Sabine Parish Sheriff Website and App.
If you have any questions, please contact Assistant Warden K. Remedies at 318-256-0006.
(The Sheriff’s Office is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, or national origin)
Keithville murder-suicide victims identified
KEITHVILLE, La. – Four people found dead early Monday in a home in the 10000 block of Mustang Circle in Keithville have been identified by the Caddo Parish Coroner’s office.
Positively identified are Leroy Sadler, 60, and Judy Sadler, 64, of the Mustang Circle address, and James L. Sadler, 29, and Adalynn Mae Sadler, 2, both of the 14400 block of U.S. Highway 84 in Logansport. All had suffered gunshot wounds and were discovered at 6:54 a.m. by Caddo sheriff’s deputies responding to a welfare concern call.
The deaths remain under investigation by the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s office.
The deaths of Judy Sadler, James L. Sadler and Adalynn Mae Sadler mark the 13th, 14th and 15th homicides in Caddo Parish to date in 2025.
Autopsies for all were ordered.
Lufkin woman accused of human trafficking in Kinney County
LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) – According to the Huntington Police Department, they have arrested a Lufkin woman who now faces several charges.
Police say that Ana Marie Camacho, 26, was arrested after allegedly committing acts of criminal mischief in Huntington. Police say she has been eluding them.
Camacho was wanted for probation violation as well as six counts of human trafficking out of Kinney County.
She is being held in the Angelina County Jail.
NWS confirms EF-0 tornado hit Anderson County
ANDERSON COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) – The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF-0 tornado hit Anderson County Tuesday.
An NWS survey team from Fort Worth was in Anderson County on Wednesday to survey damage. According to the team, an EF-0 tornado hit northeastern Anderson County near Frankston.
The maximum windspeeds for this tornado was 85 mile per hour. Its path was 4.8 miles long with a width of 300 yars, the NWS said.
Several crews were out in Frankston to work on cleaning up the debris and damage left by the tornado. There was reported damage to homes, fences and many trees had been knocked over.
One person has allegedly been injured due to a tree falling on their house. However, there is no word on their condition.
Police investigate drive-by shooting in north Lufkin
LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) – Police are investigating after a drive-by shooting took place in Lufkin on Wednesday.
Officers were called to a home near the intersection of Wilson and Culverhouse Streets at about 1:30 p.m. for a report of a shooting, according to a release from the Lufkin Police Department.
The crime scene team could be seen searching the front yard for bullet casings with a metal detector.
Neither the people in the house nor witnesses at the scene could say who might have been responsible, but police have said they believe this to be a targeted incident. The release says a gray, four-door Nissan sedan was involved.
Authorities are asking anyone with relevant information to call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 639-TIPS or the police non-emergency line at 633-0359.
Red River Parish businessman accused of defrauding customers
COUSHATTA, La. — A Red River Parish businessman faces multiple charges after he allegedly defrauded customers out of about $500,000.
Thomas Hoeflinger, 63, of Coushatta, was arrested Tuesday following an investigation by the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation, which is the investigative division of the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office. The Red River Parish Sheriff’s Office assisted with investigating and the arrest.
Hoeflinger owned the Quality Outdoor dealership in Coushatta. In July, he closed the business, leaving many customers and the bank with many outstanding financial disputes, Attorney General Liz Murrill said in a news release.
The subsequent investigation by the LBI identified numerous victims of theft and fraud, including previous customers of Hoeflinger’s dealership and a financial institution that funded the inventory purchases for retail sales.
As Quality Outdoors, Hoeflinger sold lawn equipment, tractors, generators, trailers, and other products to customers across the southern United States. Often, customers funded expensive purchases through their banking institutions, and Hoeflinger received the bank funds for payment of the purchased item, but never ordered the products from the manufacturer. This left the customer without delivery of the purchased item and obligated them to the bank financing they had arranged, Murrill said.
One example provided by Murrill related to the sale of a new tractor negotiated by Hoeflinger that included a used tractor as a trade-in allowance. Hoeflinger sold that tractor from his dealership and never paid off the customer’s trade-in. This left the customer financially responsible for the outstanding loan on the traded-in tractor and the newly purchased tractor, Murrill said.
In another case, Hoeflinger took one pickup truck in on consignment at Quality Outdoors. He sold it and paid the owner by check for the truck’s sale. However, the bank reported the account as having insufficient funds, and Hoeflinger did not compensate the vehicle’s owner.
LBI interviewed several victims who purchased towing trailers and paid the licensing fees to register them with the state motor vehicle office but never received their registration. The investigation found that Hoeflinger charged the customers fees to cover the cost of the registration charges and misappropriated the funds himself, Murrill said, meaning those customers were left financially responsible for paying fees a second time to have the trailers registered as required by law.
~~May 7, 2025~~
Jasper Police investigating bizarre robbery in a home
Jasper Police are investigating a bizarre robbery that occurred in a home. It happened late Monday afternoon at 105 Shady Lane.
According to Police Chief Garrett Foster, the incident involved four suspects armed with handguns and two victims. Foster said they made one of the victims take off all of his clothes and then they stole an undisclosed amount of money from both victims.
Foster said the victims knew the suspects so now police are working on obtaining arrest warrants on them.
https://www.kjas.com/news/local_news/article_68367ca2-1f62-4b9d-bf4c-409e49000285.html
Louisiana State Police Detectives Continue Investigation into Rayne Police Department Officer-Involved Shooting
Louisiana State Police detectives continue the investigation into an officer-involved shooting that occurred on East Harrop Street in Rayne on May 5, 2025, that resulted in the death of 48-year-old Lieutenant Allen Credeur of the Rayne Police Department (RPD).
The preliminary investigation revealed that officers with RPD were conducting a search warrant at a residence on East Harrop Street when, for reasons still under investigation, an RPD officer discharged their service weapon which struck Credeur. Despite officers immediately rendering aid, Credeur was pronounced deceased on the scene.
Detectives continue to gather evidence surrounding this shooting as part of an active investigation. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
REGION 2 ORIGINAL NEWS RELEASE
May 5, 2025
Louisiana State Police Detectives Investigating Rayne Police Department
Officer-Involved Shooting
Acadia Parish – On May 5, 2025, at approximately 2:00 p.m. detectives with the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations were requested by the Rayne Police Department to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred on East Harrop Street in Rayne. Investigators are working to process the scene and gather further information.
One officer was shot and pronounced deceased on the scene. This is an active investigation, and further information will be released when it becomes available.
Anyone with information and/or pictures or videos is urged to share that information with LSP Detectives. You may anonymously report information through the Louisiana State Police online reporting system by visiting lsp.org and clicking on “Report Suspicious or Criminal Activity,” or by calling the LSP Fusion Center Hotline at 1-800-434-8007.
Man died following a Monday afternoon crash in Livingston
Polk County Today is reporting that a man died after a Monday afternoon crash in Livingston.
According to the report, 78-year-old Daniel McFall, of Livingston, was driving a 2012 Acura MDX when he pulled out in front of a 2011 Ford Flex SUV, driven by Jennifer Dixon, also 78 and also a resident of Livingston.
The front of the Ford SUV hit the driver side of the Acura car.
McFall was taken to Livingston Memorial Hospital where he died.
https://www.kjas.com/news/local_news/article_4774ad9b-6079-4551-897e-4213507af1b1.html
MPD: 2 Minden children left in locked child seats without supervision; 1 dies
MINDEN, La. – One of two children left locked inside car seats in a house with no adult supervision has died, Police Chief Jared McIver said Thursday.
So far, no charges have been filed as detectives await the results of an autopsy and other information gathered in their investigation.
Minden police got a call around mid-morning about a 2-year-old child being found unresponsive in a house on Young Street. She was taken to Minden Medical Center and could not be resuscitated.
McIver said its still early in the investigation, but what he’s learned so far is apparently there were no adults in the house at the time the child became unresponsive. Detectives are trying to determine who was at the house and when.
“A lot of fingers are being pointed,” McIver said.
A second child – 10 months old – also was locked in a car seat. That child was not injured.
McIver said the investigation will include an examination of the child seat the 2-year-old was in and whether it may not have been secured properly or could have malfunctioned. Early investigation suggests the car seat locking mechanism may have malfunctioned, causing the child to choke.
The child, who’s not yet been identified, was sent to Little Rock, Ark., for an autopsy. The results could take a couple of days.
Vehicle left road, hit power pole and overturned in Kirbyville
A lot of water in a short amount of time is being blamed for a single vehicle auto accident that occurred shortly before 7:00 on Tuesday evening in Kirbyville in heavy rains.
Police and other emergency crews were dispatched to the scene of the crash across from the Kirbyville High School on Highway 96, when it was reported that the late model Lincoln Navigator, which was reportedly headed south, hydroplaned and went off the road and struck a power pole before landing upside down in a ditch.
The driver, who was the only occupant of the vehicle was not injured in the accident and crawled out a window.
Several businesses lost power in the area forcing the Family Dollar to close until power could be restored.
https://www.kjas.com/news/local_news/article_dede0bd5-68a5-4289-8c3e-12928b7f93ff.html
~~May 6, 2025~~
1 dead after Longview wreck between truck, trike
LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) – One person has died after a pick-up truck and trike collided in Longview.
According to the Longview Police Department, the wreck happened Saturday in the 900 block of West Loop 281 around 6:30 p.m.
A passenger on the trike was taken to the hospital but later died. The department said another person involved in the wreck was also possibly injured and taken to the hospital. No update has been provided on their condition.
The department said the investigation is ongoing.
Boat racer injured in Neches River crash
The Port Neches Riverfest took place over the weekend, but festivities abruptly stopped when a boat racer was injured when his boat crashed and flipped on the Neches River.
It happened during the Mercury Racing F-1 Powerboat Championship Race.
The unidentified racer was taken by ambulance to a local hospital and word came later that he was doing well and recovering.
https://www.kjas.com/news/local_news/article_61615b2d-4415-4717-8eb6-50a81a0ca28d.html
Catholic Bishop names new priest to serve the Jasper Area
The Most Reverend David Toups, Bishop of the Diocesee of Beaumont announced on Monday that Reverend Regimon George had been chosen to serve as priest in the Jasper Area, replacing Father Ron Foshage who was recently transferred to a church in Sulphur, Louisiana.
Reverend George currently serves as reverend at the Little Flower of Jesus Parish in Port Arthur but will soon serve St. Michael’s Catholic Church here in Jasper, Our Lady of La Salette in Kirbyville, St. Raymonds at Lake Rayburn, Our Lady of Pines in Woodville and the Toledo Village Mission.
The departure of Father Ron Foshage, which is scheduled to occur in July was announced earlier this year by Reverend William Kaliyaden, Provincial Superior of the Missionaries of La Salette, Provice of Mary, Mother and the Americas.
Father Ron served the Jasper Area for well over 36 years, not only tending to the spiritual needs of the Catholic Faith, but all people of the community.
https://www.kjas.com/news/local_news/article_10cc50c0-9850-4e53-b346-9e9d0cccc2a0.html
Fugitive wanted for child sex crimes in San Augustine County arrested in Jasper County
The Jasper County Sheriff’s Department says a man who was wanted for child sex crimes in San Augustine County and had been a fugitive from justice was arrested here in Jasper County.
According to the report, on Monday 72-year-old Sim Able, Jr. was at the Jasper County Sub-Courthouse in Buna and it was learned that he was named in felony warrants for one count of Indecency with a Child-Exposure, and two counts of Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child.
Able was taken to the Jasper County Jail where he’ll wait for extradition back to San Augustine County.
https://www.kjas.com/news/local_news/article_4d0aba3e-d697-4990-b00e-ae4d320cc8f4.html
Real ID goes into effect on Wednesday
SHREVEPORT, La. – If you plan to fly or go to a federal building anytime soon, make sure you have a Real ID.
Real ID goes into effect on Wednesday. The last month has been a rush of people trying to make sure they are prepared.
The best way to check if your ID is Real ID compliant is to look for a gold star in the upper right-hand corner.
“Real ID is an effort from the federal government to make state-issued driver’s licenses and ID cards more accurate, reliable and secure. So we in Louisiana have been issuing Real ID licenses and ID cards since 2016,” said Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles Interim Deputy Commissioner Matthew Boudreaux.
To get a Real ID, there are a few documents you need to have when going to the OMV.
“For most people, it’s either a birth certificate or a passport and two proofs of residency that could be a utility bill, a bank statement, anything with your current address. That could even be your current driver’s license, if that address is current and valid,” said Boudreaux.
In April alone, Louisiana issued around 100,000 Real IDs.
“April was a record-setting month for us in terms of transactions over the counter in the field offices and at our privately owned business partners, the public tag agents. We almost did double what we do in a normal month. So we have seen a high volume of customers in and out of our offices. We are right around 1.2 million residents who have that license or ID card that’s real ID compliant,” said Boudreaux.
The Clerk of Court offices have been busy too. People have been going to get birth certificates because you have to have a real birth certificate and not just a copy of it to get a Real ID.
“Since we are seeing such an uptick just on our end at the clerk’s office, that is happening all across the state. The system that we use to access the birth certificates and birth records can be clogged at times and overloaded. So what we’re seeing is it could be up to 2 hours wait time if you have not had an updated birth certificate since 1983,” said DeSoto Parish Clerk of Court Lisa Lobrano.
People under the age of 18 do not need a Real ID to fly when with a parent or guardian.
A passport can also be used instead of a Real ID at airports.
You can still get Real IDs after May 7.
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