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12/07/2023

The Beaumont Police Department has been running the Blue Santa program for 30+ years to help children in need and foster positive police interactions. Learn how you can get involved in spreading joy throughout the community during the holiday season and year-round.

Beaumont Police Investigators Obtain Murder Warrant On Sunday, October 29, 2023, at about 6:45 pm, Beaumont Police Offic...
12/06/2023

Beaumont Police Investigators Obtain Murder Warrant

On Sunday, October 29, 2023, at about 6:45 pm, Beaumont Police Officers responded to the area of Avenue C and Crockett Street, in a vacant lot, in reference to a deceased person. Upon their arrival, they located a decomposed body that was wrapped in a sleeping bag, a tarp, and covered with several tires. The victim was later identified as JOHNNY TOMLINSON, a 65 year old Beaumont Transient man. Tomlinson’s cause of death was ruled as Strangulation and the manner as a Homicide. Investigators developed suspect information, and later identified ISAAC PLATT, a 34 year old Beaumont man, as the suspect. Investigators later interviewed Platt, who admitted to killing Tomlinson, and provided details of the murder.
On 12-06-2023 Investigators were able to obtain a First Degree Murder Warrant for Platt.
Platt was already in the Jefferson County Correctional Facility for unrelated charges so he was booked in for the additional Murder charge.
Judge Collins set bond at $950,000.

Today, the Beaumont Police Department remembers Officer James Davis, who was killed in the line of duty on December 6, 1...
12/06/2023

Today, the Beaumont Police Department remembers Officer James Davis, who was killed in the line of duty on December 6, 1925.

Officer Davis observed a team of runaway horses pulling a wagon. As the animals were approaching a busy street, Officer Davis attempted to stop them in an effort to save citizens. Part of the wagon struck Officer Davis, causing severe head and internal injuries. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries the next day.

**UPDATE-9:55 am- SERYNA HAS BEEN LOCATED AND IS SAFE!! (Tuesday, 12/5/23-9:45 a.m) Updated information on Critical Miss...
12/05/2023

**UPDATE-9:55 am- SERYNA HAS BEEN LOCATED AND IS SAFE!!

(Tuesday, 12/5/23-9:45 a.m)
Updated information on Critical Missing- Detectives believe Seryna is in the mid-county area.

A photo from Triangle Baptist Church surveillance (605 Hwy 69 Nederland) from 10:10pm last night. The Red hoodie she's wearing is a Lamar Cardinals hoodie.

Critical Missing-

Seryna Ferrin, a 14 year old female with special needs, was last seen in the 100 block of Charlotte Drive around 7:20 PM. She is 5'01, 104lbs, has brown hair and hazel eyes.
She was last seen wearing pink pajama pants, a white tank top, and had a blue back pack.

If you have information about Seryna, contact Beaumont Police Department 409-832-1234

**UPDATE-9:55 am- SERYNA HAS BEEN LOCATED AND IS SAFE!! Seryna has Autism and the mental capacity of an 8 year old.  She...
12/05/2023

**UPDATE-9:55 am- SERYNA HAS BEEN LOCATED AND IS SAFE!!

Seryna has Autism and the mental capacity of an 8 year old. She has no access to any type of electronics, internet service or social media. No known friends or close associates outside of family or her case worker. She is homeschooled. Her whereabouts are still unknown and an Amber Alert was issued. Call 911 with any information.

**UPDATE-9:55 am- SERYNA HAS BEEN LOCATED AND IS SAFE!! (Tuesday, 12/5/23-9:45 a.m) Updated information on Critical Miss...
12/05/2023

**UPDATE-9:55 am- SERYNA HAS BEEN LOCATED AND IS SAFE!!

(Tuesday, 12/5/23-9:45 a.m)
Updated information on Critical Missing- Detectives believe Seryna is in the mid-county area.

A photo from Triangle Baptist Church surveillance (605 Hwy 69 Nederland) from 10:10pm last night. The Red hoodie she's wearing is a Lamar Cardinals hoodie.

Critical Missing-

Seryna Ferrin, a 14 year old female with special needs, was last seen in the 100 block of Charlotte Drive around 7:20 PM. She is 5'01, 104lbs, has brown hair and hazel eyes.
She was last seen wearing pink pajama pants, a white tank top, and had a blue back pack. (Like the backpack in the picture)

If you have information about Seryna, contact Beaumont Police Department 409-832-1234

🎅💙A big thanks to our friends at 100 Club of Southeast Texas and Target Beaumont for giving some Blue Santa cheer to eve...
12/04/2023

🎅💙A big thanks to our friends at 100 Club of Southeast Texas and Target Beaumont for giving some Blue Santa cheer to even MORE families! This Christmas season is shaping up to be one for the books!

Today, the Beaumont Police Department remembers Officer Revis Landry, who was killed in the line of duty on December 4, ...
12/04/2023

Today, the Beaumont Police Department remembers Officer Revis Landry, who was killed in the line of duty on December 4, 1945.
Officer Landry was killed when his patrol car struck the rear of a railroad boxcar. He was 34 years old and had served with the Beaumont Police Department for 4 months. He left behind his wife.

🎁 In this season of giving, we take every opportunity to give back to our community! That’s why we were excited when Aca...
12/04/2023

🎁 In this season of giving, we take every opportunity to give back to our community! That’s why we were excited when Academy Sports + Outdoors asked if we knew any families who could benefit from a shopping spree😱
💙Yet another way we’re able to continue this Blue Santa season! Thank you, Academy!

❄️ It’s a blue Christmas…🎅Santa in Blue, that is!! Today our wonderful officers and volunteers shopped for all the child...
12/02/2023

❄️ It’s a blue Christmas…
🎅Santa in Blue, that is!!
Today our wonderful officers and volunteers shopped for all the children who were nominated for the Blue Santa Program this year! We shop for each child by name to make sure that they have a magical Christmas morning. Thanks so much to Walmart Beaumont for being such a huge help!!

**Runaway**Help us find 16 year old Donovan Michael Hall.  He has been reported as a runaway by his family.  He is 5'11"...
12/02/2023

**Runaway**
Help us find 16 year old Donovan Michael Hall. He has been reported as a runaway by his family. He is 5'11", 150 lbs and has black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen at 4pm Tuesday, Nov 28, near the area of Hwy 105 and Alpine Circle here in Beaumont. He was wearing a black shirt , black pants and black and white Vans.

If you have any information on where Donovan can be found, please call Beaumont Police at 409-832-1234. Information can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas at 409-833-TIPS (8477) or by downloading the P3 tips app on your smart phone.

👮‍♀️👮‍♂️Do you want to work with some of the best in blue? Join our team!! Applications for cadet and officer positions ...
11/30/2023

👮‍♀️👮‍♂️Do you want to work with some of the best in blue? Join our team!! Applications for cadet and officer positions have opened on the City of Beaumont website.

POLICE OFFICER:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/beaumont/jobs/4294279/police-officer-must-be-certified-peace-officer-or-enrolled-in-police-academy?page=5&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

POLICE CADET:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/beaumont/jobs/4294256/police-cadet-applicant-has-not-completed-the-police-academy?page=5&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

We loved seeing everyone at the City of Beaumont Annual Christmas Tree Lighting last night! Blue Santa made an appearanc...
11/30/2023

We loved seeing everyone at the City of Beaumont Annual Christmas Tree Lighting last night! Blue Santa made an appearance and was so glad to see so many good boys and girls! 🎄💙

11/29/2023

Do you recognize these Aggravated Robbery Suspects?

On November 24, 2023 at 12:26 p.m., the two suspects in the video below committed an Aggravated Robbery at a store in the 3300 block of Ave A and robbed the clerk at gun point. One suspect enters the store armed with a handgun and threatens the clerk while the other suspect acts as a lookout. There are still photos of the suspects in the comments. We understand that picture and video quality isn't great, however someone who KNOWS these suspects will be able to identify them by their clothing and mannerisms.

If you recognize these suspects, call Beaumont Police at 409-832-1234 or Southeast Texas Crime Stoppers at 409-833-TIPS (8477). You can also submit a tip to Crime Stoppers by downloading the P3 Tips app on your smartphone. All Crime Stoppers tips are anonymous and you may be eligible for a cash reward.

💙🎅🏼 Blue Santa season has officially started! Gifts and donations are pouring in already. The Mardi Gras Krewe of Krewes...
11/28/2023

💙🎅🏼 Blue Santa season has officially started! Gifts and donations are pouring in already. The Mardi Gras Krewe of Krewes stopped by today with this HUGE haul for under our Christmas tree! We’re so thankful for support like this.

🦃🥧We want to wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at the Beaumont Police Department!💙 And if you happen to s...
11/23/2023

🦃🥧We want to wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at the Beaumont Police Department!

💙 And if you happen to see an officer today, give them a wave and a thank you. We're grateful for those who are keeping Beaumont safe today so that the rest of us can enjoy the holiday.

Update- Jermiah has been located. Thank you for sharing. Missing PersonBPD Detectives are searching for Jermiah Penns, a...
11/22/2023

Update- Jermiah has been located. Thank you for sharing.

Missing Person
BPD Detectives are searching for Jermiah Penns, a 47 year old Beaumont resident. Jermiah was last seen on foot in the area of Spindletop and 8th on October 17, 2023. Jermiah is described as approximately 5’7, 143 lbs, black hair, brown eyes. He may be experiencing a mental health crisis and has no permanent residence. If you have information about Jermiah, contact Beaumont Police at 409-832-1234.

📓✏️Over the last few weeks, we've spent a lot of time with our friends at St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica School! Our pol...
11/22/2023

📓✏️Over the last few weeks, we've spent a lot of time with our friends at St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica School! Our police station was one of the stops on their walking tour of downtown Beaumont. Sgt. Swope taught the students all about what our officers do and how the police department works. But the fun didn't stop there, as our traffic unit made sure these students stayed safe while they learned and explored the city!!

On Friday, Officer Little, K9 Drax and Officer Morrow visited with the students at Martin Elementary! The kiddos were so...
11/20/2023

On Friday, Officer Little, K9 Drax and Officer Morrow visited with the students at Martin Elementary! The kiddos were so excited to hear about the different jobs a Police Dog does. 💙🐕🖤

TRAFFIC ALERT !! On 11/18/23 at 10:23 AM, the Beaumont Police Department received a call in reference to damaged railroa...
11/18/2023

TRAFFIC ALERT !!

On 11/18/23 at 10:23 AM, the Beaumont Police Department received a call in reference to damaged railroad tracks in the area of Houston and Franklin. It was subsequently discovered that a train traveling southbound had the last 3 cars derail just north of Franklin street. It caused heavy damage the railroad tracks going south, continuing past Corley. No hazmat involved. The railroad cars were fully loaded with gravel. RR personnel are on scene assessing damage. They indicated this will be a lengthy repair.
The crossings at Franklin and Corley are closed due to heavy damage. The crossings at Cartwright, Roberts, and Washington Blvd will be closed due to the stopped train for an unknown time.

***CAUGHT***The suspect  in the Shell Station  robbery yesterday was apprehended in Baton Rouge after 3 separate robberi...
11/16/2023

***CAUGHT***
The suspect in the Shell Station robbery yesterday was apprehended in Baton Rouge after 3 separate robberies in that city. The suspect is 24 year old Louisiana resident Kevin Lawson.

Original Post:

Do you recognize this Aggravated Robbery suspect?

On Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 6:00 am, Beaumont Police responded to the Shell Fastlane located 3875 IH-10 South in reference to a robbery in progress. Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect, pictured below, entered the store, pointed a handgun at the clerk threatening to kill her and demanded money. After committing the Aggravated Robbery, the suspect fled the scene in a dark grey 4-door Nissan sedan.

If you know the identity of this suspect, call Beaumont Police at 409-832-1234 or Southeast Texas Crime Stoppers at 409-833-TIPS (8477). You can also download the P3 Tips App on your smartphone. All crime stoppers tips are anonymous and you may be eligible for a cash reward.

UPDATE-all lanes are open Beaumont Police are working a major crash in the 3800 block of IH10 south.  An 18 wheeler haul...
11/13/2023

UPDATE-all lanes are open

Beaumont Police are working a major crash in the 3800 block of IH10 south. An 18 wheeler hauling lumber is flipped over in the west bound lanes. I10 westbound is expected to be closed for several hours. Traffic is being diverted to the service road at the Walden Rd exit.

Santa In Blue Toy DriveToday (Saturday) & Sunday 9-5The Krewe of Krewes  from Mardi Gras SETX continues their support fo...
11/11/2023

Santa In Blue Toy Drive
Today (Saturday) & Sunday 9-5

The Krewe of Krewes from Mardi Gras
SETX continues their support for those in need by holding a toy/food drive this weekend at Walmart. Donations from this event benefit Beaumont Police Departments Santa in Blue program as well as local food banks.
Please consider dropping a toy or non-perishable food item in the basket on your way out.

*Update- Joe Keith Johnson has been located. Thank you for sharing! BPD Detectives are searching for Joe Keith Johnson (...
11/06/2023

*Update- Joe Keith Johnson has been located. Thank you for sharing!

BPD Detectives are searching for Joe Keith Johnson (pictured below).

Johnson is a person of interest in the Homicide of Johnny Tomlinson. Johnson also has an outstanding felony warrant for Possession of Controlled Substance. He was last known to camp in the area of Ave C and Crockett.

If you have any information on the whereabouts of Joe Keith Johnson, call Beaumont Police at 409-832-1234.

Detectives are also still trying to identify the white male in the white t-shirt in our previous post.

Update:  The man in the yellow/green safety shirt has spoken to detectives. We are still searching for the man pictured ...
11/03/2023

Update: The man in the yellow/green safety shirt has spoken to detectives. We are still searching for the man pictured here in the white shirt. Another photo of him has been added showing a star-shaped tattoo under his left eye.

Original Post:

The Beaumont Police Department's Homicide Unit is asking for the public's help in locating two individuals that may be acquaintances of John Tomlinson, the deceased individual found last weekend in the wooded area at Crockett St. and Avenue C. They are not suspects but may be friends of his that can provide some valuable information in this case.
If you have any information on who these individuals are, or where they can be found, please call Beaumont Police at 409-832-1234. Information can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas at 409-833-TIPS (8477) or by downloading the P3 tips app on your smart phone. All Crime Stoppers tips are anonymous and you may be eligible for a reward.

🎃Were you seen at Trunk or Treat??👀🧞‍♀️🧛‍♂️Check out these great costumes!🦸‍♂️👩‍🎤A huge thank you to everyone who came o...
11/03/2023

🎃Were you seen at Trunk or Treat??👀
🧞‍♀️🧛‍♂️Check out these great costumes!🦸‍♂️👩‍🎤
A huge thank you to everyone who came out for all the festive fun - around 6,000 people!! That's double last year's attendance!

BPD has been made aware of a phone scam in which scammers are “spoofing” caller IDs to show BPD’s non-emergency phone nu...
11/02/2023

BPD has been made aware of a phone scam in which scammers are “spoofing” caller IDs to show BPD’s non-emergency phone number 409-832-1234. The scammer is identifying himself as “Chief Singletary” except “Chief Singletary” has a middle eastern accent and is attempting to obtain the potential victim’s credit card information!

The real Chief Singletary does not approve this message and he wants to remind our citizens to be aware that scammers will use any kind of ruse they can to defraud someone. Never give your personal information out over the phone! Hang up on scammers! 🚫☎️

**Update** You guys are 🎶 Larger than Life 🎶 when it comes to ID’ing our Back Street Vandals… All 5 suspects have been i...
11/02/2023

**Update**
You guys are 🎶 Larger than Life 🎶 when it comes to ID’ing our Back Street Vandals… All 5 suspects have been identified and the investigation is on-going!

Criminal Mischief for fun? Not cool, Boys!
Can you identify these Criminal Trespass & Criminal Mischief Suspects?
On Sunday, October 29 at 4:15 a.m. the Back Street Vandals pictured below, entered a building in Downtown Beaumont and destroyed the inside of two separate businesses.

We need your help identifying them.

If you know who they are, call Beaumont Police at 409-832-1234 or Southeast Texas Crime Stoppers at 409-833-TIPS (8477). You can also submit a tip by downloading the P3 Tips App on your smartphone. All Crime Stoppers tips are anonymous and you may be eligible for a cash reward.

**Update** You guys are 🎶 Larger than Life 🎶 when it comes to ID’ing our Back Street Boys Vandals… All 5 suspects have b...
11/02/2023

**Update**
You guys are 🎶 Larger than Life 🎶 when it comes to ID’ing our Back Street Boys Vandals… All 5 suspects have been identified and the investigation is on-going!

Criminal Mischief for fun? Not cool, Boys!
Can you identify these Criminal Trespass & Criminal Mischief Suspects?
On Sunday, October 29 at 4:15 a.m. the Back Street Boys pictured below, entered a building in Downtown Beaumont and destroyed the inside of two separate businesses.

We need your help identifying them.

If you know who they are, call Beaumont Police at 409-832-1234 or Southeast Texas Crime Stoppers at 409-833-TIPS (8477). You can also submit a tip by downloading the P3 Tips App on your smartphone. All Crime Stoppers tips are anonymous and you may be eligible for a cash reward.

BPD Detectives release name of homicide victim. On Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 6:46 p.m., Beaumont Police responded to t...
11/01/2023

BPD Detectives release name of homicide victim.

On Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 6:46 p.m., Beaumont Police responded to the area of Avenue C and Crockett Street in reference to a deceased person. Officers arrived and located a significantly decomposed white male in a small wooded area. The death is being investigated as a homicide. BPD’s Person’s Detectives, SAU, ID Unit and the Jefferson County Crime Lab all responded to assist.

Yesterday Detectives released descriptions and sketches of the victim’s tattoos in an attempt to find out his identity. Information was received and detectives were able to confirm that the victim is Johnny Tomlinson, a 65 year old local transient.

Detectives are now asking anyone with information on Tomlinson’s whereabouts from October 15th on, as well as any known associates to please call Beaumont Police at 409-832-1234.
Anyone with information can also contact Southeast Texas Crime Stoppers at 409-833-TIPS(8477). You can also submit a tip by downloading the P3 Tips app on your smartphone. All Crime Stoppers Tips are anonymous and you may be eligible for a cash reward.

🎃 A big thank you to all our police units and outside organizations who gave their time Sunday to make Trunk or Treat 20...
11/01/2023

🎃 A big thank you to all our police units and outside organizations who gave their time Sunday to make Trunk or Treat 2023 such a success!!
☀️ Even in that hot afternoon sun, everyone was all smiles for the trick or treaters!!

Teamtebo360, Gift of Life Program, Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas - 833Tips.com, IEA- Inspire, Encourage, Achieve, Oak Farms Dairy, MAKE ENDS MEET, Beaumont Independent School District Police Department, Beaumont Fire Rescue, Texas, Back the Blue SETX, Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association,

BPD Officers out and about in the community this Halloween! Our traffic unit was also working hard to make sure trick-or...
11/01/2023

BPD Officers out and about in the community this Halloween! Our traffic unit was also working hard to make sure trick-or-treaters were safe! 🎃🚔👻🍬

The Hotel may be Haunted but the outside is safe!- K9 Drax 👻🚔🐕 Hope everyone is having a safe & Happy Halloween🎃
11/01/2023

The Hotel may be Haunted but the outside is safe!- K9 Drax 👻🚔🐕

Hope everyone is having a safe & Happy Halloween🎃

**Update** Thanks to our viewers, we have preliminarily identified our Homicide victim. We are withholding his name unti...
10/31/2023

**Update**
Thanks to our viewers, we have preliminarily identified our Homicide victim. We are withholding his name until DNA evidence is verified and next of kin has been notified.

Do you recognize these tattoos??? Help Detectives Identify Homicide Victim Located Sunday.

On Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 6:46 p.m., Beaumont Police responded to the area of Avenue C and Crockett Street in reference to a deceased person. Officers arrived and located a significantly decomposed white male in a small wooded area. The death is being investigated as a homicide. BPD’s Person’s Detectives, SAU, ID Unit and the Jefferson County Crime Lab all responded to assist.

Detectives have continued to work the case but have been unable to identify the victim. At this time, we are releasing as much identifying information as we can, in the hopes that someone can identify him.

The victim is a white male, believed to be a transient. He is described as 5’3, thin build, with brown hair. He has the following tattoos:

* the word “OUTLAW” all the way across the middle of his back.
* a large Cross from the sternum to the abdomen.
* an Eagle or a Hawk on his right outer bicep with a compass rose and banner underneath it just above the elbow. The banner has 4 names listed in descending order believed to be- “Heather, John, Diane, Joe”

We have traced 3 images of the tattoos to help with identification (pictured below).

If you have any information about the identity of this victim, call Beaumont Police at 409-832-1234.

Criminal Mischief for fun? Not cool, Boys! Can you identify these Criminal Trespass & Criminal Mischief Suspects? On Sun...
10/31/2023

Criminal Mischief for fun? Not cool, Boys!

Can you identify these Criminal Trespass & Criminal Mischief Suspects?
On Sunday, October 29 at 4:15 a.m. the Back Street Boys pictured below, entered a building in Downtown Beaumont and destroyed the inside of two separate businesses.

We need your help identifying them.

If you know who they are, call Beaumont Police at 409-832-1234 or Southeast Texas Crime Stoppers at 409-833-TIPS (8477). You can also submit a tip by downloading the P3 Tips App on your smartphone. All Crime Stoppers tips are anonymous and you may be eligible for a cash reward.

🎃 WOW!!! BPD Trunk or Treat 2023 was a huge success! Thank you Beaumont and all of Southeast Texas for making this event...
10/30/2023

🎃 WOW!!! BPD Trunk or Treat 2023 was a huge success! Thank you Beaumont and all of Southeast Texas for making this event so much fun 🤩

📸 Our Special Assignment Unit snapped these amazing aerial shots today! Check back throughout the week as we share more awesome moments.

BPD Officer Injured by Drunk DriverOn Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 1:03 a.m., a BPD Officer was traveling west in the 260...
10/29/2023

BPD Officer Injured by Drunk Driver

On Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 1:03 a.m., a BPD Officer was traveling west in the 2600 Block of the IH-10 Eastbound Service Road, when his Patrol vehicle was struck by a vehicle that disregarded a stop light. The impact of the collision caused the officer’s vehicle to spin and strike a utility pole before coming to rest in the middle of the roadway. Assisting officers immediately placed the injured Officer in another patrol unit and drove him to a local hospital, where he received medical treatment. During the investigation, it was discovered that the driver of the at-fault vehicle was intoxicated. Rayshirra Thompson, a 26 year old Beaumont resident (pictured below), was placed under arrest for Intoxication Assault.
The injured BPD Officer sustained injuries that required medical treatment but is expected to make a full recovery. The investigation is on-going.

🎃ONE more day until Trunk or Treat👻Sunday, October 29th2:00-5:00pm255 College St.
10/28/2023

🎃ONE more day until Trunk or Treat👻

Sunday, October 29th
2:00-5:00pm
255 College St.

10/28/2023

Check out this awesome time lapse video captured by BPD Sgt. Garris on the Gift of Life Program Julie Richardson Procter 5K Ribbon Run route!

BPD is proud to provide traffic and public safety protection to our community during these special events! 🚔🏃🩷

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