Officer Chancellor Van Houten

06/07/2026

🐕‍🦺 Happy Sunday! 🐩

Thank You Jesus for your grace, our families, our friends, our fur babies and work tomorrow 😁

06/05/2026

Update: the movie was canceled 🥲😭
Im going home. Sorry everyone. Til next time.

🎬🌳 Movie in the Park Tonight! (June 5)🌳🎬

Movie: RIHANNA is SMURFETTE
SMURFS

Looking for a fun, free, family-friendly event?

Come join us tonight at Wuthering Heights Park (3650 Delaware Street) for Movie in the Park!

🕖 Arrive between 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
🌅 The movie starts at dusk (sunset is around 8:15 p.m.)

Don’t forget:
✔️ Blankets
✔️ Lawn chairs
✔️ Mosquito spray (trust me on this one 😆)

And if you happen to see Officer Smurf… I mean Officer Van 👮‍♂️🔵, be sure to say hello! He’ll be there with other officers handing out candy and visiting with everyone.

Weather permitting, it should be a great evening for the whole family. Hope to see y’all there!

Events like this are a great reminder that the Beaumont Police Department is committed not only to keeping our community safe and solving crime, but also to building strong connections with the people we serve.

06/04/2026

Today, I had the opportunity to visit Harvest For Lost Souls Church’s SLAM Camp (Skills, Leadership, Athletics, and Mentorship).

I had a great time handing out fist bumps, joining in on a few workouts, and having some meaningful conversations with an amazing group of young people.

A special thank you to Pastor Kennedy and the entire church family for the invitation and warm welcome. Your dedication to investing in the next generation and leading by example is making a real difference in our community.

God bless you all, and I’m already looking forward to the next visit!

Ohhh and law enforcement arrested the other shooter from the Ogden shooting. 😎

Law enforcement is devoted to working hard, collaborating, and investing in the next generation.

06/02/2026

*** BREAKING NEWS!!! ***

It’s raining outside. 🌧️

At least… I don’t have to water our garden. 😅

06/02/2026

This morning I noticed one of our flowers and just stopped for a moment to appreciate it. It reminded me how amazing the little things in life can be.

I hope everyone has a great day. Take time to appreciate the small things—they may seem insignificant, but they add up to make life beautiful. 😇🌸

05/29/2026

Happy Friday!

Had the opportunity to speak at one of TXDOT’s “Click It or Ticket” campaigns today! 🚔

Friendly reminder… wear that seatbelt. You can be doing everything right, and all it takes is one distracted driver to change everything. Buckle up every trip, every time. 💙

Also… check out Spindletop! I struck water, y’all! 😂⛲️

05/28/2026

I saw 👀 this little, tiny dog roaming the neighborhood.

Barely noticed him honestly… almost stepped over him. 😂🐶

Glad he had a collar because I was able to bring him home, and his family was VERY happy to see him.

Reminder: outside dogs need collars with an address on them 😁

05/27/2026

Just put this out. If anyone knows where she could be, please let us know.

Also ask that our Prayer Warriors would flood the heavenly gates to help.

*** UPDATE 5-28-26, 9:40 am ***

Thornton has been located and is safe. She wishes that her location would not be disclosed at this time.

Thank you to everyone who helped us search and prayed.

—- original post below ——

Missing Person Alert: Help us locate Melisha Thornton

Beaumont Police Department Detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating 33 year old Melisha Thornton, of Houston, who was reported missing on May 26, 2026.

Thornton was last seen walking away from the 4100 block of Maida Road in Beaumont, Texas on May 22, 2026 and advised she was going to wash clothes.

Since that time, family and friends have been unable to make contact with her.

Thornton does not have any family living in the Beaumont area and is believed to not have her cell phone.

She is described as:

Black female

5”9

Approximately 250 pounds

Black hair

Brown eyes

If you have any information regarding her whereabouts, please contact BPD Dispatch 409-832-1234 or Southeast Texas Crime Stoppers at (409) 833-TIPS (8477).

05/25/2026

Check this out! What a legend!

I’m happy I was able to help es**rt you home. I started sweating a little and had to turn down my air condition. 🤣🤣🤣

05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day! There are not enough words to describe how thankful that I am for those who serve and especially those who gave EVERYTHING.

This video I’m sharing has nothing to do with Memorial Day but I wanted to share some happiness and hope it puts a smile on your faces.

God Bless all of you.

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1CGa8AZFqE/?mibextid=wwXIfr