Southeast Texas Crime Operation Results in 28 Arrests, Firearm Seizures and Homicide Suspect Captures

BEAUMONT, Texas — A five-day law enforcement operation targeting violent crime across Southeast Texas resulted in dozens of arrests, the recovery of firearms and narcotics, and the capture of two homicide suspects, according to the Beaumont Police Department.

The Southeast Texas Violent Crime Task Force conducted the coordinated enforcement effort from June 2 through June 6 in areas identified as experiencing increased criminal activity.

The operation brought together local, state and federal law enforcement agencies with the goal of reducing violent crime, apprehending wanted offenders and improving public safety.

During the operation, officers and agents conducted 286 traffic stops and issued 132 citations. Authorities reported making 28 arrests, including 22 felony arrests, and serving 11 warrants.

Investigators also recovered 10 firearms, including one reported stolen weapon.

Law enforcement personnel seized suspected illegal narcotics during the operation, including marijuana, methamphetamine, cocaine, crack cocaine and oxycodone.

One of the operation’s most significant developments was the arrest of two homicide suspects who were located outside of Beaumont. Task force officials credited the Orange Police Department, Orange County Sheriff’s Office and Baytown Police Department for assisting in those apprehensions.

Participating agencies included the Beaumont Police Department, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Texas Department of Public Safety, Nederland Police Department, Jasper Police Department, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Drug Enforcement Administration and the United States Marshals Service.

Officials said the operation was part of an ongoing effort to target violent offenders and remove illegal firearms and narcotics from communities across Southeast Texas.