03/31/2026
https://kfdm.com/news/local/man-sentenced-to-35-years-for-kidnapping-child-in-running-suv-leaving-in-freezing-temps
35 year sentence for man who kidnapped child in running SUV, left him in freezing temps
A plea agreement has led to a 35 year sentence for a man who took an SUV parked and left running with a toddler still inside, drove it to Beaumont and dropped off the two-year-old boy alone in freezing temperatures.As a
03/17/2026
https://kfdm.com/news/local/were-tired-of-it-and-theres-got-to-be-something-done-judge-west-says-enough-of-the-vi
"We're tired of it": Judge West cites recent violence in sentencing teen robber
The outbreak of violence at Rogers Park and other gun crimes in the city and community were cited today by Judge Raquel West and a prosecutor in the sentencing of a teenage suspect accused of using a gun to terrorize and
03/09/2026
https://kfdm.com/news/local/this-was-a-senseless-and-avoidable-tragedy-man-sentenced-for-intoxication-manslaughter
"This was a senseless and avoidable tragedy": Sentence in Intoxication Manslaughter case
A defendant who was driving drunk when he crashed into a pickup and killed another man, is preparing to begin a sentence in the Texas prison system.Judge Raquel West sentenced 37-year-old Ray Anthony Noe of Beaumont to
03/05/2026
Happy Birthday to Keith Giblin, our incredible District Attorney! 🎉🎂
Your dedication to justice, leadership, and commitment to our community do not go unnoticed. Thank you for the long hours, tough decisions, and the passion you bring to serving and protecting our district every single day. We truly appreciate everything you do.
Wishing you a fantastic birthday and another year filled with success, strength, and continued impact. Enjoy your special day—you’ve certainly earned it! 🎈🥳
02/03/2026
https://kfdm.com/news/local/truck-driver-sentenced-for-crash-that-killed-teenager
Truck driver sentenced for crash that killed teenage girl
Jefferson County District Attorney Keith Giblin says on February 3, 25-year-old Vishal Vishal, a national of the Country of India, was sentenced to 20 months in
01/15/2026
https://kfdm.com/news/local/man-going-to-prison-for-more-than-a-decade-for-firing-shots-at-officers
Man sentenced to more than a decade in prison for firing shots at officers
A man who got into an argument at a bar and grille in Port Arthur, then fired shots at officers who responded, is paying the price for actions prosecutors say c
01/09/2026
https://kfdm.com/news/local/man-sentenced-to-for-kidnapping-woman
Judge Stevens sentences defendant to 55 years for Aggravated Kidnapping
The jury in Judge John Stevens' court has decided Terrell Thomas should spend 55 years in prison for Aggravated Kidnapping.The jury convicted Thomas earlier tod
12/16/2025
BREAKING: Judge West sentences Terry Rose to maximum 40 years for murder of Kim Langwell
Judge Raquel West has sentenced Terry Rose to the maximum 40 years in prison for murdering Kimberly Langwell following a plea agreement, and during the sentenci
10/22/2025
How many legal experiences can you pack into one day? Just ask the Legacy Christian Academy Mock Trial students! They had an incredible day touring the legal system firsthand!
This experience included:
🏛️ A tour of the DA's office and Appeals Court
🗣️ A Q&A with a Grand Jury
⏰ An hour of docket call observation
🚨 A look inside the Real-Time Crime Center
📋 A presentation on drug culture
⚖️ Observed plea negotiations in Misdemeanor court with Judge Holmes
We're proud to have hosted this immersive tour. This hands-on experience is a vital part of their legal education. We can't wait to see where the future leads them!