Jefferson County Sheriff's Office-Texas

The weather is beautiful and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind you to LOOK BEFORE YOU LOCK🚨 🚗🚨🚨

Every year, children suffer serious injuries and fatalities after being left unattended inside vehicles. Even on mild days, temperatures inside a parked car can rise rapidly, creating life-threatening conditions in just minutes.
Always make it a habit to Look Before You Lock. Before walking away, check the back seat, especially if your routine changes. Place a purse, phone, or another important item in the back seat as a reminder. Keep vehicles locked when parked and store keys out of children’s reach to prevent them from climbing inside.
If you see a child alone in a vehicle, call 911 immediately. Stay with the vehicle and follow the instructions of emergency responders. Your quick actions could save a life.
One look can save a life. Never leave a child unattended in a vehicle—not even for a minute.

On Friday, June 19, 2026, at approximately 7:54 p.m., Beaumont Police Patrol Officers, working alongside members of the Southeast Texas Violent Crime Task Force, received information from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Division that 21-year-old Rashard Brady was in the 4200 block of Dowlen Road. The Southeast Texas Violent Crime Task Force is comprised of personnel from the Beaumont PD, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Texas DPS, Nederland PD, Jasper PD, Groves PD, and federal law enforcement partners.

Officers located Brady and took him into custody without incident on two outstanding warrants for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. He was transported to the Jefferson County Correctional Facility. The warrants stem from a shooting that occurred in the 1100 block of Harrison Street in 2024.

This arrest reflects the continued collaborative efforts of the Southeast Texas Violent Crime Task Force to locate and apprehend violent offenders throughout the region.

Happy Juneteenth from Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office

Jefferson County Deputies and their K-9 partners teamed up with Precinct 4 for their annual Read and Feed Program. Deputies and their K-9s spent time with the children, emphasizing the importance of safety and community awareness. The K-9 teams demonstrated their dogs' ability to follow commands, assist law enforcement, and help keep the community safe. The event provided a fun and educational opportunity for children to interact with deputies and learn more about the valuable role K-9 partners play in protecting and serving the public.

UPDATE: June 14, 2026

The female involved in the incident has been identified as 45-year-old Lorena Chretien of Beaumont.

At this time, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has assumed responsibility for the investigation, with assistance from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).

The investigation remains active, and no additional information is available for release at this time. Further updates will be provided as they become available.

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Update:

On 6/14/2026, as of 5:50 a.m., Interstate 10 westbound between Smith Road and Boyt Road has been reopened and is now open to normal traffic.

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On June 14, 2026, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is currently assisting the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) with an auto-pedestrian accident on Interstate 10 westbound between Smith Road and Boyt Road.

Due to the ongoing investigation, westbound traffic is being diverted to Highway 124 at Smith Road. Interstate 10 westbound is expected to remain closed for an extended period of time.

Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area and seek alternate routes to help reduce congestion and allow first responders to safely conduct their investigation.

Please use caution if traveling in the area and watch for emergency personnel and traffic control devices.

Additional updates will be provided as they become available.

Please be aware of a SCAM involving individuals claiming to represent a bail bonding company in an attempt to bond someone out of the Jefferson County Jail.

If anyone contacts you requesting money for bonding conditions such as payment for an ankle monitor or asking you to send money to release someone from jail, do not send any money until you verify the information.

It is recommended that you meet with the bonding company in person before providing any payment or personal information.

Please contact the Jefferson County Jail at 409-726-2540 or Jefferson County Dispatch at 409-835-8668 to confirm any bonding or release information.

Sheriff Zena Stephens and the Jefferson County Deputies would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Lila’s Patrol Pals for their generous donation of stuffed animals.
Lila’s mission is simple but meaningful: providing comfort to children who may be experiencing stressful or difficult situations. These stuffed animals will be distributed by our deputies to help bring a sense of security, comfort, and hope when it is needed most.
Thank you, Lila, for your kindness and dedication to making someone’s day a little brighter. Your generosity will have a lasting impact on the children and families we serve. 🦁🐯🐨🦊🐰🐶🐷🐮🐸

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office was honored to partner with an all-women motorcycle group traveling across Louisiana and Texas to raise awareness about S*x and Human trafficking. Through education and community engagement, this effort emphasized the importance of recognizing the signs of S*x and Human trafficking and reporting suspicious activity. Together, we encourage everyone to remember: "If you see something, say something." By working together, we can help protect vulnerable individuals in our communities.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office responded to an aircraft emergency landing in the 2200 block of Highway 365 in Port Arthur.

Preliminary information indicates the aircraft experienced a mechanical failure while in flight. The pilots attempted to reach the runway at Jack Brooks Regional Airport but were unable to do so. The aircraft landed safely in a field on airport property.

The aircraft sustained minor damage during the landing. There were two occupants on board, and no injuries were reported.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have been notified and are responding to investigate the incident.

No additional information is available at this time.