Beaumont Police Traffic Investigators are looking for the drivers of two vehicles involved in this crash.
On Friday, May 24, 2019 at 10:30 p.m., Beaumont Police responded to a major traffic crash in the 3700 block of West Cardinal Dr., Southbound. The investigation revealed a vehicle was traveling south bound in the left lane, when a bicyclist entered the roadway and was struck by the traveling vehicle. The bicyclist, identified as 44 year old Darrell Henderson, was pronounced deceased on scene by Beaumont EMS. The first driver that struck Henderson stopped. The investigation revealed two other vehicles struck Henderson but did not stop. Traffic investigators need to speak with those drivers. One of the vehicles may be a Nissan Altima. If you have information about this crash contact the Beaumont Police Traffic Division- 409-980-7271.
Sunday, June 16, 2019 at 3:11 AM, officers responded to a residence in the 600 block of Royal Street in reference to a disturbance. Dispatch received a phone call from a third party advising a 35 year old Beaumont woman was being assaulted inside of the residence by her husband. Officers learned two young children were in the home. SWAT and Hostage Negotiators were called to the scene to help make entry and check the woman and children’s welfare. Negotiations were unsuccessful and SWAT was forced to make entry. SWAT entered the home and arrested the husband, Jermaine Morris, a 38 year old Beaumont man and removed the mother and children safely.
Morris was transported to Jefferson County Correctional Facility and charged with Unlawful Restraint and Assault Family Violence.
