Port Arthur police investigated the following reported incidents during the week:

Sunday, March 4

• A person was arrested for cruelty to animals in the 3200 block of 29th Street. Officers found that a black and white pit bull had been struck several times in the head with a wooden and metal pole. While the animal was still alive it was placed in a suit case. The suspect was transported to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office for processing.

• A ring, DVD/VCR recorder combo, miscellaneous change and DVD’s were stolen from a home in the 900 block of Gulfway Drive.

Saturday, March 3

• A man was arrested for driving while intoxicated in the parking lot of Dylan’s, 8601 Ninth Avenue. An officer on routine patrol noticed the suspect spinning his tires then backing over a curve. The suspect was transported to the Jefferson County Correctional Facility for booking procedures.

• One hundred sixty dollars was stolen from an apartment at O.W. Collins.

• A man was struck in the head with a glass bottle by another man at Nica Club, 3134 Gulfway Drive.

• A Smith and Wesson 9 mm handgun was stolen from a home in the 2200 block of Thomas Boulevard.

• A DVD player was stolen from an apartment at Rampart Apartments.

• The passenger of a vehicle was found to be in possession of a controlled substance and marijuana while in the 1600 block of 60th Street.

• A woman was arrested for possession of a controlled substance while at Player’s Pool Hall.

• A trailer and 15 pieces of steel pipe were stolen from Huong Marine Supply.

• A 20 inch television set was stolen from a FEMA trailer parked in the 1400 block of New Orleans. The burglary occurred sometime between Feb. 26 and Feb. 27.

• A vehicle struck a telephone pole, knocking it down and breaking it, in the 3100 block of Procter Street. The vehicle and driver left the scene without giving information.