2 from Port Arthur arrested after Beaumont chase ends near Central Mall; police say stolen firearm recovered
Published 6:44 am Monday, August 14, 2023
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BEAUMONT — On Sunday at 2:28 a.m., a Beaumont Police Department officer patrolling the area of E. Lucas Drive and Concord Road located a stolen 2015 Maroon Chrysler.
The officer initiated a traffic stop, and the driver of the vehicle actively evaded.
The vehicle’s tires were spiked and one blew out.
The driver continued to evade and finally came to a stop in Port Arthur, near Central Mall.
All three occupants were taken into custody after a brief foot pursuit.
A search of the vehicle revealed a stolen firearm out of Houston.
All three occupants were taken to Jefferson County Correctional Facility and booked in for the following charges:
• Dontrell Roberson, 20-year-old from Port Arthur, is charged with unlawful carry of a weapon, engaging in organized criminal activity, evading arrest with vehicle, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and evading arrest detention.
• Darry’eion Freeman, 19-year-old from Port Arthur, is charged with unlawful carry of a weapon, engaging in organized criminal activity and evading arrest with vehicle.
• Kenidy Gauthier, 20-year-old from Beaumont, is charged with unlawful carry of a weapon, engaging in organized criminal activity and unlawfully carrying a weapon.