Press Release
On Thursday, July 8, 2021, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division secured a Murder Warrant for Darius Rashard Stevenson in connection to the shooting death of Brennon Harlan Lee Floreswhich occurred on July 6, 2021 in Vidor, Texas.
On Tuesday, July 6, 2021 shortly after 12:00 A.M. Deputies responded to the 1200 Block of Shamrock Street in Vidor, Texas in reference to a shooting. Once Deputies arrived on scene they discovered a deceased white male with a single gunshot wound. No information is being released
Public Service Announcement!!!
A downed power line at South 87 is causing traffic congestion and delays. Citizens driving into Bridge City and heading to Orange are being diverted to Hwy 62. The traffic control lights are out at hwy 62/87, 1006/87, and 105/87.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office would like to congratulate Detective Sam Carpenter on his promotion to the Criminal Investigations Division Sergeant. Sgt. Carpenter has over 15 years in law enforcement and has 5 years as an investigator. Congratulations and good luck.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division executed a narcotics search and arrest warrant for a residence in Pine Forrest, Orange County, Texas. Drugs, drug paraphernalia, and a handgun were located inside the residence. The arrestee was Christine Duncan.
On Wednesday, May 12, 2021, The Orange County Narcotics Division, with the assistance of the Orange County SWAT Team, the Vidor Police Department and the Jasper County Precinct 6 Constable’s Office, executed a search and arrest warrant in Vidor, Texas.
Orange Co.Sheriff’s Office is searching for an escaped inmate. Drew Paul W/M DOB 11-04-1991.Last seen wearing blue shirt & black jeans. The area being searched is Gateway Travel Plaza & IH 10. If you see anyone matching this description please contact the Sheriff’s Office.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is currently working a missing person’s investigation involving Luis Martinez Gonzalez H/M DOB 02/28/1992. Mr. Martinez was last seen on April 28, 2021 in Lumberton, Texas. If anyone has information contact the Sheriff’s Office at 409-883-2612.
Just a reminder for the prayer vigil at Eastgate Church in Vidor tonight. The event will begin at 7:00 P.M. and will also be streamed thru the churches Facebook page.