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Port Arthur, Tx
The magic starts at 1:18.
A mere mile from where i used to live, was filled with this. I moved one week before Katrina and Rita came through. I've never stayed more than two days when i go home to visit family and remaining friends.
Port Arthur, Tx
The magic starts at 1:18.
A mere mile from where i used to live, was filled with this. I moved one week before Katrina and Rita came through. I've never stayed more than two days when i go home to visit family and remaining friends.
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PORT ARTHUR - A 73-year-old man opened his motel room door and what happened changed his life.
Port Arthur police say three suspects stabbed, beat and robbed the victim at about 7 a.m. Wednesday at the Driftwood Inn on Memorial Boulevard.
Within hours officers had arrested three suspects in the robbery and another person charged with helping them.
The three suspects who were arrested and charged with robbing, beating and stabbing a 73-year-old man had a lot to say once Port Arthur police led them to patrol cars for the ride to jail..
According to investigators, Devin Hammond of Houston stole a car there and drove to Port Arthur, then used the car to transport the robbery suspects to pawn shops in Port Arthur in an attempt to sell items stolen from the victim.
Police say Hammond met up with 20-year-old Jeremy Goudeau, 25-year-old Donna Goudeau and 29-year-old Keyron Elmore, all of Port Arthur. They went to the Driftwood Motel early Wednesday morning.
"The suspects may have been knocking on doors and this gentleman answered the door innocently," said Sgt. Scott Gaspard.
73-year-old Juan Sustiata is from Kansas and was doing contract work for Motiva. He was staying at the Driftwood.
The robbers took his debit cards, his 2004 extended cab Chevrolet truck and other items, and continually stabbed and beat him to get the information they needed to steal his money.
"We do believe they went back several times," said Sgt. Gaspard. "Some people stayed with the victim while other actors went to the ATM and tried out PIN numbers. And they beat him until they had the right PIN number."
Keyron Elmore admitted to watching the other two assault the victim but said he had no part in the beating.
Once they robbed Sustiata they drove to several pawn shops in the area and tried to sell the stolen items.
"The car was seen in video at the same time someone was trying to use the debit cards at the store on 39th and Memorial," said Sgt. Gaspard. "An officer was driving by the Triangle Pawn Shop and saw the car."
Sgt. Gaspard says there are a lot of people who come to Southeast Texas to work and sometimes become targets of violent criminals.
"If you have someone knock on your door and you're not expecting someone, maybe call the office and see if anything is going on. We'd much rather come out and find nothing as to have someone robbed."
Robbed, stabbed and beaten while trying to earn a living in Southeast Texas.
The victim is at Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth with serious injuries. The injuries aren't life threatening.
The suspects who are charged with Aggravated Robbery have prior criminal records.
If convicted, each could face up to life in prison.
Their bonds are $500,000.
PORT ARTHUR - Port Arthur Police have arrested three suspects accused of stabbing and severely beating a 73-year-old man in his motel room, then stealing his truck and attempting to use his debit card.
Port Arthur Police received a call at 6:59 a.m. Wednesday reporting an aggravated robbery at the Driftwood Inn, 3700 Memorial Boulevard, Port Arthur.
Police believe the suspects knocked on doors at the motel in an attempt to find someone to rob. According to the victim, three men stabbed and beat him in the Driftwood Motel room where he lives. He was struck in the head and lost a lot of blood. The victim walked outside after the attack to find help. The man was taken by ambulance to Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth. Police said he's in serious condition but his injuries aren't life threatening.
The attackers took the man's white, 2004 extended cab Chevrolet pickup truck. The truck had temporary buyer tags. Police found the truck on the west side of Port Arthur.
Police said the suspects tried to use the man's debit card at an ATM but had trouble doing so.
Police arrested several suspects at about 10 a.m. Wednesday outside a pawn shop near the Jefferson City Shopping Center on Twin City Highway. They quetioned the suspects and charged three men with Aggravated Robbery. If convicted of the 1st Degree Felony they could face up to life in prison. A fourth person was charged with stealing a vehicle in Houston and driving the men to Port Arthur.
6 News reporter Lindsey Kovacevich is covering the story. Watch Live at 5 and KFDM News at 6 and 10 for more details and reaction from investigators.
Port Arthur police say three suspects stabbed, beat and robbed the victim at about 7 a.m. Wednesday at the Driftwood Inn on Memorial Boulevard.
Within hours officers had arrested three suspects in the robbery and another person charged with helping them.
The three suspects who were arrested and charged with robbing, beating and stabbing a 73-year-old man had a lot to say once Port Arthur police led them to patrol cars for the ride to jail..
According to investigators, Devin Hammond of Houston stole a car there and drove to Port Arthur, then used the car to transport the robbery suspects to pawn shops in Port Arthur in an attempt to sell items stolen from the victim.
Police say Hammond met up with 20-year-old Jeremy Goudeau, 25-year-old Donna Goudeau and 29-year-old Keyron Elmore, all of Port Arthur. They went to the Driftwood Motel early Wednesday morning.
"The suspects may have been knocking on doors and this gentleman answered the door innocently," said Sgt. Scott Gaspard.
73-year-old Juan Sustiata is from Kansas and was doing contract work for Motiva. He was staying at the Driftwood.
The robbers took his debit cards, his 2004 extended cab Chevrolet truck and other items, and continually stabbed and beat him to get the information they needed to steal his money.
"We do believe they went back several times," said Sgt. Gaspard. "Some people stayed with the victim while other actors went to the ATM and tried out PIN numbers. And they beat him until they had the right PIN number."
Keyron Elmore admitted to watching the other two assault the victim but said he had no part in the beating.
Once they robbed Sustiata they drove to several pawn shops in the area and tried to sell the stolen items.
"The car was seen in video at the same time someone was trying to use the debit cards at the store on 39th and Memorial," said Sgt. Gaspard. "An officer was driving by the Triangle Pawn Shop and saw the car."
Sgt. Gaspard says there are a lot of people who come to Southeast Texas to work and sometimes become targets of violent criminals.
"If you have someone knock on your door and you're not expecting someone, maybe call the office and see if anything is going on. We'd much rather come out and find nothing as to have someone robbed."
Robbed, stabbed and beaten while trying to earn a living in Southeast Texas.
The victim is at Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth with serious injuries. The injuries aren't life threatening.
The suspects who are charged with Aggravated Robbery have prior criminal records.
If convicted, each could face up to life in prison.
Their bonds are $500,000.
PORT ARTHUR - Port Arthur Police have arrested three suspects accused of stabbing and severely beating a 73-year-old man in his motel room, then stealing his truck and attempting to use his debit card.
Port Arthur Police received a call at 6:59 a.m. Wednesday reporting an aggravated robbery at the Driftwood Inn, 3700 Memorial Boulevard, Port Arthur.
Police believe the suspects knocked on doors at the motel in an attempt to find someone to rob. According to the victim, three men stabbed and beat him in the Driftwood Motel room where he lives. He was struck in the head and lost a lot of blood. The victim walked outside after the attack to find help. The man was taken by ambulance to Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth. Police said he's in serious condition but his injuries aren't life threatening.
The attackers took the man's white, 2004 extended cab Chevrolet pickup truck. The truck had temporary buyer tags. Police found the truck on the west side of Port Arthur.
Police said the suspects tried to use the man's debit card at an ATM but had trouble doing so.
Police arrested several suspects at about 10 a.m. Wednesday outside a pawn shop near the Jefferson City Shopping Center on Twin City Highway. They quetioned the suspects and charged three men with Aggravated Robbery. If convicted of the 1st Degree Felony they could face up to life in prison. A fourth person was charged with stealing a vehicle in Houston and driving the men to Port Arthur.
6 News reporter Lindsey Kovacevich is covering the story. Watch Live at 5 and KFDM News at 6 and 10 for more details and reaction from investigators.
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