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Man charged with theft denies claims
JAMAICA BEACH — A man charged with felony theft denied on Monday accusations he failed to build a bulkhead for a property owner.
Feb 21,2012 - Police

Police arrest man for felony theft
JAMAICA BEACH — A man accused of taking money but failing to build a bulkhead was arrested on a felony theft charge, authorities said Thursday.
Feb 17,2012 - Police

Couple’s hard work pays off in tomato garden
JAMAICA BEACH — Bill Douglas said this is the first year since Hurricane Ike that he’s gotten tomatoes to grow well in his yard.
Jun 25,2011 - News

Meeting to discuss fire at Jamaica Beach City Hall
JAMAICA BEACH — The city council has scheduled an emergency meeting for 5 p.m. today to discuss the fire that damaged city hall Saturday night.
May 03,2011 - News

Jamaica Beach cancels meeting after city hall fire
JAMAICA BEACH — City officials will set up temporary offices and a command post in front of city hall after a late night blaze Saturday.
May 02,2011 - News

Crews battle blaze at Jamaica Beach City Hall
JAMAICA BEACH — No one was injured during a fire that tore through city hall Saturday night.
May 01,2011 - News

University of Houston officer dies in crash
GALVESTON — A Jamaica Beach woman died in a crash Friday while responding to an emergency call as a University of Houston campus police officer.
Dec 25,2010 - News

Police seize 13 horses
JAMAICA BEACH — Thirteen horses, a mule and a sheep were seized Friday afternoon after the Galveston Police Department received complaints of animal neglect.
Dec 11,2010 - News

Stuffed red fish among items leading to charges
JAMAICA BEACH — A stuffed red fish and electronics taken from a house led to burglary charges against two men, authorities said Saturday.
Sep 19,2010 - News

Houston woman drowns near Jamaica Beach
JAMAICA BEACH — A Houston woman drowned Saturday after she was pulled under by rough currents while on a sandbar during a nighttime swim.
Sep 07,2010 - News

West End postmaster stamps out his service
JAMAICA BEACH — Contract postmaster Quinton Biggs said he no longer can afford to subsidize his deal with the U.S. Postal Service to provide services.
Jul 26,2010 - News

Gray guilty of capital murder in boy’s death
JAMAICA BEACH — A man on trial in the slaying of a 4-year-old in a makeshift meth lab was found guilty Friday of capital murder.
Jan 23,2010 - News

Jury still deliberating in capital murder case
JAMAICA BEACH — Jury deliberation was expected to continue today in the capital murder trial of a man accused of killing a 4-year-old boy.
Jan 22,2010 - News

Slain boy’s mom testifies grandma lied
JAMAICA BEACH — The mother of a boy slain in a makeshift meth lab was among five witnesses to testify in a capital murder case.
Jan 21,2010 - News

Boy, 4, was in state of ‘panic’ before death
JAMAICA BEACH — A 4-year-old who had multiple bruises was likely in a state of panic or terror as he suffocated, testimony revealed Tuesday.
Jan 20,2010 - News

Defendant in capital murder trial might testify
JAMAICA BEACH — The state is expected to rest its case today in the trial of Daniel James Gray, accused of killing 4-year-old Kraig Jenkins.
Jan 19,2010 - News

Defendant admits restraining dead child
JAMAICA BEACH — Jurors heard videotaped statements of a capital murder defendant telling authorities he didn’t know what caused the death of a child.
Jan 16,2010 - News

Taunts still haunt man
JAMAICA BEACH — A former neighbor testified he often heard a capital murder defendant yell at the child he’s accused of killing.
Jan 14,2010 - News

Grandmother testifies about finding boy’s body
Using a doll the size of a toddler, a woman showed jurors Tuesday how she found her grandson’s body stuffed in a hope chest.
Jan 13,2010 - News

Trial to begin in 4-year-old boy's slaying
JAMAICA BEACH — Jury selection is expected to begin today in the trial of Daniel Gray, charged with killing his girlfriend's 4-year-old grandson.
Jan 05,2010 - News

Man on trial in death of 4-year-old
JAMAICA BEACH — The boyfriend of a woman in prison for killing her grandson is set to stand trial in the boy’s 2005 death.
Jan 04,2010 - News

Valero employee credited with saving cop’s life
JAMAICA BEACH — A Valero employee performed CPR on a policeman who had a heart attack while pumping gas at the station.
Nov 13,2009 - News

Police News for August 02, 2009
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Aug 02,2009 - Police

DWI charge upgraded to murder
JAMAICA BEACH — Prosecutors have upgraded charges in the case of a Jamaica Beach woman killed in an automobile crash last year.
Jul 03,2009 - News

Hurricane planning session set
JAMAICA BEACH — West end residents will hold their own hurricane planning meeting Saturday, hoping to catch second-home owners while they’re in town.
Jun 03,2009 - News

Jamaica Beach to hold hurricane meeting
JAMAICA BEACH — There will be a town meeting on the 2009 Hurricane Planning/Evacuation/Recovery efforts from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday.
May 31,2009 - News

Two elected, two unopposed in Jamaica Beach
JAMAICA BEACH — Incumbent Mary Morse and Brad South won enough votes to gain seats on the Jamaica Beach city council.
May 10,2009 - News

Area groups spend day cleaning up beaches
JAMAICA BEACH — The annual Adopt-A-Beach Spring Cleanup took place Saturday at 27 adopted beaches along the Texas coast.
Apr 26,2009 - News

Kayaker found safe after being reported missing
JAMAICA BEACH — A search for a missing kayaker Saturday evening ended happily when the man was found safe — and a little lost.
Apr 06,2009 - News

GLO mobile units are visiting Jamaica Beach
JAMAICA BEACH ­— The General Land Office’s mobile Hurricane Response Information Unit will be at Jamaica Beach City Hall through Saturday.
Dec 04,2008 - News

 
 
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