Jefferson County District Attorney's Office

03/31/2026

https://kfdm.com/news/local/man-sentenced-to-35-years-for-kidnapping-child-in-running-suv-leaving-in-freezing-temps

A plea agreement has led to a 35 year sentence for a man who took an SUV parked and left running with a toddler still inside, drove it to Beaumont and dropped off the two-year-old boy alone in freezing temperatures.As a

03/17/2026

https://kfdm.com/news/local/were-tired-of-it-and-theres-got-to-be-something-done-judge-west-says-enough-of-the-vi

The outbreak of violence at Rogers Park and other gun crimes in the city and community were cited today by Judge Raquel West and a prosecutor in the sentencing of a teenage suspect accused of using a gun to terrorize and

03/09/2026

https://kfdm.com/news/local/this-was-a-senseless-and-avoidable-tragedy-man-sentenced-for-intoxication-manslaughter

A defendant who was driving drunk when he crashed into a pickup and killed another man, is preparing to begin a sentence in the Texas prison system.Judge Raquel West sentenced 37-year-old Ray Anthony Noe of Beaumont to

03/05/2026

Happy Birthday to Keith Giblin, our incredible District Attorney! 🎉🎂

Your dedication to justice, leadership, and commitment to our community do not go unnoticed. Thank you for the long hours, tough decisions, and the passion you bring to serving and protecting our district every single day. We truly appreciate everything you do.

Wishing you a fantastic birthday and another year filled with success, strength, and continued impact. Enjoy your special day—you’ve certainly earned it! 🎈🥳

02/03/2026

https://kfdm.com/news/local/truck-driver-sentenced-for-crash-that-killed-teenager

Jefferson County District Attorney Keith Giblin says on February 3, 25-year-old Vishal Vishal, a national of the Country of India, was sentenced to 20 months in

01/27/2026

https://www.12newsnow.com/article/news/crime/port-arthur-man-sentenced-to-8-years-for-biting-police-officer/502-aceac3b0-6720-4ab5-962d-60f4b24b596b

A Port Arthur man received an eight-year sentence for biting a police officer while being transported by officers after being arrested.

01/15/2026

https://kfdm.com/news/local/man-going-to-prison-for-more-than-a-decade-for-firing-shots-at-officers

A man who got into an argument at a bar and grille in Port Arthur, then fired shots at officers who responded, is paying the price for actions prosecutors say c

01/09/2026

https://kfdm.com/news/local/man-sentenced-to-for-kidnapping-woman

The jury in Judge John Stevens' court has decided Terrell Thomas should spend 55 years in prison for Aggravated Kidnapping.The jury convicted Thomas earlier tod

12/16/2025

Judge Raquel West has sentenced Terry Rose to the maximum 40 years in prison for murdering Kimberly Langwell following a plea agreement, and during the sentenci

12/03/2025

https://kfdm.com/news/local/breaking-terry-rose-pleads-guilty-to-kim-langwell-murder-cap-of-40-years-when-sentenced

Terry Rose has pled guilty to the 1999 murder of Kimberly Langwell and under the terms of the plea agreement, his sentence will be capped at 40 years.*(Click on

10/22/2025

How many legal experiences can you pack into one day? Just ask the Legacy Christian Academy Mock Trial students! They had an incredible day touring the legal system firsthand!

This experience included:

🏛️ A tour of the DA's office and Appeals Court
🗣️ A Q&A with a Grand Jury
⏰ An hour of docket call observation
🚨 A look inside the Real-Time Crime Center
📋 A presentation on drug culture
⚖️ Observed plea negotiations in Misdemeanor court with Judge Holmes

We're proud to have hosted this immersive tour. This hands-on experience is a vital part of their legal education. We can't wait to see where the future leads them!

10/16/2025

https://www.12newsnow.com/article/news/crime/jefferson-county-man-sentenced-for-sexual-assault-of-child/502-9eb8df9a-93b9-406e-ac17-c523908c4f60?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_12NewsNow

Jefferson County man receives 160-year prison sentence for sexual assault of a child after rejecting plea deal.