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BREAKING OVERNIGHT: 2-year-old girl safe, father in custody after long BPD SWAT standoff
By CBS / Sinclair at KFDM (CBS / Sinclair) - Local News
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
Beaumont Police tell KFDM a two-year-old girl is safe and her father is in custody after a standoff that began shortly after 6 p.m. Thursday ended at about 3:30 this morning, according to Officer Chancellor Van Houten.Of
Key takeaway Thursday ended at about 3:30 this morning, according to Officer Chancellor Van Houten.
Why this matters in The Beaumont
The successful resolution of the overnight standoff is a relief to the community, and the safety of the 2-year-old girl is a testament to the careful and patient approach taken by the Beaumont Police Department's SWAT team. The fact that the situation was brought under control without harm to the child or others involved is a credit to the training and expertise of the officers involved. This incident also highlights the importance of the community's trust in local law enforcement, as the police were able to negotiate a peaceful end to the standoff. As the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident continues, residents will be watching to see what support services are made available to the family, particularly the young child, who may have been traumatized by the experience. The city's social services and counseling programs may play a critical role in the aftermath of this event.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KFDM (CBS / Sinclair) - Local News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Beaumont Police tell KFDM a two-year-old girl is safe and her father is in custody after a standoff that began shortly after 6 p.m. Thursday ended at about 3:30 this morning, according to Officer Chancellor Van Houten.Of
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