Groves Police Department

A big thank you to H-E-B for stopping by and showing their support for our officers through their Helping Heroes program.

We appreciate the snacks, water, and other goodies, but even more than that, we appreciate H-E-B taking the time to recognize the men and women who serve our community every day. Support like this means a lot to our team.

Thank you, H-E-B, for supporting Groves Police Department and first responders across Texas!

🏘️ Neighborhood Watch Meeting Tomorrow!

Join us tomorrow, September 15th, at 6:00 PM at the Groves Municipal Court for our September Neighborhood Watch meeting.

We’ll be talking about neighborhood communication, community awareness, and practical ways we can work together to look out for one another. We’ll also discuss our Neighborhood Watch table for National Night Out and how we can use the event to promote the program and share other community safety resources.

Bring your questions, ideas, and suggestions. We hope to see you there!

Groves Neighborhood Watch
Working together. Staying connected. Looking out for one another.

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Traffic Stop Leads to Two Felony Drug Arrests and Foot Pursuit

On Friday, August 14, 2026, Officers Callesto and Berry conducted a traffic stop on a Ford F-150 after observing a traffic violation.

During the investigation, officers located approximately 1.68 ounces of suspected ma*****na, 106.4 grams of a suspected Penalty Group 2 or 2-A controlled substance, and approximately 4 grams of suspected co***ne. Officers also located more than 50 foil-lined packaging bags, multiple digital scales and cash.

During the stop, Overstreet fled from officers on foot. Officers pursued him across both the eastbound and westbound lanes of Highway 73 and beyond 39th Street before taking him into custody at Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Khylan Overstreet, 23, and Semaj Elam, 23, were arrested. Both were booked on first-degree felony charges of manufacture or delivery of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance and manufacture or delivery of a Penalty Group 2 or 2-A controlled substance. Overstreet was also charged with evading arrest or detention.

The stop resulted in two arrests and the seizure of suspected controlled substances, packaging materials and digital scales. We appreciate the work of Officers Callesto and Berry, along with the other Groves officers who assisted during the pursuit and arrests.

All charges are allegations. Both defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. The suspected substances remain subject to laboratory confirmation.

Christopher Robin
City Marshal

🚨 Neighborhood Watch Reminder 🚨

Join us tomorrow at 6:00 PM at Groves Municipal Court (4201 Main Ave.)

This month, we'll discuss suspicious activity and property theft, including ways to recognize, report, and help prevent crime in our neighborhoods.

We'll also have time for questions, ideas, and community discussion.

We hope to see you there!

Working together to keep our neighborhoods informed and safe.

Today, the Groves Police Department joins the Beaumont Police Department in honoring the life and service of Officer Sheena Dae Yarbrough-Powell, who was killed in the line of duty on August 9, 2020.

Six years later, her service and sacrifice have not been forgotten. We continue to keep her family, friends, and fellow officers in our thoughts.

Rest easy, Officer Yarbrough-Powell. You will always be remembered.

School is almost back in session. Please take a moment to review the updated traffic flow for Groves Intermediate.

A few key reminders:

• West Jefferson will be one-way from 7:00–8:00 a.m. and 2:45–3:45 p.m.
• Vehicles leaving the campus must exit using the Gulf Avenue drive.
• Watch for students walking and riding bicycles.
• Stay off your phone while driving through the school zone.
• Please follow directions from school staff and Groves Police officers assisting with traffic.

Expect some extra congestion during the first few days of school as everyone gets back into the routine. A little patience and attention will help keep traffic moving and, most importantly, keep our students safe.

Please review the original post below for the full drop-off and pick-up procedures.