Grand Jury Indicted Beaumont Man for Aggravated Assault
A Jefferson County grand jury indicted 44-year-old Leejay Chargois following a violent incident on Fonville Avenue.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Violence
A Jefferson County grand jury has indicted Leejay Chargois, 44, on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The indictment follows a July 4 incident in Beaumont where police say Chargois attacked a victim at a residence on the 3900 block of Fonville Avenue.
Why it matters
The indictment represents the formal move by prosecutors to seek justice for the victim, who required treatment at Baptist Hospital following the attack. The legal process will now determine the severity of the charges based on the specific weapons and tactics involved.
Leejay Chargois is currently being held at the Jefferson County jail. Court records note a $5,000 bond associated with a separate protective order violation.
The players
Leejay Chargois
The 44-year-old suspect is currently being held in the Jefferson County jail on an aggravated assault indictment.
Jefferson County
This administrative jurisdiction is overseeing the grand jury indictment and the current detention of the suspect.
The details
Authorities allege that Chargois assaulted the victim using his hands and a metal tripod, held a knife to the victim's stomach, and choked them. Police report that Chargois also fired a 9 mm gun at the victim but missed, leading to his arrest after he retreated into the house.
Timeline
The alleged assault took place in Beaumont on July 4.
Legal Context
This case follows the standard procedural framework for felony indictments under the Texas Penal Code. Similar prosecutions in Beaumont frequently hinge on the specific use of weapons to elevate misdemeanor assault charges to higher-level felonies.
Residents in the area of the 3900 block of Fonville Avenue can expect standard procedural updates as the case proceeds through the Jefferson County court system. No additional safety advisories have been issued to the public following the arrest.
The takeaway
Legal experts emphasize that aggravated assault charges involving firearms carry significant sentencing implications under state law. Residents are encouraged to report suspicious behavior to local authorities to assist in maintaining community safety.
Further reading
Find more coverage on local incidents and law enforcement reports in the Violence section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Beaumont Enterprise.
