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Person killed on LA Highway 1192 identified
AVOYLLES PARISH, La. (WNTZ) – On July 22, 2024, The Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office (APSO) responded to a report of a deceased person at a residence on LA Highway 1192 in Marksville, La. The deceased subject was later identified as Gary P. Normand of Marksville. Further investigation revealed suspicious circumstances. The ongoing death investigation is […]
Wanted Man Arrested by U.S. Marshals in Louisiana
Tevin Turner, wanted on an outstanding warrant for armed robbery, was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service in Independence, Louisiana, according to the Picayune Police Department. The Picayune Police Department announced Turner’s arrest in a Facebook post: “We are excited to announce that as of this morning, Tevin Turner is in custody for his outstanding […] The post Wanted Man Arrested by U.S. Marshals in Louisiana appeared first on Picayune Item.
Ohio deputies allegedly find 13.3 grams of ecstasy during traffic stop, 1 arrested
One of the passengers, Christopher Franklin, 25, claimed ownership and was arrested and transported to the Noble County Jail for two counts of Aggravated Possession of Drugs, both third-degree felonies. Additional charges may be presented to the Noble County Grand Jury.
Louisiana man sentenced to prison, could be eligible for parole in six months
HARTINGTON – A Louisiana man will spend about six months in prison before he becomes eligible for parole after being sentenced Monday in Cedar County District Court. David Phillips Jr., 22, faced up to 20 years behind bars after being convicted of manslaughter by a Cedar County jury in April for the death of Israel Matos-Colon, 31, at a Hartington worksite March 1, 2023.
Three area teens arrested for alleged theft, evading officers in Louisiana
Three Beaumont-area teens were arrested in Sulphur, Louisiana, after a car chase involving a vehicle allegedly stolen from Port Arthur. A post by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office said officers were informed of a stolen vehicle from Port Arthur traveling in the Sulphur area at 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Deputies attempted to stop the car […] The post Three area teens arrested for alleged theft, evading officers in Louisiana appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Police jury hears concerns about lack of equipment
VIDALIA, La. — Officials of the Concordia Parish Police Jury on Monday promised to “do better” at communicating and fulfilling the needs of other boards serving the parish after concerns about a lack of equipment needed for sewer repairs. Concordia Parish Police Juror Cornell Lewis, who was a member of the Concordia Sewer District before […] The post Police jury hears concerns about lack of equipment appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Louisiana physician convicted of illegal opioid distribution
Adrian Talbot, MD, a physician in Slidell, La., was convicted of conspiring to distribute more than 1.8 million Schedule II controlled substances and defrauding healthcare programs of more than $5.4 million. Dr. Talbot owned and operated Medex Clinical Consultants, a medical clinic that accepted cash payments from individuals seeking prescriptions...
Three draw first-offense OWI charges
Arrests are accusations not convictions. Robin Barber, 51, Deville — OWI 1st, improper driving on left, 9:56 pm, $1.100 bail. Donald Byrd, 21, Lecompte — OWI 1st, improper lane use, open container, 12:59 am, $1,200 bail. July 22. Darius Johnson, 23, Alexandria — OWI 1st, 9:14 pm, $1,000...
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