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4/26: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Leonard Davis Dillon Jr., 38, Houston — two counts drug possession; sale, distribution or possession of legend drug without prescription or order; resisting an officer. Bond: $763,500. Anthony Kwonskiee Jack, 31, Ville Platte — aggravated flight from an officer; hit-and-run driving; turning movements and required signals; […]
4/24: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Teneeshia Monique Powell, 47, 3434 Coolidge St. — drug possession; obstruction of justice. Bond: $5,000. Jaylin Trayvon Cooper, 23, 132 Reid St. — violations of protective orders; modification of exhaust systems; possession of marijuana, first offense (14 grams or less). Bond: $8,100. Georgiana Latrice Williams, 38, […]
Some SWLA voters to head to the polls Saturday
(KPLC) - Some Southwest Louisiana voters will have the chance to head out to the polls to vote on several measures for the municipal general election scheduled for Saturday, April 27. Polling places are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Driver’s license,. Louisiana Special ID,. LA Wallet digital...
CPSO searching for vehicle that ran motorcycle off roadway
On April 16, at about 6:50 a.m. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the area of Red Davis McCollister Road and Common Street in reference to a crash. During the initial investigation, deputies were told an older model white four-door sedan was traveling eastbound on Red Davis McCollister Road, when it ran a […]
Now-former school resource officer indicted on rape, child porn charges
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A grand jury returned several charges Thursday against a now-former school resource officer who was fired amid allegations of sex crimes involving children. The grand jury accepted the following charges against Brian Tonet Dugas, 57, of Lake Charles:. One count of third-degree rape. Four counts...
COA offers support for caregivers
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The Calcasieu Council on Aging hosted a caregiver seminar Friday to recognize people caring for their aging parents or spouses. Guests were able to learn tips, get resources and share their experiences. One woman, who regularly goes to the council’s caregiving support group meetings, tells...
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