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10/23: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Dominic Ray Brad White, 17, 523 15th St. — domestic abuse battery; simple criminal damage to property $500 to $50,000. Gerronta Demoine Lambert, 17, 518 E. Oak Lane — simple burglary; illegal possession of stolen things from $5,000 but less than $25,000; resisting an officer; aggravated […]
34-year-old killed in Moss Bluff traffic accident
A 34-year-old Lake Charles man was killed Wednesday morning in a two-vehicle crash in Moss Bluff. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Kayla Vincent said deputies were dispatched to the 3100 block of North Perkins Ferry Road at about 7 a.m. in reference to a two-vehicle accident. The preliminary investigation revealed a Chevy pickup truck turned […]
Female, 15, dies from gunshot wound in Orange
ORANGE — Police in Orange are investigating the shooting death of a 15-year-old female. Police with the City of Orange were called at 5:56 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20 to Fox Run Apartments located at 2600 Allie Payne Road in reference to a possible shooting, according to information from OPD. Upon arrival, officers learned that a 15-year-old female […] The post Female, 15, dies from gunshot wound in Orange appeared first on Orange Leader.
10/22: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Michelle Deanna Anice Chretien, 25, Jacksonville, Fla. — two counts drug possession; direct contempt of court. Bond: $7,000. Christopher Sylvester Taylor, 23, 1018 Mill St. — simple burglary; attempted simple burglary; parole detainer. Bond: $35,000. Gene Russell Hill, 42, 1505 McNabb St. — two counts simple […]
SW La. sends hurricane relief supplies through ‘pack the plane’ event
The people of Calcasieu and Cameron prishes have not forgotten the help they received from others after the hurricanes. Some are paying it forward, departing Southwest Louisiana by plane, train and automobiles. Southland Field Airport Manager Tim LeFleur coordinated a “pack the plane” event along with Friendships, a local all-volunteer international relief organization; Golden Nugget […]
Strong early voting turnout in SW La.
By Doris Maricle Early voting across Southwest Louisiana has seen a strong voter turnout with many residents eager to cast their ballots ahead of the Nov. 5 presidential election, according to election officials. Registered voters have until Tuesday, Oct. 29, to cast their in-person early voting ballots ahead of next month’s election. “We are thrilled […]
30 Super-Cool Pumpkin Carving Ideas For Halloween
This Halloween season, round the family up to do something fun. Get a couple of real pumpkins at the store or if you don't want the mess, stop by Hobby Lobby or Michael's and get a "Carvable Pumpkin." Those are widely used for the annual school Pumpkin Competitions in Southwest Louisiana. The completion involved most of the schools in Calcasieu Parish at least and was centered around an annual school book fair.
River Bluff Park expansion: Work starting on pavilion, walking path project
After over a decade of planning, work on the final major improvements laid out in the River Bluff Park Development Plan is starting. The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury held a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday for the River Bluff Park Pavilion and Walking Path project. This is the third phase of a years-long $5.3 million project to […]
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