Calcasieu Parish News

Louisiana Governor Issues Statement on the Passing of Buddy Leach. Baton Rouge, Louisiana – On August 7, 2022, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards issued a statement on the passing of former congressman, state representative, and Democratic Party chairman Anthony C. “Buddy” Leach Jr. In a press release,...

Michael James Dorociak Jr., 34, of Lake Charles, Louisiana. Arrested or ticketed for contempt of court; resisting an officer by flight; pedestrians on highways. Daniel Duke Spivey, 54, of Lake Charles, Louisiana. Arrested or ticketed for production, manufacture, distribution, or possession of CDS Schedule I; production, manufacture, distribution, or possession...

Single-Vehicle Crash Claims the Life of Unrestrained Louisiana Man on LA 1054 After He Collided with a Cement Culvert. Louisiana – Louisiana State Police reported on August 7, 2022, that on August 6, soon after 11:30 p.m., Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop L began investigating a one-vehicle fatal crash on LA Hwy 1054 near Clements Road in Tangipahoa Parish. Triston Pennington, 22, of Loranger, Louisiana, was killed in the crash.

Unrestrained Louisiana Man Killed After His Vehicle Struck a Tree in a Late Night Crash on LA 1054. Louisiana – Louisiana State Police confirmed on August 7, 2022, that on August 6, shortly after 11:10 p.m., Troopers from LSP Troop L began investigating a one-vehicle fatal crash on LA Hwy 1054 near North River Road in Tangipahoa Parish. Jeremiah Sims, 33, of Hammond, Louisiana, was killed in the crash.

Diontay Anthony Thurman, 29, of Lake Charles, Louisiana. Arrested or ticketed for possession of CDS Schedule II; obstruction of justice. Jonah Michael Lastrapes, 23 of Lake Charles, Louisiana. Arrested or ticketed for contempt of court; unauthorized use of a motor vehicle; theft of a motor vehicle from $5,000 but less...

Unrestrained Passenger Killed in Louisiana Dump Truck vs Passenger Car Crash. Slidell, Louisiana – According to Louisiana State Police, Troopers from LSP Troop L began investigating a two-vehicle fatal collision on Interstate 10 near Fremeaux Avenue in St. Tammany Parish shortly after 4:30 a.m. on August 6, 2022. Athuris Rapp, 20, of Gulfport, Mississippi, was killed in the crash.

Louisiana Driver Transported to Hospital After Railroad Crash Sets Big Rig Ablaze. The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office reported that on August 5, 2022, one man was transported to the hospital after a train crashed into his 18-wheeler causing it to catch on fire. According to authorities, the call came...

Fiery Crash in Louisiana Claims Life of Unknown Driver and Seriously Injures Passenger. Louisiana – Louisiana State Police reported on August 6, 2022, that on Friday, August 5, soon after 11:55 p.m., Troopers from LSP Troop L began investigating a one-vehicle fatal crash on Interstate 55 near LA Hwy 1048 in Tangipahoa Parish. An unidentified driver was killed in the incident.

Alvin Joseph Ferrand, 55, of Lake Charles, Louisiana. Arrested or ticketed for stalking. Rodriguez Larojus Slaughter, 42, of Lake Charles, Louisiana. Arrested or ticketed for criminal conspiracy; theft from $25,000 or more; racketeering. Cody Lee Guidry, 37, of Lake Charles, Louisiana. Arrested or ticketed for possession of CDS schedule II.

Former Police Department Captain in Louisiana Arrested for Filing False Report After Crashing a Department Vehicle. Shreveport, Louisiana – According to the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office on August 5, 2022, a former captain with the Shreveport Police Department was arrested for falsely reporting to have been the victim of a hit and run while still employed by the police department.

Louisiana Congressman Clay Higgins Announces Additional $11.3M For Hurricane Laura Recovery. Lafayette, Louisiana – On August 5, 2022, Congressman Clay Higgins of Louisiana announced that FEMA is awarding an additional $11,344,560.38 in Public Assistance reimbursements for hurricane recovery efforts in Southwest Louisiana. The reimbursements include:. $2,766,901.89 to the City...

Suspect Arrested in July 31 Murder Case in Louisiana. Baton Rouge, Louisiana – On August 5, 2022, the Baton Rouge Police Department reported that Kirkpatrick Franklin, 52, was arrested on August 4, 2022, by Baton Rouge Police Homicide Detectives for his involvement in the shooting death of Albert Hawkins, 21.

Louisiana Treasurer John M. Schroder Elected Chair of National Financial Organization. Baton Rouge, Louisiana – On August 5, 2022, the Louisiana Department of Treasury announced that Louisiana Treasurer John M. Schroder has been elected national chair of the State Financial Officers Foundation (SFOF) for the 2022‐23 term. “SFOF...

Postal Carrier in Louisiana Charged with Embezzling Mail, Faces up to 5 Years if Convicted. New Orleans, Louisiana – On August 5, 2022, U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Keishan Wilson, age 38, of New Orleans, Louisiana, was indicted on August 4, 2022, for embezzling the mail. Wilson...

Louisiana Man Sentenced for Morgage Fraud After Fraudguelntly Financing Three Properties. New Orleans, Louisiana – Theodore Kurz, age 72, a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, was sentenced on August 4, 2022, for mortgage fraud by the Honorable Nannette Jolivette Brown, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans. Kurz was sentenced to time served, 5 years of supervised release, $751,900 in restitution, and a mandatory $100 special assessment fee.

Fishing Violations of Five Mississippi Men in Louisiana Lead to Fines and 665 Catfish Confiscated and Donated to Hunters for the Hungry. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries confirmed on August 5, 2022, that on August 3, enforcement agents cited five men for alleged recreational fishing infractions in Plaquemines Parish.

Louisiana Department of Insurance Helps Policyholders Receive Additional $129 Million in Settlements. Baton Rouge, Louisiana – Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon announced on August 5, 2022, that the Louisiana Department of Insurance (LDI) helped consumers in collecting approximately $129 million in settlements in addition to the original amounts offered by insurance carriers during Fiscal Year 2021-2022.

$198.5 Million Carbon Capture Project Announced by Chemical Company in Louisiana. Donaldsonville, Louisiana – The Louisiana Office of the Governor announced on August 5, 2022, that CF Industries plans to invest $198.5 million to build a CO2 compression and dehydration unit at its Ascension Parish plant in an effort to reduce carbon emissions at what it claims is the world’s largest ammonia production facility.

Louisiana Felon Sentenced to 5 Years for Possessing a Firearm and Ammunition. New Orleans, Louisiana – On August 4, 2022, United States District Judge Carl J. Barbier sentenced Stephone Bridges to 64 months (5 years) in the Bureau of Prisons for being a felon in possession of a firearm, in violation of the Federal Gun Control Act, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.

Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Announces $1.6 Million in Grants for Road and Drainage Projects. The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury announced on August 4, 2022, that they had granted more than $1.6 million in grants from the 2022 Road and Drainage Trust Fund Program to various parish road and drainage development projects. These projects fall under the Police Jury’s Strategic Planning Priority, which is to focus on long-term infrastructure needs and to undertake projects and activities that utilize relationships and financing sources at all levels.