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Westlake neighborhood on lockdown, suspect arrested
WESTLAKE, La. (KPLC) - A Westlake neighborhood was put on lockdown Friday afternoon as a precaution during a domestic disturbance. James Matthew Ledford, 40, was arrested on charges of domestic abuse battery; domestic abuse battery with strangulation and resisting an officer, according to Westlake Police Chief Chris Wilrye,. Wilrye said...
SWLA Arrest Report - July 24, 2024
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The Calcasieu Correctional Center booking report for July 24, 2024. Malcolm Scott Guillory III, 27, Lake Charles: Possession of a Schedule II drug; trespassing; production, manufacture, distribution, or possession of a Schedule III drug; probation violation. Johnathon Paul Guidry, 38, Lake Charles: Battery; possession of...
7/24: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Jennifer Lynn Materne, 45, 501 E. Burton St., Sulphur — criminal trespass; drug possession. Bond: $6,500. Van Choy Leo, 60, Spiritlake, Iowa — twp counts second-degree sexual battery; two counts first-degree rape; two counts aggravated oral sexual battery. Bond: $440,000. Angela Louise Filardo, 32, New Orleans […]
7/26: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Malcolm Scott Guillory III, 27, 2924 JB Carter Lane — two counts drug possession; parole violation. Bond: $14,500. Johnathon Paul Guidry, 38, 2625 Country Club Road No. 40 — simple battery; possession of firearm or carrying concealed weapon by a person convicted of certain felonies; parole […]
Man on motorized bike fatally struck in Sulphur
A Lake Charles man was killed Wednesday night when his motorized bike collided with a car on High Hope Road in Sulphur. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Kayla Vincent said deputies responded to the wreck at about 8:45 pm Wednesday on High Hope Road near Ash Drive. Vincent said Wesley A. Henry, 31, was riding […]
CPSO Investigating Fatal Bike Crash
Lake Charles, LA – Wednesday night, July 24, at approximately 8:45 p.m. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to High Hope Road near Ash Drive in Sulphur in reference to an accident involving a motorized bicycle and a car. The initial investigation revealed Wesley A. Henry, 31,...
Lake Charles Police holding recruitment day event
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The Lake Charles Police Department is letting residents know that they will be holding their next recruitment day on Saturday, August 3. We spoke with Sgt. Larry Moss this morning to get the details. If you’re looking for a chance to make a difference in...
BPSO Invites Public to Grand Opening for Ragley Substation
Beauregard Parish, La - The Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce an event they described as a “long time coming” , the opening of a new substation. The Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office is inviting the public to join them tomorrow, Thursday, July 25, 2024, as they host the Grand Opening for their brand new Southside Substation in Ragley. The event is open to the public and will take place from 11am-1pm. Lunch will be provided for the event.
Cyber Security Summit helps people avoid becoming victims of cyber attacks
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - In a world of technology, cyber attacks have become even more common for people and business owners. Today the SWLA Cyber Security Summit was held at L’Auberge Casino to help prevent people from becoming victims of a cyber attack. “I think about the possibility...
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