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APD asks for help in finding missing brother and sister
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - The Alexandria Police Department is asking for help in finding a brother and sister who are both reported missing. Javon White is described as a 13-year-old Black male, 5′4″ tall and about 120 pounds. Johnshay White is described as a 14-year-old Black female, 5′3″...
Ville Platte man charged with seven counts of attempted murder after multi-agency pursuit
Allen Parish deputies arrested a Ville Platte man after a multi-agency pursuit that started in Rapides Parish. He now faces seven attempted second-degree murder charges. Kearrious M. McCoy, 24, of Ville Platte, was arrested Sunday after an attempted carjacking Saturday about 10 p.m. at a convenience store along Louisiana State Highway 112 and Interstate 49 in Lecompte in Rapides Parish, according to a Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office announcement.
Donnie Cayer's sisters ask public not to forget as they wait for David Westmoreland trial
Donnie Cayer's sisters does not want him to be forgotten, standing at the spot on Horseshoe Drive where the 43-year-old father of two was killed three years ago while bicycling with his two sons. Cayer died on May 1, 2021, after he was hit by a motorist who left the...
Detectives request public’s assistance in identifying theft suspects
RAPIDES PARISH, La. (WNTZ) – On May 6, 2024, at approximately 11:20 AM, deputies responded to the 10000 block of US 165 South near Woodworth in reference to a report of a theft. Upon arrival, contact was made with complainant who advised that someone had stolen a John Deere Z970R 35hp 60-inch commercial zero turn mower. Deputies took the initial report and Detectives with the Glenmora Substation responded to conduct their investigation.
Ball man arrested for 15 counts of indecent behavior with juveniles
RAPIDES PARISH, La. (KALB) - A man from Ball has been arrested following an investigation with the Rapides Parish Office Special Victims Unit, according to RPSO. The Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office advised RPSO on March 25 that during one of their investigations, they learned of possible criminal sexual conduct that may have happened in Rapides Parish.
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