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4/25: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Billy Hudson Terrell, 41, 2208 Ernest St. Apt. C — domestic abuse battery; interfering with emergency communication. Bond: $10,500. Marilyn Elaine Clavier, 59, 4005 Carlyss Drive, Sulphur — operating while intoxicated, fourth offense; one-way roadways and rotary traffic islands; aggravated flight from an officer; no motor […]
SWLA Arrest Report - April 25, 2024
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Calcasieu Correctional Center booking report for April 25, 2024. Freddie Brown, 42, Lake Charles: Possession of synthetic marijuana; possession of a Schedule II drug. Leonard Davis Dillon Jr., 38, Houston, TX: Possession of a Schedule II drug; sale, distribution, or possession of a legend drug;...
4th annual Chamber Fest returns to Westlake
WESTLAKE, La. (KPLC) - A festival with a business twist is coming to Westlake this weekend. We spoke with Jody Barrilleaux this morning who gave us all the details on the West Calcasieu Chamber of Commerce’s “Chamber Fest.”. The free festival is presented by Recreation District No. 1...
Expungement event gives former offenders fresh start
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The Calcasieu Parish District Attorney’s Office hosted an expungement event today at the Lake Charles Event Center. Nearly 200 pre-approved participants were able to have certain criminal charges expunged from their records at a discounted price. District Attorney Stephen Dwight explained how events like...
Martha ‘Ann’ Wilrye drives students to school, teaches when she gets there
Martha “Ann” Wilrye, 38, has always loved to help. It has been her passion for as long as she can remember. She was taught the art of aid by observing how others supported her when she was young. Wilrye was especially influenced by the care and attention her grade school teachers gave her. “When I […]
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