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Alleged mule stopped carrying 14 pounds of coke near Welsh
WELSH – A driver allegedly following another too close on I-10 had more than 14 pounds of cocaine in his car, State Police said. Troopers stopped John Flores, 35, of San Antonio early Friday when t...
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Federal disaster $$$ available in flood-damaged areas
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that federal disaster aid has been made available to Louisiana and ordered federal aid ...
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Kenner woman 'shocked' by Crowley animal shelter as she retrieves her pets
CROWLEY - Rosemarie Harmon, 61 of Kenner, was traveling with her three aging pets - two dogs and one cat -when she was involved in a car wreck which resulted in her vehicle being impounded, her bei...
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Four charged with sex crimes against 6-year-old; two charged earlier with crimes on 3-year-old
OPELOUSAS – A couple and two men are charged with sex offenses against a 6-year-old. Two of the suspects were previously charged with sex offenses involving a 3-year-old. Police said Sheila Rumbac...
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Woman allegedly attacked, pelted with rocks by trio of men, including her brother
Several men were arrested and charged with fighting after a trio of young men allegedly attacked a young woman; one of them being the victim’s brother. Eunice Police received a call shortly after 7...
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Woman charged $400 for more than 400 fake La. ID cards, police claim
HOUMA – A woman who allegedly obtained more than $100,000 worth of fake ID cards is being held on several charges. State Police assert that Holly Clava, 40, of Houma assisted in creating 402 ID car...
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Paula Romero shows some of her daughter, Mitchell’s, 4-H awards that she had amassed over the years. Romero also wanted to point out the bubbles that she and Mitchell, who had just graduated from Northside Christian School, had painted on the wall which was reflective of her personality. Mitchell was killed as a result of injuries suffered when she was struck by a drunk driver.
Teen killed by alleged drunk driver was serving as designated driver herself
By Howell Dennis LSN CROWLEY - Nicholas Romero, Sr. recalls something that had become part of his daughter’s routine every time she was out with her friends at night. “Every night she’d be out she...
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Armed bandits hit VP Subway, flee with cash
VILLE PLATTE – Police are searching for two armed robbers who held up a Subway shop on Monday night. They said two black men entered the eatery shortly before 9 p.m. and ordered employees to get o...
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T-Joe Romero, Aaron Chesson on Liberty bill
Saturday, August 20, 2011, the weekly "Rendez-vous des Cajuns" Music Show presents performances by T-JOE ROMERO and la Gros Chemin Playboys, followed by AARON CHESSON & Bayou Heat...emcee for the e...
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Man allegedly decapitated boy to send message to wife/mother
THIBODAUX -- A man has allegedly confessed to decapitating and dismembering his disabled 7-year-old son and putting his head at curbside to send a message to the boy’s mother. Grieving authorities ...
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Crowley teen dies of collision injuries, other driver, allegedly drunk, charged
CROWLEY – An allegedly drunk driver faces vehicular homicide charges in an Aug. 12 accident. Tyson Dupuis, 34, was initially charged with DUI 2nd offense, reckless operation and hit & run after a 2...
Aug 15, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
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Man charged with decapitating handicapped 7-year-old
THIBODAUX – Man is charged with decapitating a crippled seven-year-old. Jeremian Wright, 30, faces first-degree murder charges for allegedly killing Jori Lirette, his girlfriend's son, whose head w...
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