Arcadia
CRIME & SAFETY
Bienville Parish man who evaded sentencing for 3 decades denied new trial
HOMER, La. — A Ringgold man convicted of felony crimes in 1991 has been denied a new trial after evading the law and sentencing for 32 years. Greg Max Lawson, 64, was shuffled into the Claiborne Parish courtroom Monday in handcuffs, shackles and a striped jail jumpsuit. While waiting to get onto the courthouse elevator, Lawson told KTBS, “I’ve seen better days.”
Suspicious man booked on drug, traffic charges
A West Monroe man was arrested last week when a Lincoln Parish deputy saw him acting suspiciously and learned he was wanted on an outstanding warrant. Jesse W. Culpepper, 51, was arrested on drug and traffic charges in addition to a warrant. from Winn Parish at about 10:30 p.m. on July 9.
Suspicious man with gun arrested in Ruston
Narcotics officers arrested a Ruston man last Monday after he was observed acting suspiciously with a handgun on a city street. Kelvin Hunter, 38, was charged with possession of a stolen firearm and probation violation. Surveillance was being conducted in a well-known drug trafficking area on South Farmerville Street when...
Shoplifter takes beer…and an onion
Ruston Police arrested a local man last week after he allegedly shoplifted cases of beer from the Neighborhood Walmart. Officers were called to the store about 8 a.m. on July 8 where they were told a man wearing a red shirt and red plaid pants had taken items from the store without paying. An officer on patrol spotted a suspect matching the description a few blocks away. George Anthony, 51, of Ruston, was arrested and returned to the store.
Police seek burglar of Ruston business
Ruston Police are investigating a burglary at In-and-Out Donuts that occurred Friday. Deputy Chief Chad Hamlin said the break-in occurred about 11:50 p.m. Friday night. The suspect forced entry into the West California Avenue building while the business was closed. RPD provided a video capture of the suspect inside the...
Discussions on fire department merger still smouldering
The decision on the Arcadia Fire Department merging with the North Bienville Fire Department is still up in the air. Arcadia Mayor O’Landis Millican recently met with NBFD Board Chairman William “Bill” Sims, Fire Chief Antoine Hampton, Board Member Mylan Shepherd and Bienville Parish Police Jury Secretary Treasurer Rodney Warren. They discussed the merger with NBFD, he said, but it would come with a property tax needing to be passed.
Man charged with kicking in door to reach woman
The Ruston Police Department arrested a Simsboro man Sunday after officers investigated a report of a domestic-related home invasion. Charles Williams, 29, was charged with home invasion after allegedly going to a residence to talk to an ex-girlfriend. The woman said Williams came to her friend’s house and she talked...
Motorist arrested for drugs, warrant
A Choudrant woman was arrested last Wednesday after a Lincoln Parish deputy who stopped her learned she was wanted and was possessing drugs. Britney L. Stauffer, 38, was arrested after she was stopped and a warrant was found for her arrest. A deputy with the Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office saw...
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