Deville
CRIME & SAFETY
Reports of vehicle pursuit in Pineville
PINEVILLE, La. (KALB) - News Channel 5 has confirmed with the Pineville Police Department that there was a vehicle pursuit in Pineville on Thursday morning. PPD said that the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office is the lead agency in this chase, and that PPD did provide assistance. Witnesses said that...
Person killed on LA Highway 1192 identified
AVOYLLES PARISH, La. (WNTZ) – On July 22, 2024, The Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office (APSO) responded to a report of a deceased person at a residence on LA Highway 1192 in Marksville, La. The deceased subject was later identified as Gary P. Normand of Marksville. Further investigation revealed suspicious circumstances. The ongoing death investigation is […]
Three draw first-offense OWI charges
Arrests are accusations not convictions. Robin Barber, 51, Deville — OWI 1st, improper driving on left, 9:56 pm, $1.100 bail. Donald Byrd, 21, Lecompte — OWI 1st, improper lane use, open container, 12:59 am, $1,200 bail. July 22. Darius Johnson, 23, Alexandria — OWI 1st, 9:14 pm, $1,000...
Lafayette Police Officer Killed, Three Injured in Alexandria Incident
One Lafayette police officer was killed, and three others were injured in the line of duty during a call in Alexandria, Louisiana. The Alexandria Police Department sends prayers and support to the Lafayette Police Department, involved agencies, and the families of the affected officers. Source: Alexandria, La Police Department |...
Three locals jailed on possession charges Tuesday
Arrests are accusations not convictions. Faron Ashmore II, 33, Pineville — possession with intent, possession, bike lamps/reflectors required, $3,100 bail;. Dominique Jackson, 33, Alexandria — possession 2 counts, contempt, $10,500 bail;. Sammie Sewell III, 30, Alexandria — possession with intent, contempt, $1,000 bail.
Physician convicted in $5.4M fraud scheme
A Louisiana physician was convicted for conspiring to illegally distribute more than 1.8 million opioids and defrauding healthcare benefit programs of more than $5.4 million. Adrian Talbot, MD, 58, was convicted by a federal jury on one count of conspiracy to unlawfully distribute and dispense controlled substances, four counts of unlawfully distributing and dispensing controlled substances, one count of maintaining a drug-involved premises, and one count of conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud, according to a July 23 Justice Department news release.
Auto theft charges snare 18-year-old Alexandria suspect
Arrests are accusations not convictions. Kejuan Davis, 18, Alexandria — theft of motor vehicle 3 counts, resisting, $3,500 bail;. Richard Deal Jr., 59, Lecompte — criminal conspiracy, theft, $7,500 bail;. Rodney Rogers, 36, Alexandria — aggravated assault, resisting, $500 bail;. Javon Sanders, 20, Alexandria — flight, resisting,...
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