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CRIME & SAFETY
Arson confirmed in logging equipment fire
On the night of August 24, Vernon Parish volunteer fire departments and Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) fire crews were dispatched to the area off Highway 465 north of Simpson. Investigators say that on August 23, after the logging crew left for work, several pieces of logging equipment and timber caught fire. The fire destroyed one skidder and damaged another skidder and loader, with a total value of over $500,000.
Pedestrian, motorcyclist suffer 'major' injuries after Alexandria crash, say police
A pedestrian and a motorcyclist suffered "major injuries" Wednesday night after a wreck, according to the Alexandria Police Department. The department responded to a call about a crash about 9:12 p.m. at the intersection of U.S. Highway 71 and North 3rd Street, reads a news release. Both the pedestrian and motorcyclist were traveling...
Alexandria Police Academy Recruits Advance Through Training
During Week 4 of the 95th Session of the Alexandria Regional Police Academy in Louisiana, recruits focused on Academic training and completed Gun Firing Range Orientation. These steps are getting them ready to serve and protect the community as future police officers. Stay tuned for further updates on their progress.
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