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CRIME & SAFETY
Authorities investigate swatting incident in Leesville
LEESVILLE, La. (KPLC) - The Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office (VPSO) and Louisiana State Police are investigating a swatting incident in Leesville. Around 10 this morning, the Leesville Police Department transferred a call to VPSO about a disturbance, according to deputies. The caller blocked their phone number before calling Leesville police.
Defendant changes plea to guilty during jury selection in felony DWI case
District Attorney Billy Joe Harrington announced the guilty plea and sentencing in a recent felony DWI case. Jerome Manuel, 51 of Many, pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated-3rd offense in the 10th Judicial District Court. Manuel initially pleaded not guilty to the charge and a jury was being selected for trial. However, Manuel changed his plea to guilty and trial proceedings ceased.
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