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Three suspects in custody related to man’s disappearance
Natchitoches Parish Sheriff Stuart Wright announces that three suspects are in custody in connection with the twoyear investigation into the disappearance of Steven W. Burkett of Marthaville. At the time of his disappearance, Burkett was 49-years-of-age.Sheriff Wright said detectives are currently conducting interviews, and attempting to gather additional details in the case. The Sabine Parish…
LSUA’s Central Louisiana Economic Dashboard for July released
The Louisiana State University of Alexandria College of Business releases its July issue of the Central Louisiana Economic Dashboard.The latest economic data for Central Louisiana reveals mixed trends in employment, consumer spending, and housing markets. The Alexandria Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) and Natchitoches Parish saw a rise in the unemployment rate in June.In June, employment in…
Stolen car, firearm recovered after crash near Natchez
NATCHEZ, La. (KALB) - Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office reported that a stolen car and a firearm were recovered near Natchez after three juveniles fled from a single-vehicle crash on Thursday, July 25. Reportedly, a deputy attempted to pull over a car on Hwy 1 near Natchez at around 11...
NPSO: 3 arrested in case of Steven Burkett of Marthaville found in private pond after 2-year search
NATCHITOCHES PARISH, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested three in connection to the 2022 disappearance of Steven Burkett of Marthaville. NPSO announced the arrests via Facebook Friday afternoon. An NPSO spokesman said a female and two males were arrested: Shelly Floranne, Randall Obannon, 53, and John...
NPSO: 3 suspects in custody in connection with disappearance of Steven Burkett
NATCHITOCHES PARISH, La. (KALB) - The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office has announced that three people are now in custody in connection with a two-year investigation into the disappearance of Steven W. Burkett of Marthaville. NPSO said Burkett was 49 years old at the time of his disappearance. He was...
NPSO arrests 3 in connection with death of man who had been missing 2 years
NATCHITOCHES, La. – It took a little over two years to find Steven Burkett’s body after he had been reported missing. Two months later, three people are in custody. The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff's Office has arrested John A. Mitchell, 56; Randall Obannon, 43; and Shelly Florane. Mitchell and Obannon are in the parish detention center. It's uncertain where Florane is being held.
NPSO corrections deputy arrested
NATCHITOCHES, La. -- A short-term criminal investigation has led to the arrest of a Natchitoches Parish sheriff’s corrections deputy, according to Sheriff Stuart Wright. Robert Lowring, 62, of Bienville Parish, was booked into the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center Thursday afternoon on charges of malfeasance in office and sexual battery.
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