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CRIME & SAFETY
Napoleonville man arrested after fleeing from Assumption Parish Sheriff's deputies at speeds over 100 mph
PAINCOURTVILLE— The Assumption Parish Sheriff's arrested a man suspected of fleeing from deputies at speeds over 115 miles per hour. 20-year-old Murphy Lee Wesley is accused of speeding away from deputies after an attempted traffic stop along LA 308 in Napoleonville. Wesley drove towards the Belle Rose community at speeds over 100 mph.
Woman arrested on drug charges after she was pulled over for drunk driving in Napoleonville
NAPOLEONVILLE– Assumption Parish Sheriff's Deputies arrested a woman from Galliano after they found drugs in her car while pulling her over for drunk driving. Deputies say 61-year-old Deirdre Marie Guidry crashed her car along LA Highway 308 Monday evening. She failed a field sobriety test. While investigating, deputies found...
Napoleonville man arrested months after leading deputies on high speed chase
BELLE ROSE— A Napoleonville man is facing multiple charges after escaping from an Assumption Parish Sheriff's Deputy after a high speed chase in May. Deputies say the pursuit happened on May 23 after 37-year-old Adam Leroy Hunt was seen violating multiple traffic laws off La. Highway One. A deputy assigned to ICE detail attempted to stop his car, but Hunt drove off. The deputy stopped the pursuit after Hunt reached speeds over 130 mph.
Ascension: Mother of six killed in weekend crash
GONZALES — A mother of six from St. Amant was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Gonzales Saturday, UWK has learned. Gonzales Police tell UWK that Jennifer Davenport Tanner, 38, was traveling south on Airline Hwy. when she ran a red light at N. Burnside Ave., crashing into another vehicle.
Gonzales woman arrested for assault after allegedly biting victim's finger
BELLE ROSE - A Gonzales woman was arrested after she allegedly bit someone's finger during an altercation. The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office said deputies were called to a home on Virginia Street near Belle Rose on June 22 in response to a victim claiming the suspect, later identified as 22-year-old Tiana Boudreaux, had bitten her during a dispute.
Louisiana Man Stores Fentanyl in Shoes, Gets 20 Years in Prison on Drug Charges
GONZALES, La. (KPEL News) - A south Louisiana man is facing a long time in jail after police caught him stories his drugs in an unconventional place. Michael Duplessis, 41, of Gonzales, pleaded guilty to possession with the intent to distribute Schedule I and II drugs on Thursday. He also pleaded guilty to possession or introduction of contraband into a correctional facility. As a result, he faces up to 20 years in prison.
Houma man pleads guilty to vehicular homicide for deadly 2022 car crash in Assumption parish
DONALDSONVILLE— A Houma man will spend 15 years in prison for his role in a deadly car crash in Assumption Parish in December 2022. District Attorney Rick Babin says 51-year-old Miguel Ramos pled guilty to vehicular homicide on June 24. Louisiana State Police say he was driving drunk on...
Sheriff Bobby Webre sworn in for a second term
It was an outpouring of sincere respect and affection at Gonzales’ Performing Arts, Conference and Events (PACE) Center yesterday, the swearing in ceremony for Sheriff Bobby Webre and a multitude of his deputies. Coming on the heels of an historic electoral victory (Webre bested his opponent by 74% and it shouldn’t have been that close) in October, Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office is the envy of every other parish law enforcement agency. Monday’s inaugural marks the beginning of Sheriff Webre’s second full term in office.
Thibodaux Police Department Participating in Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over / Impaired Driving Campaign
Thibodaux Chief of Police Bryan Zeringue is pleased to announce that the Thibodaux Police Department will be participating in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over / Impaired Driving campaign beginning July 3rd, 2024, and ending on July 7th, 2024. This campaign is being centered around the Independence Day Holiday and is being funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission.
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