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Local authorities arrest three on weapon charges
St. Mary and Morgan City authorities made three arrests this week on weapon-related charges, including one on an armed robbery charge and another involving aggravated assault. Sheriff Gary Driskell reported that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 45 complaints and made these arrests:. --Nyjal...
Black Bear With Three Legs Spotted in South Louisiana
A beautiful black bear was spotted roaming around South Louisiana, but what makes this bear unique Is that it only has three legs. Daniel Hebert posted a snapshot of the bear that is walking around St. Mary Parish with three legs, and he says in the Louisiana Black Bear Report that this bear has been in the area.
Suspect involved in standoff that led to Lafayette officer shooting charged in St. Mary Parish
The suspect in a hostage situation that led to the death of a Lafayette SWAT officer has been charged with several crimes unrelated to the July 25 shooting. Nyjal Hurst, 31, was booked Monday morning in St. Mary Parish on charges of aggravated domestic abuse child endangerment, armed robbery, carjacking, aggravated battery and illegal use of a weapon, according to the St. Mary Parish Jail roster.
Drug, domestic abuse arrests reported in parish
St. Mary police agencies reported arrests this week on charges that include violation of protective orders, domestic abuse and drug possession. Sheriff Gary Driskell reported that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 45 complaints and made this arrest:. --Dustin James Vaughn, 47, Morgan City,...
2 killed, 2 injured in St. Mary Parish crash involving 18-wheeler
PATTERSON, La. (KADN) — Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop I were notified of a two-vehicle deadly crash on US Highway 90 near Lori Lane in Patterson on Thursday, July 25, shortly after 10 p.m. The crash claimed the lives of 77-year-old Anthony Peck, 77, of Franklin, and Betty Hester, 58, of Benton, Ky.
Two killed, two injured after crash in St. Mary Parish
PATTERSON - Two people died and two others were injured after a Thursday crash in Patterson, according to Louisiana State Police. Officers say Anthony Peck, 77, and Betty Hester, 58, died after a crash on U.S. Highway 90 near Lori Lane. The investigation revealed that the driver of an 18-wheeler,...
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