Jeff Davis Parish News
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Jeff Davis
Escaped inmate in Welsh considered armed and dangerous
Posted 11:31 PM 6/19/2013
The Welsh Police department is searching for an escaped inmate they say should be considered armed and dangerous. 33-year-old Damien Guidry is 6'3 and 192 pounds. Guidry was stopped on a federal warrant, and was brought to the Welsh Police Station where he escaped. If you see him, call 911 or Welsh Police at 337-734-2626.
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Jeff Davis
Elton Teenager Accused of Vehicular Homicide
Posted 5:50 PM 6/14/2013 by KATC
A toxicology sample taken from an Elton teenager indicated she was allegedly intoxicated at the time of the crash that killed Shelby Christine Granger.
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Jeff Davis
Police jury puts 10 tax proposals up for vote
Posted 8:42 AM 6/14/2013 by AP (Courtesy: MGN Online)
JENNINGS, La. (AP) - Rural voters in Jefferson Davis Parish will be asked Oct. 19 to consider a number of issues to help support roads, fire protection and drainage districts.The American Press reports the police jury agreed Wednesday to place 10 tax propositions on the ballot (More)
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Jeff Davis
Jennings raising water, sewer, trash rates
Posted 8:49 AM 6/12/2013 by AP
JENNINGS, La. (AP) - Jennings Mayor Terry Duhon says water and sewer rates for the city will increase 5 percent, while the cost of trash collection will increase 2.4 percent, or 42 cents, to $17.78. If the rates are approved by the council on June 25, Duhon says residents could expect (More)
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Jeff Davis
Jennings burglary suspect wanted
Posted 1:54 PM 6/11/2013 by Ian Auzenne
Jennings police are looking for a suspect involved in a business burglary. Investigators say the suspect broke into a warehouse late last month and stole what appeared to be scrap iron. Police are trying to identify both the suspect and vehicle he was driving. If you have any information about this incident, call the Jennings Police Tipline at 337-275-9002.
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Persons of interest in Jennings double murder interviewed
Posted 11:26 AM 6/5/2013 by Ian Auzenne
Jennings police say two persons of interest have been developed in a February double murder. Investigators say they traveled to Texas to speak with the two subjects. Police say they cannot release any further information about the subjects or the investigation.
Charles and Katrenna Segura Williams were found dead in their home on February 24. Their four-year-old child was found alive inside the home when police arrived.
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Jeff Davis
Welsh man dies after being ejected from truck
Posted 9:30 AM 6/3/2013 by MELISSA CANONE
State police say a single vehicle crash on La. Highway 1131 about 1 ½ miles south of U.S. Highway 90 in Jefferson Davis Parish has claimed the life of a man from Welsh.
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Jeff Davis
Welsh police chief installing GPS on all cars
Posted 6:09 PM 5/27/2013
The police chief in Welsh is tracking patrol cars, including his own. Chief Marcus Crochet tells The American Press that the global positioning system he's installing on all squad cars will improve response time and safety - and will let him know when citizens' complaints are valid. He says that (More)
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Jeff Davis
Electric rates may rise in Welsh
Posted 10:15 PM 5/25/2013 by AP (PHOTO COURTESY: MGN ONLINE)
WELSH, La. (AP) - Residents of Welsh could be paying more for electricity for the first time in a decade under a city proposal unveiled this past week. Mayor Carolyn Louviere tells The American Press (http://bit.ly/cseYHv ) that city officials feel the rate adjustments cannot be (More)
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Jennings non-profit announces summer lunch program for kids
Posted 4:52 PM 5/23/2013
Acceptance and participating requirements for the program and all activities are the same for all regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
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Jeff Davis
Jeff Davis Sheriff's Office Announces Click It or Ticket Campaign
Posted 5:21 PM 5/18/2013 by katc
Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff Ivy Woods wants to announce that deputies will be participating in the Click it or Ticket program May 20 through June 2. Deputies will be patrolling the parish looking for seat belt and child restraint violations.
Protect yourself and your family members by remembering to buckle up. Seat belts save lives.
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Education
LSU Lauds Honors Graduates, Cadets, and Communication Award Winners
Posted 8:54 AM 5/17/2013 by KATC
Louisiana State University has recognized some of it outgoing seniors in this week leading to graduation. Several Acadiana LSU students have received a number of honors from LSU based on their academic performance and service in ROTC. The recipients of the Distinguished Communicator (More)
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Jeff Davis
Stabbing Suspect Arrested on Attempted Manslaughter Charge
Posted 2:28 PM 5/13/2013 by Ian Auzenne
A Jennings man is in the Jeff Davis Parish Jail and charged with attempted manslaughter in connection with a weekend stabbing. The incident took place Saturday at the corner of Orange and Renshaw Streets. Investigators say 72-year-old Floyd Daniels stabbed the unidentified female victim during an argument. A neighbor heard the fight and stepped in to stop Daniels. The victim is in ICU at a local hospital in stable condition.
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Woman In Stable Condition After Stabbing
Posted 5:29 PM 5/11/2013 by Steven Albritton
A woman is in stable condition after being stabbed in the chest Saturday afternoon.
Jennings police say they responded to a call at the intersection of Orange Street and Renshaw. When they arrived they found the female with the stab wound. Police say she was transported to the hospital where she is currently in stable condition in the Intensive Care Unit.
Officers say they did arrest a male suspect without incident.
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Jeff Davis
Police need help identifying women accused of scamming 85-yr-old woman
Posted 12:41 PM 5/10/2013 by Tonya LaCoste
Two women are accused of scamming an 85-year-old woman out of $6,000. The two alleged scammers at Walmart showed the woman a bag of what appeared to be "a large amount of money," Jennings Police Department Deputy Chief Danny Semmes said. They told her they'd share the money if she withdrew $6,000 (More) • Photos (2)
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