Vermilion Parish News
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Vermilion
Man fires shots during standoff with police; neighborhood evacuated
Posted 2:54 PM 5/20/2013 by Ian Auzenne (Photo Courtesy: MGN Online)
A Kaplan man is in jail following a three-hour standoff Sunday with police. Investigators say Kentray Trahan barricaded himself in his West 10th Street home and refused to respond to police commands. Officers say Trahan fired two shots from inside the house after they tried to make contact with (More)
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Vermilion
Bill addresses school security
Posted 3:33 PM 5/17/2013
Four break-ins in the Fall forced Eaton Park Elementary school officials to rethink school security systems. Tonight, KATC's Akeam Ashford explains how House Bill 718 will require all schools to implement new crisis management response plans.
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Vermilion
Maurice Man Indicted on Sex Charges
Posted 1:07 PM 5/17/2013 by Ian Auzenne
A Vermilion Parish grand jury has indicted a Maurice man on a number of sex charges involving children. Bruce Vincent, 47, is charged with aggravated rape, oral sexual battery, indecent behavior with a juvenile, two counts of child molestation, and three counts of sexual battery. According to grand jury documents, the incidents took place between 2000 and 2012. If convicted, Vincent could spend the rest of his life behind bars.
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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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Vermilion Narcotics Arrest Report
Posted 8:36 AM 5/16/2013 by KATC (Photo Courtesy: MGN Online)
According to Sheriff Mike Couvillon, Chief Tony Hardy and Chief Boyd Adams, the Vermilion / Municipal task force made following arrests recently for drug related offenses.
- Randall Gary (dob 8-14-81) of Abbeville, was arrested on outstanding warrants for distribution of a (More)
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Around Acadiana
Acadian Museum to Induct Couple into Order of Living Legends
Posted 9:01 AM 5/15/2013 by KATC
Andy Perrin, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Acadian Museum, has announced that the Acadian Museum will honor Jean and Tommy Norman of Church Point, La, by inducting them into the Order of Living Legends on Saturday, May 18, 2013, at the Acadian Museum Café, 102 East Edwards (More)
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Vermilion
Port Commission Wins FEMA Grant for Safe Harbor Project
Posted 8:57 AM 5/15/2013 by Ian Auzenne
The commission that oversees Vermilion Bay will receive $35,000 from FEMA to implement its safe harbor master plan. The Twin Parish Port Commission is one of 30 recipients to receive money through FEMA's Community Resilience Innovation Challenge program. Port officials say Vermilion Bay currently (More)
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Vermilion
DOTD announces road closure on La. 82 at Perry Bridge
Posted 11:34 AM 5/14/2013 by MELISSA CANONE
PERRY, La. - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced today that on Monday, May 20, La. 82 at Perry Bridge, in Vermilion Parish, will be closed to motorists so crews can perform maintenance repairs to the bridge.
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Vermilion
Vermilion Bay Sweet White Shrimp Gumbo Pack First La. Certified Wild Seafood Product
Posted 10:13 AM 5/14/2013 by Ed Lallo/Louisiana Seafood News
To meet an ever-increasing demand for fresh, quality gumbo-sized shrimp, the Port of Delcambre and Delcambre Direct Seafood program have introduced the first product in the state carrying the “Certified Authentic Louisiana Wild Seafood” – the Vermilion Bay Sweet White Shrimp gumbo pack. Photo: Ed (More)
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Arrest Reports
Vermilion Narcotics Arrest Report
Posted 8:47 AM 5/14/2013 by KATC (Photo Courtesy: MGN Online)
According to Sheriff Mike Couvillon, Chief Tony Hardy and Chief Boyd Adams, the Vermilion / Municipal task force made following arrests recently for drug related offenses.
- After receiving information that Jarret Miguez (dob 4-5-66) of Erath was possible selling illicit (More)
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Vermilion
Vermilion Shooting Victim Identified
Posted 4:32 PM 5/13/2013 by Ian Auzenne
The victim in a Saturday shooting in Vermilion Parish has been identified. The Vermilion Parish Sheriff's Office says 28-year-old Whitney Allen, Jr., was found Saturday in a car in a field off Perkins Road with a gunshot wound to his head. Deputies say they are still working this case as a homicide. If you have any information about this death, call the Vermilion Parish Sheriff's Office at 898-4402.
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Vermilion
Erath Park Pavilion completed
Posted 1:33 PM 5/13/2013 by Press Release
The Town of Erath and the Twin Parish Port Commission announce the completion and opening of the newly constructed Erath Park Pavilion with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, May 13, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. in Erath. Located in Erath City Park across from the Community Building, the Pavilion was (More)
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Vermilion
Man Found Dead inside Car
Posted 2:25 PM 5/11/2013 by KATC
According to Vermilion Parish Sheriff Mike, at approximately 06:38am this morning, patrol deputies responded to a call of a vehicle in a field located off of Perkins Rd., upon arrival, deputies noted that a black male subject was deceased in the driver's seat of the vehicle with a gunshot wound (More)
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Vermilion
Fire in Erath condensation tank doused
Posted 4:31 PM 5/10/2013
Erath Assistant Chief Larry Toups said the fire was in a condensation tank. The fire was out by 3 p.m.
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