Vermilion Parish News
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Vermilion
Two elderly women robbed at gunpoint; suspects caught
Posted 7:02 PM 5/24/2013
Three arrests, including a juvenile, have been made in connection with the early morning armed robbery of two elderly women.
Vermilion Parish deputies say just after 11:00 am, a call came in regarding an armed robbery at a home off Andrus Road near Maurice.
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Vermilion
Crash temporarily shuts down WB lane of LA 14
Posted 5:01 PM 5/24/2013 by MELISSA CANONE
Westbound lane on LA 14 is shut down due to a single car accident that happened after 4:00 pm today in front of Kaplan High School. Chief Boyd Adams said there were two occupants injured in the vehicle and one of them is being transported to a local hospital by AirMed. Adams added, both occupants (More)
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Vermilion
Abbeville Man Convicted of Armed Robbery
Posted 3:17 PM 5/24/2013 by Ian Auzenne
An Abbeville man has been convicted on armed robbery charges. Tracy Harris robbed a convenience store in the 1200 block of South State Street last June. The victim told officers Harris was armed with a knife and hit her in the face before taking off with cash. Harris now faces a sentence of up to 99 years in prison.
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Vermilion
Vermilion Parish Drug Arrest
Posted 10:23 AM 5/24/2013 by KATC
According to Sheriff Mike Couvillon, Chief Tony Hardy and Chief Boyd Adams, the Vermilion / Municipal task force recently made the following arrests while conducting undercover operations:
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Vermilion
Police Juror Proposes Saggy Pants Ordinance
Posted 4:03 PM 5/22/2013 by Ian Auzenne
A Vermilion Parish Police Juror wants to crack down on sagging pants in his parish. Ronald Darby suggested an ordinance outlawing loose leggings that allow underwear to show during a committee meeting Monday. Several Vermilion Parish towns already have ordinances like this on the books, and the police jury's attorney is studying them to see what can be learned from them. No time table has been set to introduce this ordinance.
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Vermilion
Legacy lawsuit settled after more than 16 years on books
Posted 1:23 PM 5/21/2013
The details of the settlement between the Broussard heirs, Chevron and Sabine are confidential, but the amount is predicted to be in the millions of dollars.
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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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