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Vermilion/Municipal Task Force makes drug arrests
Posted 1:03 PM 5/3/2013 by Press Release Pictured: Darrel Mathieu
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.
Shawn Powell (dob 2-05-64) of Lafayette, arrested on 4-24-13 for Failure to appear in court for Possesion with the (More) • Photos (3)
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Infant's murder heads to grand jury next week
Posted 6:38 PM 5/1/2013 by Tonya LaCoste
The case of an Abbeville infant who died after suffering a broken wrist, fractured ribs, and a fractured skull will be presented to a Vermilion Parish Grand Jury. Jurors will convene on May 6 and will hear cases over two days.
Jayla Broussard died in December, and the coroner ruled the (More)
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Vermilion
Some Vermilion Parish voters to decide on drainage issue
Posted 6:05 PM 4/30/2013
Gravity Drainage District 2 includes Intracoastal City, Esther and Perry, along with part of La. Hwy. 14 near Nunez. Only residents who are registered to vote inside the district will be eligible to vote on this issue.
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Vermilion
Vermilion courthouse security funding at issue
Posted 7:37 AM 4/29/2013 by AP/CS
ABBEVILLE, La. (AP) - The Vermilion Parish Police Jury will try to hash out how it will pay for court-ordered security at the parish courthouse this week. Earlier this month, state District Judge Edward D. Rubin ordered parish officials - including Sheriff Michael Couvillon, police (More)
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Abbeville Homicide Suspect Booked
Posted 5:13 AM 4/29/2013 by Cecilia Stevenson
Walter August, 18 years old of Abbeville, was arrested early Monday morning and charged with the 2nd Degree Murder of Jovontae Charles. The homicide of Charles took place on April 26, 2013, at the intersection of Martin Luther King Drive and Schlessinger Street.
August was booked on a (More)
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Abbeville Police Looking for Shooting Suspect
Posted 12:52 PM 4/27/2013 by katc
An Abbeville teenager is dead after a shooting, and police are looking for suspects. The Abbeville Police Department responded near the intersection of Martin Luther King Drive and Schlessinger Streets for a complaint of shots fired Friday night at approximately 11:18 pm. Police say they found a (More)
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Vermilion
Abbeville police still seeking info on Dollar General attempted robbery
Posted 5:50 PM 4/26/2013 by Tonya LaCoste
Abbeville Police are hopeful someone will recognize a man accused of attempting to rob Dollar General on Park Ave. Since releasing surveillance pictures on April 19, police have not received tips about the suspect. As investigators continue to gather more information, they're trying to find a (More) • Photos (4)
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Vermilion
Vermilion Parish Drug Arrest
Posted 12:31 PM 4/25/2013 by KATC(PHOTO COURTESY: MGN ONLINE)
Vermilion Parish drug arrest for April 25, 2013.
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Vermilion
DOTD: road closure on La. 82 at Perry Bridge for maintenance
Posted 10:59 AM 4/24/2013 by MELISSA CANONE
DOTD announces road closure on La. 82 at Perry Bridge for maintenance.
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Vermilion
Acadiana Bomb-Sniffing Dogs In High Demand
Posted 6:40 PM 4/23/2013 by Allison Bourne-Vanneck
Bomb-sniffing dogs are in high demand for one Acadiana company, since last week's Boston bombings.
Law enforcement agencies across the country are reaching out to a Vermilion Parish company for its dogs. That company, U.S. K9 Unlimited, now has a waiting list of 21 dogs, and (More) • Video (1)
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Vermilion
Women Veterans Honored by American Legion Vermilion Post 29
Posted 4:42 PM 4/23/2013 by MELISSA CANONE
United States Attorney Stephanie A. Finley was the guest speaker at a special event on April 17, 2013, hosted by the American Legion Vermilion Post 29. The American Legion Vermilion Post 29 held the event to honor women veterans.
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Vermilion
Erath Man Accused of Growing Marijuana
Posted 4:50 PM 4/19/2013 by Press Release
This week, Detectives with Louisiana State Police assisted by the Vermilion Parish Sheriff's Office Narcotics Task Force arrested an Erath man for growing marijuana plants.
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Vermilion
Police Jury President to Host Courthouse Security Meeting
Posted 3:15 PM 4/19/2013 by Ian Auzenne
Vermilion Parish officials will meet next week to discuss a security plan for the parish courthouse. Police Jury President Nathan Granger says he will organize a meeting with Sheriff Mike Couvillion, the District Attorney's Office, the parish administrator, and himself to come up with a plan. (More)
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Abbeville runner reacts to Boston manhunt
Posted 12:09 PM 4/19/2013
"My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Boston who continue to live this nightmare. Those affected by this heinous act will never forget the heartbreak it has caused. It is my hope that the manhunt ends quickly so that the healing can begin."
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Water Line Burst Floods Abbeville Emergency Room
Posted 9:05 AM 4/19/2013 by Ian Auzenne
The first floor, including the emergency room, at Abbeville General Hospital is flooded this morning following a water line burst. Tom Pigott, a nursing supervisor at the hospital, says a line on the second floor burst around 6:30 this morning, sending three to four inches of water pouring into (More)
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