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• Former bank manager pleads guilty to embezzlement

  July 12, 2012 6:37 AM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) - U.S. Attorney Jim Letten says a former manager of a Whitney Bank branch in Metairie has admitted stealing more than $56,000 from the bank. He says 50-year-old Karen Sork pleaded guilty Wednesday to bank theft, and could get up to 10 years in prison and $250,000... more »

• Baton Rouge bank robbed

  June 29, 2012 7:17 AM

  BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - East Baton Rouge Parish sheriff's deputies are searching for a man who robbed a Whitney Bank branch. Sheriff's office spokeswoman Casey Rayborn Hicks tells The Advocate the robbery took place around 2 p.m. Thursday at a branch on Jefferson Highway. Hicks says a man entered... more »

• Man robs Baton Rouge bank

  June 13, 2012 7:18 AM

  BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Baton Rouge police are looking for a man they say robbed a Chase Bank branch. Lt. Don Kelly tells The Advocate the suspect is described as white, 60 to 70 years old, 6 feet tall and weighing 150 to 160 pounds. Kelly says the bandit... more »

• Cottonport Bank to open Baton Rouge branch

  May 11, 2012 10:00 AM

  BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - An Avoyelles Parish-based bank plans to open a branch in Baton Rouge. The Advocate reports The Cottonport Bank broke ground on Monday to build its 12th branch, its third in the Baton Rouge metro region. Cottonport Bank operates branches in Brusly and New Roads. A.J.... more »

• 2 women indicted in Miss. armed bank robbery

  April 12, 2012 8:17 AM

  GULFPORT, Miss. (AP) - Court papers show a retired postal worker from Texas is accused of threatening to shoot a Gulfport bank teller in the face in what officials believe to be the last of a mother-daughter crime spree at four banks in three states. The Sun Herald reports 57-year-old... more »

• Developer pleads guilty to bank fraud conspiracy

  March 16, 2012 8:56 AM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Federal prosecutors say a Covington developer has admitted conspiring to get mortgages for bad loan risks. They say the plot was uncovered during investigation of the federal bank bailout program. U.S. Attorney Jim Letten says 43-year-old Troy Fouquet pleaded guilty Thursday to one count of conspiracy... more »

• Ball bank robbery suspect arrested

  March 14, 2012 10:27 AM

  BALL, La. (AP) - Authorities have arrested a suspect in the March 6 robbery of the Capital One Bank branch in Ball. Rapides Parish Sheriff Chuck Wagner tells The Town Talk Stephen Paul Kent of Ball was arrested Tuesday and booked with simple robbery and possession of controlled dangerous substance... more »

• Bank Scare in Lafayette Play Video

  February 26, 2012 1:28 PM

  Plenty of police activity along Johnston Street in Lafayette Saturday morning. Police were called to the Capital One Bank, the alarm sounding but this story, isn't what you might be thinking. Thankfully there was not a robbery at the Capital One Bank on Johnston and Doucet Road in... more »

• Man gets 7 years for bank fraud

  January 12, 2012 10:44 AM

  BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - A 48-year-old Baton Rouge man has been sentenced to 7 1/2 years in prison for bank fraud involving $18 million in fake checks and money orders. U.S. Attorney Donald J. Cazayoux Jr. said Wednesday that Timothy Strain also was ordered by U.S. District Judge Brian... more »

• Germany: Banks to Take Bigger Losses on Greek Debt

  October 16, 2011 1:35 PM

  BERLIN (AP) - Germany's finance minister says private holders of Greek government bonds must accept bigger losses to achieve "a durable and sustainable solution" for Europe's debt crisis. Wolfgang Schaeuble told German public broadcaster ARD on Sunday that an agreement struck in July when banks and other investors agreed to... more »

• Gunmen Rob Chatham Bank

  October 15, 2011 4:04 PM

  CHATHAM, La. (AP) - Police are looking for two men who robbed a bank in Chatham on Friday. Jackson Parish Sheriff Andy Brown tells the News-Star (http://bit.ly/n9MECr ) that the incident occurred around 11:45 a.m. when two men dressed in dark clothing entered Peoples Bank in Chatham. Brown says both... more »

• Police: Close to Identifying Remains Found in Bank Chimney

  July 19, 2011 11:14 PM

  Abbeville Police said they're closer to confirming the identity of skeletal remains found in a chimney in the Bank of Abbeville, nearly two months after the shocking discovery. Workers found the remains after starting renovations of the bank's second floor in May. The bones have since been sent to... more »

• Hancock-Whitney Spurs Other Bank Deals

  June 2, 2011 10:01 AM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Over the upcoming weekend, a big change will hit regional banking in the South as Hancock Holding Corp. officially takes over its century-old-plus banking rival, Whitney Holding Corp. Not deterred by that deal, other companies are making their own inroads into Whitney's traditional New Orleans turf... more »

• Chrysler to Repay Bailout With Bank Loans, Bonds

  April 28, 2011 8:10 AM

  DETROIT (AP) - Chrysler says it will take out bank loans and sell debt later this quarter to repay $6.6 billion in bailout loans from the U.S. and Canadian governments. The company says details are still being worked out for the refinancing package. The terms could be disclosed on Monday... more »

• You Gotta Move- Calorie Bank

  April 21, 2011 10:04 AM

  Throughout the You Gotta Move Goes Red program, we have focused on exercise and eating right. We haven't talked much about calories, but you may be at a point where you are thinking about "treating" yourself to something that doesn't fit into the "smart choices" category. Dawn Foreman designed this... more »

• Bank of America Agrees to $410 Million Settlement

  February 6, 2011 1:30 PM

  Bank of America is agreeing to pay $410 million to settle a lawsuit about overdraft fees. A spokeswoman for the nation's largest bank said Saturday that it is "pleased to reach a fair resolution" to the case. Spokeswoman Anne Pace said B of A also already has addressed many related... more »

• Bank Employee Accused of Targeting Elderly in Theft

  February 1, 2011 5:42 PM

  A bank employee is in jail, accused of stealing more than $280,0000 from bank customers. The arrest was made by Louisiana State Police, members of the U.S. Secret Service Southwest Louisiana Financial Crime Taskforce, Lafayette Police Department, and the Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office. Charges against New Iberia native Brandy Rogers... more »

• Person who robbed a Ville Platte bank could already be in jail

  November 15, 2010 9:13 AM

  The person who robbed a Ville Platte bank Monday could already be in jail. This surveillance picture was released after a teller was held up at the Hancock Bank. Officers in Jeanerette called Ville Platte saying the person in the picture was 45-year old Harvey Alexander who was... more »

• Home for the Holidays - Phone bank Today

  October 25, 2010 9:46 AM

  The Acadian Homebuilders Association and KATC's annual Home for the Holidays event is officially underway. This year's home is located off E-Broussard Road in Lafayette Parish. This evening volunteers with habitat for humanity will man our phone bank. You can call in to purchase your ticket from 4pm to 7pm. more »

• Bayou Bandit Suspect Indicted

  October 4, 2010 6:26 PM

  Press Release: United States Attorney Stephanie A. Finley announced the indictment and arrest of Douglas Edward Ford, 46, of San Antonio, Texas, on federal charges involving bank robbery and attempted bank robbery. Ford appeared in federal court today before Magistrate Judge C. Michael Hill. On September 24, 2010, a four-count... more »

• Man Arrested in Effie Bank Robbery

  September 24, 2010 7:58 AM

  ALEXANDRIA, La. (AP) - Authorities have arrested a Rapides Parish man and booked him with Tuesday's armed robbery of the Effie branch of the Cottonport Bank. Deputies say 46-year-old Michael David Gordon was arrested Thursday at his home near Libuse. Gordon is accused of brandishing a handgun at the bank,... more »

• Man Robs Cottonport Bank

  September 22, 2010 9:21 AM

  EFFIE, La. - Avoyelles Parish sheriff's deputies are search for a man who robbed a branch of Cottonport Bank in Effie. Deputies say the robbery of the bank branch on La. Highway 107 took place at approximately 1:40 p.m. Tuesday. Deputies tell The Town Talk that the suspect had earlier... more »

• Italian Authorities Investigating Top Officials of the Vatican Bank

  September 21, 2010 12:59 PM

  VATICAN CITY (AP) - Italian authorities seized euro23 million ($30.18 million) from a Vatican bank account Tuesday and said they have begun investigating top officials of the Vatican bank in connection with a money laundering probe. The Vatican said it was "perplexed and surprised" by the investigation. Italian financial police... more »

• Second Harvest Food Bank-Hunger Action Month Kick Off

  August 31, 2010 11:19 AM

  Community leaders Second Harvest Food Bank member agency representatives and others gathered August 31 to reflect on the achievements of the greater Lafayette community and Second Harvest Food Bank in the five years following Hurricane Rita, and share the outlook for the fight against hunger in south Louisiana. Second Harvest... more »

• Bank Robbed at Gunpoint

  August 25, 2010 10:57 AM

  Police are looking for the 300-pound gunman who robbed a Sabine State Bank and Trust branch in Alexandria. Based on witness accounts, police say the robber is a male who stands about 6 feet tall. He was wearing a tan baseball cap, white button-down shirt, dark shirt underneath and dark... more »

• Gunman holds up Alexandria bank

  August 25, 2010 9:28 AM

  ALEXANDRIA, La. (AP) - Police are looking for the 300-pound gunman who robbed a Sabine State Bank and Trust branch in Alexandria. Based on witness accounts, police say the robber is a male who stands about 6 feet tall. He was wearing a tan baseball cap, white button-down shirt, dark... more »

• Reward Offered for Serial Bank Robber

  August 20, 2010 2:15 PM

  David W. Welker, Special Agent in Charge of the New Orleans Division of the FBI announced a reward of up to $20,000 is being offered for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of a serial bank robber dubbed the "Bayou Bandit". The FBI and local... more »

• Whitney Bank to Provide Disbursement Services for Oil Spill Trust

  August 18, 2010 3:24 PM

  Whitney National Bank announced it has been selected to provide check cashing services for claimants who receive compensation from the Gulf Coast Claims Facility administered by Kenneth Feinberg and funded by the $20 billion Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Trust. Citigroup will act as corporate trustee and paying agent. The trust... more »

• Memories On Hardback

  August 11, 2010 7:04 PM

  One woman's memories are now reaching hundreds in hardback. An Acadiana author is putting nearly a century of life experience into a 350 page book. 92 year old Zoe Sagrera Lynch was born and raised on Cheniere au Tigre. It's a small island in Vermilion Parish. You can only... more »

• Lafayette Man Guilty of Embezzling From Chase Customers

  August 9, 2010 6:20 PM

  Press Release: Christopher P. Smith, 30, of Lafayette, La., was sentenced today to 41 months in prison for embezzling $231,000.00 from Chase bank customers, United States Attorney Stephanie A. Finley announced. Mr. Smith was also sentenced to five years supervised release following confinement and was ordered to pay restitution to... more »

• Couple Face Charges After Bank Robbery

  August 6, 2010 8:49 AM

  ALEXANDRIA, La. (AP) - Police say a homeless man and his pregnant girlfriend are accused of leaving her 3-year-old special-needs child alone in an Alexandria motel room while they went to commit a bank heist. Police booked 36-year-old Jason Jackson, from Jefferson Parish, with armed robbery and three counts of... more »

• Social Media Could Help Capture Serial Bank Robber

  July 18, 2010 7:14 PM

  UPDATE: Police Chief K.P. Gibson says they did speak Sunday afternoon with FBI agents out of Norman, Oklahoma. Gibson says "we're gonna be working with them they have a little bit more information than we've have in the three robberies that have occurred in southwest Louisiana. We're gonna work with... more »

• Food Bank Needs Donations

  July 11, 2010 5:21 PM

  Second Harvest Food Bank is asking for your support to help thousands affected by the crude disaster. The food bank estimates more than 47-thousand households may eventually need assistance because of the disaster. If you'd like to help, you can drop off non-perishable canned goods at 215 West Pinhook... more »

• 2 Bank Robberies In Rayne and Crowley

  July 8, 2010 1:15 PM

  The Crowley Police Department and the Rayne Police Department are conducting investigations into 2 separate bank robberies which occurred within 45 minutes of each other. The First National Bank in Crowley was robbed at 9:37 am and the Rayne State Bank was Robbed shortly thereafter. The suspect is described as... more »

• Old Bank to Come Back as Charter School Site

  July 4, 2010 3:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - An old Regions Bank branch in downtown Baton Rouge in two weeks will reopen as a high school, the Mentorship Academy. "We have two or three people coming in each week wanting to start a bank account," said Kelley McCormick, communications coordinator for the new... more »

• Flood Insurance Changes

  June 11, 2010 2:52 PM

  In a state where hurricanes-and therefore flooding-are a big worry, homeowners need insurance. State Farm, Louisiana's largest property insurer, says the federal government is not helping out the way it should. It is changing its arrangement with the National Flood Insurance Program. Agents will continue to sell... more »

• Lafayette Man Pleads Guilty To Misapplication Of Bank Funds

  March 30, 2010 5:33 PM

  Christopher P. Smith, 30, of Lafayette, La., pleaded guilty to one count of misapplication of bank fund. Smith embezzled a total of $231,000.00 from Chase Bank Customers Smith was employed at JP Morgan Chase Bank as a personal banker at Chase Bank's Southpark Branch in Lafayette and was... more »

• Home Bank Acquires Covington-Based Statewide Bank

  March 12, 2010 6:45 PM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Covington-based Statewide Bank was closed by regulators Friday, becoming the state's first bank failure since 2002. The bank's assets and deposits will be assumed by Home Bank of Lafayette. The state Office of Financial Institutions said Statewide's six branches will reopen Saturday as Home Bank offices.... more »

• UPDATE: Warrant Issued for City-Parish Councilman's Arrest RECALLED

  March 1, 2010 5:04 PM

  UPDATE: According to the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office, the warrant for the arrest of city-councilman Brandon Shelvin has been recalled. ****************************** A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Lafayette City-Parish Councilman Brandon Shelvin. Shelvin was due to appear in court Monday over a debt owed to... more »

• Lafayette Parish Arrest Report: February 28, 2010

  February 28, 2010 6:28 PM

  Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report February 28, 2010 Name: Allnet, Susan Charge: Acadia Parish Arresting Agency: Scott Pd Address: 200 Blk Mill STR Scott, La Name: Batiste, Herman Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 700 Blk Landry STR Breaux Bridge, La Name:... more »

• St. Landry Arrest Report: Feb. 26, 2010

  February 26, 2010 12:36 PM

  This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for February 26, 2010. Warrick Dwayne Castille, age 40, Vito St., Lake Charles, La., arrested by Port Barre Police Dept., charged with aggravated second degree battery. Sandra Joyce Antoine, age 28, Joseph St., Opelousas, La., arrested by Louisiana... more »

• St. Mary Parish Drug Task Force Arrests: Feb. 26, 2010

  February 26, 2010 8:50 AM

  Date: February 26, 2010 The St. Mary Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force, consisting of St. Mary Sheriff Dept., Morgan City Police Dept., Franklin Police Dept., Baldwin Police Dept.., Berwick Police Dept., and Chitimacha Police Dept.. report the following arrests: Donald Byrd Jr. 40 yoa of Terrebonne St.,... more »

• St. Mary Parish Arrest Report: Feb. 26, 2010

  February 26, 2010 8:42 AM

  Date: February 26, 2010 According to Sheriff David Naquin during the last 24 hours the Sheriff's Office responded to 33 complaints and reports the following arrests: Michael E. Dupas Theresa St., Franklin was arrested on 2-25-2010 at 8:54 am on a warrant for Issuing Worthless Checks.... more »

• Lafayette Sheriff's Arrest Report: Feb. 26, 2010

  February 26, 2010 6:57 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Feb 26, 2010: Name: Anderson, Brian Charge: Parole (Free Text) Arresting Agency: Probation & Parole Lf (Oas) Address: 300 Blk Grossie DRV Lafayette, La Name: Arceneaux, Tycoby Charge: Home Invasion Arresting Agency: Carencro Pd Address: 100 Blk Huron Carencro, La ... more »

• St. Landry Sheriff's Arrest Report: Feb. 25, 2010

  February 25, 2010 10:11 AM

  This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for February 25th, 2010. William C. Herpin, age 41, Clarissa Plantation. Opelousas, La.,arrested by leonville PD, no license plate, flight from an officer, expired motor vehicle inspection, ran stop sign, failure to use turn signal, required equipment , driving... more »

• Franklin Police Arrest Report: Feb. 25, 2010

  February 25, 2010 9:51 AM

  THE FRANKLIN POLICE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED TO 21 COMPLAINTS IN THE PAST 24 HOURS AND MADE THE FOLLOWING ARRESTS: 2-24-2010 @ 10:34 AM, 43, TERRANCE GIBSON - COULEE STREET - BALDWIN, LA WAS ARRESTED AND CHARGED WITH THEFT BY SHOPLIFTING. MR. GIBSON WAS PROCESSED AND RELEASED ON A $1,000.00 BOND... more »

• St. Mary Drug Task Force Report: Feb. 25, 2010

  February 25, 2010 8:49 AM

  Date: February 25, 2010 The St. Mary Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force, consisting of St. Mary Sheriff Dept., Morgan City Police Dept., Franklin Police Dept., Baldwin Police Dept.., Berwick Police Dept., and Chitimacha Police Dept.. report the following arrests: Dwayne C. Francis 21 yoa of Egle St.,... more »

• St. Mary Sheriff's Arrest Report: Feb. 25, 2010

  February 25, 2010 8:09 AM

  Date: February 25, 2010 According to Sheriff David Naquin during the last 24 hours the Sheriff's Office responded to 33 complaints and reports the following arrests: Mary C. Charles 29 yoa of First St. in Patterson was arrested on 2-24-2010 at 2:00 pm for Theft. St.... more »

• Lafayette Sheriff's Arrest Report: Feb. 25, 2010

  February 25, 2010 6:41 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Feb 25, 2010: Name: Baker, Brandie Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 6800 Blk Parc Brittny E207 BLVD New Orleans, La Name: Benoit, Autumne Charge: Owi Vehicle Arresting Agency: La State Police Troop I Address: 100 Blk... more »

• St. Landry Sheriff's Arrest Report: Feb. 24, 2010

  February 24, 2010 10:52 AM

  This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for February 24, 2010. Ashley Elizabeth Fontenot, age 24, Shady Lane, Port Barre, La., charged with 2 counts of possession of schedule III drugs with intent to distribute, expired driver's license, turning move and required signal, and improper lane... more »

• Franklin Police Arrest Report: Feb. 24, 2010

  February 24, 2010 10:46 AM

  On February 23, 2010, JUSTIN THOMAS, 25, of Iberia Street - Franklin, was arrested after the Franklin Police Department received a DNA match in reference to a burglary that occurred in 2008 at St. Mary Tire. Officers located Thomas on Iberia Street and he was placed under arrest. At the... more »

• St. Mary Sheriff's Arrest Report: Feb. 24, 2010

  February 24, 2010 8:36 AM

  Date: February 24, 2010 According to Sheriff David Naquin during the last 24 hours the Sheriff's Office responded to 33 complaints and reports the following arrests: Ricky J. Glynn 46 yoa of Martin Lane, Amelia was arrested on 2-23-2010 at 11:39 am on warrants for Simple... more »

• Lafayette Sheriff's Arrest Report: Feb. 24, 2010

  February 24, 2010 7:42 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Feb 24, 2010: Name: Adams, Brett Charge: Owi Vehicle Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Marshal Address: 1600 Blk Lampman ROA Abbeville, La Name: Antoine, Teesha Charge: Theft Of Goods Charge Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 800 Blk Jolie STR Opelousas, La... more »

• St. Landry Sheriff's Arrest Report: Feb. 23, 2010

  February 23, 2010 10:47 AM

  This the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for February 23, 2010: Geovany Carranza, age 25, Hwy. 35, Opelousas, La., arrested by Louisiana State Police, charged with failure to yield right, unlicensed driver, and operating a vehicle without lawful presence. Goliath Adams, Jr., age 50, McNeese St.,... more »

• Franklin Police Arrest Report: Feb. 23, 2010

  February 23, 2010 9:40 AM

  The Franklin Police Department responded to 16 complaints over the past 24 hours and made the following arrests: 2/22/2010 @ 8:06 AM, HEITH F. VERRET, 31, of Hwy 182 - Franklin, LA While incarcerated at the Patterson Police Department was processed on warrants dated February 9, 2010, charging him... more »

• St. Mary Parish Narcotics Task Force arrest: Feb. 23, 2010

  February 23, 2010 7:42 AM

  Date: February 23, 2010 The St. Mary Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force, consisting of St. Mary Sheriff Dept., Morgan City Police Dept., Franklin Police Dept., Baldwin Police Dept.., Berwick Police Dept., and Chitimacha Police Dept.. report the following arrests: Rontreve Goodman 21 yoa of Lawrence St., Morgan... more »

• St. Mary Sheriff's Arrest Report: Feb. 23, 2010

  February 23, 2010 7:38 AM

  Date: February 23, 2010 According to Sheriff David Naquin during the last 24 hours the Sheriff's Office responded to 39 complaints and reports the following arrests: Ana Gonzales 23 yoa of Live Oak St., Baldwin was arrested on 2-22-2010 at 10:01 am on a warrant for... more »

• Lafayette Sheriff's Arrest Report: Feb. 23, 2010

  February 23, 2010 6:43 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Feb 23, 2010: Name: Aldridge, John Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Marshal Address: 100 Blk Hummingbird LAN Lafayette, La Name: Batiste, Todd Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 1100 Blk St Charles ST Lafayette, La... more »

• Franklin Police Arrest Report: Feb. 22, 2010

  February 22, 2010 10:11 AM

  The Franklin Police Department responded to 42 complaints over the past weekend and made the following arrests: 2/19/2010 @ 4:14 PM, JORDAN ALLEN BRYANT, 25, of Elizabeth Street - Welsh, LA was arrested on warrants issued by Jefferson Davis Parish, charging him with Possession of Alprazolam, Possession of Hydrocodone... more »

• Crowley Police Arrest Report: Feb. 22, 2010

  February 22, 2010 10:08 AM

  The following information is a release for the media regarding information distributed by the Crowley Police Department. If you have questions regarding this information, please contact Chief K.P. Gibson. Crowley Police Department arrest log for February 15, 2010 to February 21, 2010: Name... more »

• St. Mary Sheriff's Arrest Report: Feb. 22, 2010

  February 22, 2010 8:41 AM

  According to Sheriff David Naquin during the last 72 hours the Sheriff's Office responded to 96 complaints and reports the following arrests: Shauda C. Williams 23 yoa of St. Joseph Lane, Franklin, Brittney D. Williams 21 yoa of Easy St., Franklin and Brittney N. Mitchell 21 yoa of... more »

• Lafayette Sheriff's Arrest Report: February 22, 2010

  February 22, 2010 6:41 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for February 22, 2010 Name: Carter, Samuel Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 00000 Blk Homeless Lafayette, La Name: Comeaux, Kip Charge: Theft Charge Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 1400 Blk South Henry Abbeville, La Name:... more »

• St. Landry Sheriff's Arrest Report: Feb. 19, 2010

  February 19, 2010 11:10 AM

  This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for February 19, 2010. Ronda Fritz, age 34, Division St., #3, Krotz Springs, La., arrested by Port Barre Police Dept., charged with enticing persons into prostitution. Percy Buddy Stoute, age 51, Hwy. 190, Port Barre, La., charged with... more »

• Franklin Police Arrest Report: Feb. 19, 2010

  February 19, 2010 9:39 AM

  The Franklin Police Department responded to 17 complaints over the past 24 hours and made the following arrests: 2/19/2010 @ 4:58 AM, LASANDER TRENT WILLIAMS, 41, of Banner Drive - Franklin, LA was arrested on a warrant issued by Probation & Parole, charging him with Probation Violation. Mr. Williams... more »

• St. Mary Drug Task Force Report: Feb. 19, 2010

  February 19, 2010 7:47 AM

  Date: February 19, 2010 The St. Mary Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force, consisting of St. Mary Sheriff Dept., Morgan City Police Dept., Franklin Police Dept., Baldwin Police Dept.., Berwick Police Dept., and Chitimacha Police Dept.. report the following arrests: Lynnis Parker 45 yoa of 182, Franklin was arrested... more »

• St Mary Sheriff's Arrest Report: Feb. 19, 2010

  February 19, 2010 7:45 AM

  Date: February 19, 2010 According to Sheriff David Naquin during the last 24 hours the Sheriff's Office responded to 31 complaints and reports the following arrests: Brandon J. Barrilleaux 25 yoa of Teche Dr., Bayou Vista was arrested on 2-18-2010 at 2:01 pm on warrants for... more »

• Lafayette Sheriff's Arrest Report: Feb. 19, 2010

  February 19, 2010 6:57 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Febebruary 19, 2010: Name: Bell, Jesti Charge: Hold For Court Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Marshal Address: 1000 Blk Kaliste Saloom ROA Lafayette, La Name: Blair, James Charge: Prohibited Acts Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 400 Blk Delayhoussaye DRV Lafayette, La... more »

• St. Landry Sheriff's Arrest Report: February 18, 2010

  February 18, 2010 10:06 AM

  This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for February 18, 2010. Garrett C. Lacashio, age 35, Saizan St., Port Barre, La., arrested by Port Barre Police Dept., charged with disturbing the peace by loud and abusive music, possession of marijuana, and a bench warrant. Bernice... more »

• Franklin Police Arrest Report: February 18, 2010

  February 18, 2010 10:03 AM

  February 18, 2010 PRESS RELEASE The Franklin Police Department responded to 15 complaints over the past 24 hours and made the following arrests: IWC ARRESTS: 2/17/2010 @ 1:40 PM, KEITH A. DAVIS, 25, of Ninth Street - Franklin, LA was issued a summons to appear in... more »

• St. Mary Parish Drug Task Force Arrests: Feb. 18, 2010

  February 18, 2010 7:53 AM

  The St. Mary Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force Press Release February 18, 2010 The St. Mary Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force, consisting of St. Mary Sheriff Dept., Morgan City Police Dept., Franklin Police Dept., Baldwin Police Dept.., Berwick Police Dept., and Chitimacha Police Dept.. report the following arrests: ... more »

• St. Mary Parish Arrest Report: February 18, 2010

  February 18, 2010 7:50 AM

  February 18, 2010 According to Sheriff David Naquin during the last 24 hours the Sheriff's Office responded to 30 complaints and reports the following arrests: Casey S. Gillespie 19 yoa and Starr A. Ashby 33 yoa both of Oscar Rivette, Arnaudville, La. was arrested on 2-17-2010 at... more »

• Lafayette Sheriff's Arrest Report: Feb. 18, 2010

  February 18, 2010 7:03 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for February 18, 2010: Name: Adams, Donald Charge: Owi Vehicle Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 400 Blk Stevenson STR Lafayette, La Name: Berotte, Kiesha Charge: Unaut Use Of "Access Card Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 200 Blk Sucre Circle Abbeville,... more »

• Franklin Police Arrest Report: February 17, 2010

  February 17, 2010 10:41 AM

  February 17, 2010 PRESS RELEASE The Franklin Police Department responded to 29 complaints over the past 48 hours and made the following arrests: 2/15/2010 @ 9:52 PM, BRYCE JAMES MORVANT, 19, of St. John Street - Franklin, LA was arrested and charged with Disturbing The Peace -... more »

• St. Landry Sheriff's Arrest Report: February 17, 2010

  February 17, 2010 10:36 AM

  The St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for February 17, 2010: James Earl Bartlett, age 33, Miller Rd., Opelousas, La., hold for outside agencies. Stephen James Young, age 20, Feu Follet Rd., Lafayette, La., here for court. Dennis Dwayne Johnson, Jr., age 25, Joyce Dr., Opelousas,... more »

• Morgan City Arrest Report: February 17, 2010

  February 17, 2010 10:22 AM

  Arrested: 02/15/10 @ 10:09am Location: MCPD; Barbara N. Pollard, 44yoa, Plum St. Patterson Charges: Warrant: 1.) Bank Fraud (Value-$982.85), 2.) Forgery 3.) Identity Theft Warrant: 1.) Bank Fraud (Value-$1002.00) 2.) Forgery 3.)Identity Theft Details: Morgan City Police Department Detectives were investigating complaints from two different local financial... more »

• Lafayette Man Pleads Guilty In Bank Robbery Case

  January 21, 2010 12:39 PM

  ALEXANDRIA, La. (AP) - A day into jury selection, a Lafayette man has pleaded guilty to three counts of armed robbery in connection with three 2008 bank robberies in Rapides Parish. Charles Bryant Anderson was sentenced Wednesday to 35 years without the benefit of probation, parole or suspension of his... more »

• Second Arrest Made In Bank Robbery Cold Case

  January 7, 2010 5:45 PM

  Breaux Bridge Detectives in conjunction with Lafayette Branch of the FBI and the New Orleans Branch of the FBI have now made an second arrest in a three year cold case bank Arm robbery of Farmer's & Merchant Bank & Trust which dated back from May 26, 2006. As... more »

• High food demand, Low Supply

  November 24, 2009 8:52 AM

  One in every eight Louisianans can't afford to put food on their table. With the holidays upon us, those individuals are looking for help more than ever and so are the organizations that can make that happen. Second Harvest Food Bank statewide will provide almost 4 million fewer meals... more »

• DNA Helps Identify Suspect in Bank Robbery

  November 5, 2009 3:30 PM

  DNA evidence collected at the scene of the bank robbery has assisted authorities in identifying the suspect in the March 9, 2009, bank robbery. The suspect has been identified as Thomas L. Eugene (48) of New Orleans. Eugene is currently incarcerated in Escambia County Florida and charged with a similar... more »

• Banks to aid elderly veterans with crime prevention

  November 5, 2009 2:54 PM

  Jeff Davis Bank & Trust Co. has joined with the American Bankers Association (ABA), the Independent Community Bankers Association (ICBA), the Senior Housing Crime Prevention Foundation (SHCPF), the Armed Forces Veterans Homes Foundation (AFVHF) and the National Association of State Veterans Homes (NASVH) to ensure that 40,000 Veterans living in... more »

• Arnaudville man indicted for failed bank robbery

  November 3, 2009 9:33 AM

  OPELOUSAS, La. (AP) - An Arnaudville man has been indicted in a failed 2005 attempt to rob the Chase Bank in Carencro. A St. Landry Parish grand jury indicted 30-year-old Calvin James Catalon on two counts of aggravated kidnapping and one count of aggravated burglary for incidents that led to... more »

• Iberia Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested In Georgia

  October 28, 2009 4:53 PM

  The suspect from the Capital One Bank robbery was arrested in Atlanta, Georgia and part of the money was recovered. The suspect, 20-year-old Shavon Tardy, was recognized when her picture was shown by the media after the robbery. Investigators received information from several individuals who indicated she fled... more »