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Grandmother accused of attempting to strangle granddaughter, accusing the teen of stealing her meth

A Jennings grandmother accused of attempting to strangle her granddaughter after she blamed her for stealing her methamphetamine…

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6/16: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Jonjon Michael Comeaux, 22, 2615 Dietz St. — required…

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Allen Correctional Center officer arrested

A correctional officer who was employed at the Allen Correctional Center near Kinder was arrested Thursday for failing…

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Recently paroled local man charged with rape

A Jennings man, has been charged with second-degree rape following an alleged assault. According to Jennings Police, Tristan…

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6/9: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Thomas John Bellard, 29, 1612 Shaw St. — home…

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Police: Teen hit five times in early morning drive-by shooting

The search for a gunman who allegedly shot a Jennings teenager in an early morning drive-by shooting Saturday…

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Calcasieu sheriff warns residents of scams

Special to the American Press Calcasieu Sheriff Stitch Guillory is warning area residents of two recent scams that…

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26-year-old to serve life behind bars in fatal robbery

A Lake Charles man will serve life in prison for his role in the 2023 fatal robbery of…

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UPDATE: Eight counts of attempted murder added in child abuse case

Patrick Seth Greene, a teacher and coach at Sulphur High School’s ninth grade campus, is now facing eight…

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6/5: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Justin Ray Brown, 31, 366 Fletcher Road, Westlake —exploitation…

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