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A Texas man is behind bars after he is accused of trying to smuggle nearly a half a million dollar worth of drugs into a federal prison in Grant Parish. The Grant Parish Sheriff's Office says that 19-year-old Marco Antonio Ulloa of Houston has been charged with three counts of possession with intent to distribute cocaine, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, and possession with the intent to distribute ketamine and driving left of center. All persons accused of the crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. A 12-foot trailer, stolen from DeSoto Parish, was recovered by the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff's Department when they stopped a sports utility vehicle pulling a trailer on Highway 3191 near Natchitoches for a traffic violation. The two occupants in the vehicle told deputies they borrowed the trailer to move furniture items from a person identified as Fallon Davis of Natchitoches. The Sheriff's Department contacted Fallon Davis, who confirmed that she did allow the two individuals to borrow the trailer. However, the trailer had been reported stolen from DeSoto Parish. Fallon Davis, 39, was taken into custody and booked with illegal possession of stolen things valued over $10,000.00. A Pineville man was killed in a Natchitoches Parish crash Sunday morning. On November 17, at approximately 6:27 a.m., Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to a two-vehicle crash on I-49 northbound south of Natchitoches. The crash claimed the life of 47-year-old Enrique Rodriquez of Pineville. A 2004 Ford F-150, driven by Rodriquez, and a 2018 Honda Accord, driven by 22-year-old Keontai James of Mansura, were northbound on I-49. For reasons still under investigation, James failed to slow down and rear-ended the Ford. After impact, the Ford left the roadway and overturned. Rodriquez, who was not restrained, sustained severe injuries and was transported to a local hospital where he died from his injuries. James, who was restrained, sustained minor injuries. A toxicology sample was obtained and submitted for analysis. The crash remains under investigation. A Monroe pedestrian was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning. On November 17, shortly after 1:00 a.m., Louisiana State Police Troop F began investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash involving a pedestrian on Jackson Street near US 165. The crash claimed the life of 26-year-old Bobby Bass of Monroe. A 2024 Honda Pilot was traveling north on Jackson Street. Bass, who was wearing dark clothing, was walking north in the northbound lane of Jackson Street. The Honda struck Bass, who suffered severe injuries. Bass was transported to an area hospital for treatment, where he later died. The driver of the Honda was properly restrained and uninjured. Although impairment is not suspected, routine toxicology samples were collected and will be submitted for analysis. This crash remains under investigation. A Jonesboro city councilman has been arrested after getting into an altercation with a town employee Wednesday, November 14. Devin Flowers has been charged with two counts of simple battery. A statement released by Jonesboro Mayor Spike Harris said the Office of Mayor confirms that the councilman, Devin Flowers, was arrested on two counts of simple battery. He went on to say that public officials are entrusted to serve the community with integrity and professionalism and any action that violates this trust or jeopardizes the safety of others are a direct affront to the principles they hold. All persons accused of a crime are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.Louisiana's General Election will take place on Saturday, December 7th. The election will host runoff races in the state as well as decide on four proposed amendments. Absentee ballots must be requested no later than 4:30 p.m. on December 3. Absentee ballots must be received by December 6 at 4:30 p.m. Early voting is November 22 through the November 30 with polls open from 8:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. There will be no early voting on Sunday, November 24 or Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29. The City of Winnfield Recreation Department is currently holding registration for its Youth Basketball program. Registration will continue through Friday, December 20, with tryouts on December 21. For more information, contact the Winnfield Recreation Department at 628-0245. Save Cenla is hosting a two-day suicide seminar in Winnfield November 18 and 19. The event is taking place at the Central Louisiana Technical Community College. If you would like more information you should contact ASSIST at 337-519-1888. |
Winn Parish Sheriff's Department Arrest Report 11-12-24 - Michael Smith, Winnfield, LA, First-offense DWI 11-13-24 - Ethan Alan Smith, Winnfield, LA, Direct contempt of court, resisting by force/violence 11-14-24 - Joshua J. Smith, Winnfield, LA, Criminal damage to property, simple burglary 11-15-24 - Jarael L. Hudson, Monroe, LA, Attempted second-degree murder, accessory after the fact Donnie Folden, Winnfield, LA, Possession of Legend drug, possession of drug paraphenalia 11-16-24 - Howard Veal, Winnfield, LA, Operating while intoxicated 11-19-23 - Donnie Folden, Winnfield, LA, Aggravated battery Amarion Starks, Winnfield, LA, Assault by shooting Winnfield Police Department Arrest Report11-13-24 - Ethan Alan Smith, Winnfield, LA, Direct contempt of court 11-16-24 - Howard Veal, Winnfield, LA, Operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated 11-19-23 - Donnie Folden, Winnfield, LA, Aggravated battery Amarion Starks, Winnfield, LA, Assault by shooting, criminal conspiracy Northwestern State University will offer a Pick Up Your Brush painting class on November 21 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the second floor of South Hall. The fee is $45.00 for each separate session. Participants will learn the art of painting using step-by-step instructions to create a masterpiece. On November 21, students will paint "Nutcracker profile." No special or prior skills are required. Children ages 7 – 12 years old are allowed to enroll, but a parent must accompany the child the entire class. Parents do not have to enroll unless they take part. All supplies are included. Northwestern State University will offer two sessions of a 38-hour driver education course during the 2024-2025 school year. The classes will be February 17-20, and April 14-17. Students must be 15 years of age. For more information or to register for NSU non-credit programs,visit checkout.nsula.edu or call (800) 376-2422 or (318) 357-6355.The next meeting of the Louisiana Crime Victims Reparations Board will be on Tuesday, December 10, at 9:00 a.m., at the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement Office, at 602 North Fifth Street in Baton Rouge. The public is invited to attend this meeting, and assistance will be provided to those who need special accommodations in order to attend this meeting. For more information, persons may call 225.342.1500 |