Send non-profit calendar events to wpjnewsla@gmail.com .

August 2

5:30-6:30 p.m. Parents and guardians of incoming freshmen at Minden High School, MHS Auditorium.

August 2-3

8 p.m. nightly, Pete Colvin Memorial Rodeo, Jack Batton Arena, 413 Whitlock St.,

August 3

10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Mercy’s Closet School Uniform Giveaway, 609 Sibley Road, Minden. No qualifying necessary. First Come, first served.

11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Victory Park, First Responder/Teacher Community Giveback. Hotdog plates today’s heroes.

August 4

3 until 6 p.m., 16th Annual Back To School Bash supply drive, Webster Junior High School, Minden. For more information, contact Ursula Hillary, 377-7052.

August 5

Glenbrook School New Teacher Breakfast.

August 6

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Lunch & Learn, discussion about scams. RSVP for free lunch: 318-377-4434.

August 10

10 a.m. until 1 p.m., Bayou Pots Dutch Oven Cooking, Lake Bistineau State Park, Doyline.

6 p.m. St. Jude Singing, Eastside Missionary Baptist Church. Tickets: $15 in advance; $20 at door. All proceeds benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

7 p.m. Piney Woods Jamboree at CAC building in Springhill. Special Guest will be Stephen Pride brother of Charlie Pride. Front row seats $15; General Admission $10.

August 24

W.H.O. annual three-man scramble at Springhill Country Club. Check whoofnorthwebster.org for more information.

September 9

6 until 8 p.m. Dorcheat Historic Association Museum Annual Fundraiser Gala, 116 Pearl Street, Minden.

September 14

Cruisin’ and Groovin’ Downtown Minden, Vintage Car Club of Minden

6:30 until 11 p.m., Krewe of Nemesis, Coronation in the Courtyard, Easley Studios Courtyard, 105 Pearl Street, Minden.

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The speech of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to a joint session of Congress this past week was as inspiring as it was striking.  His recounting of the slaughter of 3,000 Israelis on Oct. 7, 2023, was gripping and heartbreaking.

America has always been close friends and allies with the Jewish state and millions of Americans love and are devoted to Israel.  This was the plea of a small nation—Israel is comprised of a mere 8.6 million citizens—for help.

As Netanyahu reminded us, “We meet today at a crossroads of history…This is not a clash of civilizations. It’s a clash between barbarism and civilization.  It’s a clash between those who glorify death and those who sanctify life.

Netanyahu sincerely acknowledged his gratitude to the Biden Administration for its support of the 9-month Gaza War but also firmly urged the U.S. to “fast track” additional weapons the Biden Administration has inexplicably held up.  “Give us the tools and we will finish the job,” stated Netanyahu. “Give us the tools faster and we will finish the job faster.”

Netanyahu highlighted the existential risk of terrorism to every civilized nation stating that “our enemies are your enemies.  Our fight is your fight.  And our victory will be your victory.”  

Netanyahu pointedly called out anti-Israel, pro-Hamas protesters, a mob of whom were at the very time of his speech burning the Israeli and the American Flag and desecrating monuments at Washington D.C.’s historic Union Station, a three-minute walk from the U.S. House Chamber where he spoke.  U.S. flags were burned and the replica of the Liberty Bell and the Columbus Memorial in front of Union Station were vandalized with pro-Hamas graffiti.  Further, all 3 flag poles in front of Union Station had their American flags torn down from them and Palestinian flags put up in their place.

It makes your blood boil.   And it made the Prime Minister’s blood boil as well:

“I have a message for these protesters: when the Tyrants of Tehran, who hang gays from cranes and murder women for not covering their hair, are praising, promoting and funding you, you have officially become Iran’s useful idiots …. It’s amazing, absolutely amazing.  Some of these protesters hold up signs proclaiming “Gays for Gaza.”  They might as well hold up signs saying “Chickens for KFC.”

He declared that all of these terror groups are merely proxies for Iran, the world’s greatest sponsor of terrorism, now flush with cash due to the weakness and appeasement of the Biden Administration.

He also forcefully denied that Israel had ever targeted civilians in any military mission or in any way inhibited humanitarian aid from reaching Gaza. He stated, “if there are Palestinians in Gaza who aren’t getting enough food, it’s not because Israel is blocking it, it’s because Hamas is stealing it.”

He concluded his speech to a standing ovation: “As we defend ourselves on all fronts, I know that America has our back.”

I was disappointed but not surprised that Vice President Kamala Harris, whose duty it is to preside over a joint session of Congress, was absent (so she could address a sorority).  So were dozens of Democrat lawmakers.  One Democrat, U.S. Rep Rashida Tlaib, held up a two-sided sign while Netanyahu spoke.  One side stated “war criminal” and the other side “guilty of genocide.”  Had these Democrats attended, the Wall Street Journal points out, they could have really pondered “how the ability of all democracies to fight terrorism will be imperiled by the constraints international institutions seek to impose on Israel.”  (WSJ, July 25, 2024).

I do acknowledge that VP Harris met with Netanyahu privately later but that in no way matches the perception and symbolic value of her having personally attended the speech and it was cowardly and dishonest of her to suggest there is any moral equivalence between Hamas and Israel. 

I was grateful that Netanyahu simply acknowledged the truth, which is that President Trump had brokered the historic Abraham peace accords that established relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates and other Arab countries.  He also expressed great gratitude for Trump recognizing Israel’s right to the Golan Heights, for moving our American Embassy to Jerusalem and for opposing the constant aggression of Iran.

This address highlights what strength and leadership look like, and the necessity of maintaining America’s strong bond with Israel while underscoring the nature of the evil forces that seek to destroy it.

(Shreveport attorney, Royal Alexander, worked in D.C. in the U.S. House of Representatives for nearly 8 years for two different Members of Congress from Louisiana.  He has witnessed up close several Speaker races.)

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Lora Anne Wall, 63, 600 block Porterville Rd., Sarepta; arrested July 29 by WPSO for domestic abuse battery.

Randall S. Cole, 59, 22000 block Hwy. 371, Cotton Valley; arrested July 27 by WPSO on outstanding warrants. Bonds totaling $1,500.

Asuni D’Mara Pickings, 24, 1700 block Mt. Sinai Rd., Haynesville; arrested July 28 by WPSO on outstanding warrant.

Prentis R. Washington III, 25, Hwy. 518, Athens; arrested July 27 by WPSO on outstanding warrants for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a firearm in presence of CDS, possession of CDS Sch. I (marijuana) with intent to distribute, possession of a Legend drug without prescription, possession of CDS Sch. IV, possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting an officer, traffic offenses.

Xander Procell, 21, 900 block Cline St., MInden; arrested July 27 by MPD on outstanding warrants. Bond set $1,500.

This information has been provided by a law enforcement agency as public information. Persons named as suspects in a criminal investigation, or arrested and charged with a crime, have not been convicted of any criminal offense and are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Larry Dean Shoemaker

August 19, 1944 – July 25, 2024

Sibley, La.

Graveside service: 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, 2024, Lane Memorial Cemetery, Sibley, under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Minden.

Annie Faye Pilcher

Feb. 13, 1939 – July 28, 2024

Minden, La.

Visitation: 5 until 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, 2024, Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Minden.

Funeral service: 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, 2024, Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Minden.

Burial: 3 p.m. Lane Memorial Cemetery, Sibley.

Webster Parish Journal publishes paid complete obituaries – unlimited words and a photo, as well as unlimited access – $80. Contact your funeral provider or wpjnewsla@gmail.com . Must be paid in advance of publication. (Above death notices are no charge.)

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Dr. Alan Dale Cameron was born on April 28, 1940, in Wesson, Arkansas. He died in the comfort of his home, in Minden, Louisiana, on Friday, July 26, 2024.

Alan was preceded in death by his parents, Alvis Henry and Annie Pearl McDonald Cameron of Smackover, Arkansas, his brother, Donald Cameron of Haynesville, Louisiana, and his step-daughter, Jamie McCoy Averitt, of Haughton, Louisiana.

He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Sharon Easterling Cameron of Minden, three daughters, Christi Ann Cameron Owen and husband, David, of Minden, Mary Ashley Cameron Hamlin and husband, David, of Springhill, Louisiana, and Alexis Brooke Cameron Barnes and husband, Burt, of Celina, Texas, and sister, Saralyn Cameron Ontis and husband Earl of Smackover, Arkansas.

Alan’s legacy continues in the lives of his grandchildren, Brittany Owen and husband, Alex, of Youngsville, Louisiana, Cameron Owen of New Orleans, Louisiana, Hayden Frye and wife, Jessica, of Bossier City, Louisiana, Marshal Frye and wife, Madeline, of Fairhope, Alabama, Bryson Barnes of Celina, Texas, and step-granddaughter Megan Averitt Teutsch and husband, Hunter, of Ringgold, Louisiana. His blessings continue with five great grandchildren, Quinn Hoover, Gabe Hoover, Emmalyn Frye, Mason Frye, and Anniston Frye.

He was loved by an extended family of step-grandchildren, step-great grandchildren, cousins, nieces and nephews, along with a host of close friends.

Alan gave his heart to Jesus as an early age at First Baptist Church of Smackover. He loved the Lord, studying His word, and serving Him. He gave his talents in service as a Sunday school teacher and deacon. He shared the love of Jesus on numerous mission trips from Angola prison to Costa Rica, supported foreign missionaries, and was a member of Gideons International. He was most currently a member at First Baptist Church, of Minden.

Alan was a life-long learner. He graduated in 1958 from Smackover High School, and after joining the Army Reserves and completing basic training at Fort Leonardwood, Missouri, he attended and graduated from Louisiana Tech University. From there, he achieved a doctorate degree in veterinary medicine at Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama. In 1967, he graduated and moved his young family to Minden, to intern with Dr. Tom Alley. He later worked alongside Dr. Wilkins, bought the practice, and founded Cameron Veterinary Hospital. His pursuit of excellence and continued education defined his practice at Cameron Veterinary Hospital for over 50 years. Here, he served many devoted clients, caring for their animals, large and small.

As a small business owner, Alan demonstrated an active life of community service, and was an avid supporter of other local small businesses. He was an active member of the Lions Club since 1970, and was a past member of the Jaycee’s, Minden Tennis and Aquatic Club, and the Chamber of Commerce.  He supported various Minden High School sporting events, and held season football tickets for decades, two of which he was a proud Louisi-Anne Dad and Granddad. He also cheered his grandchildren in their pursuits in football, baseball, softball, and swimming. 

Alan was known for the pride he felt in his Scottish heritage. This interest was peaked on a trip to Scotland in the 1980’s, when he attended an international veterinary convention. He discovered a great love for genealogy and Scottish Highland Cattle. In the early 1990’s he purchased his farm outside of Minden, and developed the beautiful Scotland Farms of Louisiana. Here he raised registered Scottish Highland Cattle, a novelty breed, at the time in our area. These uniquely beautiful creatures were the beginnings of numerous herds, sought by and sold to many throughout the south. He was blessed to attend the International Highland Cattle Meeting in New Zealand with the Highland Cattle Association of North America.  Alan felt it important to share his knowledge of his Scottish heritage with his family and community. He became a co-founder of the Scottish Society of the Louisiana Highlands in November of 1995. He founded the Annual Tartan Festival, which he hosted on his farm for 20 years. He traveled back to Scotland on two other occasions, highlighted by the 2009 International Clan Cameron Gathering

Though his work, church, farm, and family required tireless hours, Alan enjoyed several hobbies. He loved to bass fish, ever chasing the elusive “double-digit” bass in Jonesboro’s Caney Lake, and quail hunting on leases in West Texas and Kansas. He hosted many family members and friends on these hunts, few of whom could keep up with him, and his highly skilled bird dogs, through the brush. He loved the outdoors, but also found joy in competition badminton. This Senior Olympian won numerous medals in state and national tournaments.

Alan was a unique man, with unique talents and pursuits. He lived, learned, and loved big, with big ideas and a tenacity and work ethic to bring them to reality. This larger than life persona earned him the name, “Big Granddaddy”. His legacy lives in his beloved spouse, his daughters, and his grandchildren.

Though we are sad today, we claim Psalm 30:5. “…joy comes in the morning.” Until we meet again…

A visitation will be Sunday, July 28, 2024, 5:00 until 7:00 p.m.at Rose Neath Funeral Home in Minden, Louisiana with funeral services Monday, July 29, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Minden, Louisiana with Bro. Steve Gilley officiating. Interment will follow at Rocky Mount Cemetery in Ringgold, Louisiana under the direction of Rose Neath Funeral Home in Minden, Louisiana.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Holy Angels School, 10450 Ellerbe Road, Shreveport, Louisiana 71106.

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A man who shot his girlfriend seven times at their residence on Dallas Street last August was found guilty of second-degree murder on July 24 in Caddo District Court.

It took the nine-woman, three-man jury in District Judge Michael Pitman’s court 15 minutes to return its guilty-as-charged verdict against Richard Refund Spencer, 56, of Minden.

On August 16, 2023, Spencer shot and killed his live-in girlfriend, Michelle Wells, at her home in the 3000 block of Dallas Street. Witnesses told police they saw Spencer leave the house after the shooting. Spencer surrendered to authorities two days later and confessed to shooting Wells, claiming he only meant to scare her. Spencer’s gun was recovered from his vehicle, and ballistics match it to shell casings and bullets recovered from the crime scene. Additionally, his DNA was found on the gun’s trigger.

When Spencer returns for sentencing August 1, 2024, he faces a mandatory life term in prison at hard labor.

Prosecutors were Assistant District Attorneys Bill Edwards and Kodie Smith. Spencer was defended by Michael Enright and Katie Miller.

The case was docket No. 397087.

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Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Saturday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Monday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 74.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 94.

* Information provided by National Weather Service.

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Jules S. Gilcrease, 40, Mattie Ln., Heflin; arrested July 24 by Sibley PD on two active warrants from WPSO. Total bond set $1,000.

Lakendrius T. Cooper, 36, 7th St., Springhill; arrested July 24 by Springhill PD for driving under suspension, improper equipment.

Adevies Sanders, 41, Camelot St., Springhill; arrested July 25 by WPSO for failure to pay child support.

Kandis Fuller, 38, Spencer Ln., Doyline; arrested July 25 by WPSO for cruelty to juveniles, child support. Bond set $50,000.

Samuel Glenn Orange, 40, Moore St., Springhill; arrested July 25 by WPSO on warrants.

Devan B. Adams, 30, Horseshoe Bend, Doyline; arrested July 26 by WPSO on outstanding warrants.

Jewan Dante Alexander, 44, 200 block Pecanview Dr., Minden; arrested July 25 by MPD on fugitive warrant from Dallas, TX, PD.

Malik Olajajuan Hill, 27, 200 block N. Fairview St., Minden; arrested July 25 by MPD for speeding, possession of CDS Sch. I (marijuana) with intent to distribute.

Herbert A. Brooks, 58, 1600 block Fuller Rd., Minden; arrested July 25 by MPD on outstanding warrants.

Martin J. Ortiz, 37, Hill St., Haughton; arrested July 26 by MPD for no drivers license, fictitious plates, driving wrong way on one-way street. Total bond set $1,000.

This information has been provided by a law enforcement agency as public information. Persons named as suspects in a criminal investigation, or arrested and charged with a crime, have not been convicted of any criminal offense and are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Send non-profit calendar events to wpjnewsla@gmail.com .

August 2

5:30-6:30 p.m. Parents and guardians of incoming freshmen at Minden High School, MHS Auditorium.

August 2-3

8 p.m. nightly, Pete Colvin Memorial Rodeo, Jack Batton Arena, 413 Whitlock St.,

August 3

10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Mercy’s Closet School Uniform Giveaway, 609 Sibley Road, Minden. No qualifying necessary. First Come, first served.

11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Victory Park, First Responder/Teacher Community Giveback. Hotdog plates today’s heroes.

August 4

3 until 6 p.m., 16th Annual Back To School Bash supply drive, Webster Junior High School, Minden. For more information, contact Ursula Hillary, 377-7052.

August 5

Glenbrook School New Teacher Breakfast.

August 6

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Lunch & Learn, discussion about scams. RSVP for free lunch: 318-377-4434.

August 10

10 a.m. until 1 p.m., Bayou Pots Dutch Oven Cooking, Lake Bistineau State Park, Doyline.

6 p.m. St. Jude Singing, Eastside Missionary Baptist Church. Tickets: $15 in advance; $20 at door. All proceeds benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

7 p.m. Piney Woods Jamboree at CAC building in Springhill. Special Guest will be Stephen Pride brother of Charlie Pride. Front row seats $15; General Admission $10.

August 24

W.H.O. annual three-man scramble at Springhill Country Club. Check whoofnorthwebster.org for more information.

September 9

6 until 8 p.m. Dorcheat Historic Association Museum Annual Fundraiser Gala, 116 Pearl Street, Minden.

September 14

Cruisin’ and Groovin’ Downtown Minden, Vintage Car Club of Minden

6:30 until 11 p.m., Krewe of Nemesis, Coronation in the Courtyard, Easley Studios Courtyard, 105 Pearl Street, Minden.

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Julia E. Shively

May 21, 1949 – July 21, 2024

Bienville Parish

Graveside service: 2 p.m. Saturday, July 27, 2024, Liberty Hill Cemetery.

Marie Griffin Parker

Nov. 22, 1929 – July 25, 2024

Minden, La.

Graveside service: 2 p.m. Sunday, July 28, 2024, Gardens of Memory, Minden, under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Minden.

Larry Dean Shoemaker

August 19, 1944 – July 25, 2024

Sibley, La.

Graveside service: 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, 2024, Lane Memorial Cemetery, Sibley, under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Minden.

Webster Parish Journal publishes paid complete obituaries – unlimited words and a photo, as well as unlimited access – $80. Contact your funeral provider or wpjnewsla@gmail.com . Must be paid in advance of publication. (Above death notices are no charge.)

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By Josh Beavers

Kevin Washington was many things. A father. A husband. An educator. A fighter. But above all, Kevin Washington was a man of God. 

As pastor of Greater New Bethel AME Church in Springhill, Washington spent countless hours in the pulpit and out in the community spreading the Good News as well as his church’s motto “Catch The Vision, Come Claim The Victory With Us.”

He saved lives in the schoolhouse and out of it. He guided hundreds to achieve victories in their own lives. Sometimes the victories were small. And sometimes those victories were life-changing. 

That’s what makes what happened on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, so tough for all the people who knew him. You see, Mr. Washington, the assistant superintendent of Webster Parish schools, left this Earthly plane following a brief illness. He was 58 years old.

Webster Parish Superintendent of Schools Johnny Rowland expressed deep sorrow at the loss of his colleague and friend. “Mr. Washington was beloved and highly respected by scores of people that knew him,” Rowland said. “I am proud to say he was not only a colleague, but a dear friend.”

Similar sentiments are being shared all across the nation as word of Mr. Washington’s passing continues to spread through social media.

The Journal’s announcement of Mr. Washington’s passing has been shared hundreds of times with thousands of comments being made as word spreads.

Going through all of the kind sentiments would be nearly impossible, but I wanted to highlight a few of the message that stood out:

LeJon Johnson: “Thank you for your selfless service. We truly appreciate the vital role you played for your thousands of students and people every day. Rest in peace, my friend.”

Sherri M. Neal: “A TRUE MAN OF GOD.”

DeLisa Yates: “This man kept his family’s legacy alive by being there for the community in many important ways, especially spiritually. I pray that our community continues on by being there for one another and choosing to make a difference.”

K.J Mona Harrris: “So saddened by his passing but happy to have been able to call him Pastor and Friend. The love, respect, and relationship he had with my dad and grandfather was phenomenal and beautiful and I must say my family also. He’ll be missed by many in every aspect of his life because we all know. “What a Life He Lived, Preached, Song, Taught, Inspired, Helped, etc” but in Heaven, many are Rejoicing. God Bless and comfort, Sister Debbie, Kaylaan, Family, New Bethel and all that this Great Man of God has left here. Rest Pastor/Friend.”  

Igoby West: “I wouldn’t have made it through 11th grade without him.”

Nicole Walton Thompson: “Pastor you will be greatly missed at Greater New Bethel. Praying for strength for your wife and daughter. You get your rest. God picked a beautiful flower out of his garden. Bethel won’t be the same without you but I thank God for the mighty words of wisdom that you have bestowed upon my ears and my heart.”

In addition to his duties as assistant superintendent, Mr. Washington, a native of Springhill, served as the Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance for the district. Superintendent Rowland praised Washington’s dedication to all students, regardless of their background. 

“Mr. Washington was a fierce advocate for ALL students. Ethnicity, gender, or socioeconomic status did not matter to him,” the superintendent told me.

As the district’s hearing officer, Washington was known for his fair and compassionate approach. “He consistently treated families with class and dignity,” Rowland noted. “Over the years I had several parents make a point to inform me how much they appreciated the way Mr. Washington treated them during meetings.”

Washington was deeply rooted in the Webster Parish community. Both of his parents were employees of the school system, with his father, Jonathan, serving as principal of Brown Middle School for many years. A proud alumnus of the Webster Parish School System, Washington graduated from Springhill High School in 1983, where he played defensive tackle on the Lumberjack football team.

“Mr. Washington loved Webster Parish and seeing our students achieve great things brought him much joy and satisfaction,” Rowland said.

The Webster Parish School Board has extended heartfelt condolences to Washington’s wife, Debbie, and their daughter, Kaylaan.

Rowland concluded, “Mr. Kevin Washington was a true public servant and he will be sorely missed.”

And the Journal can well see, Mr. Washington helped countless people of all ages “Catch The Vision” as he led them to “Come Claim The Victory With Us.” 

Well done thy good and faithful servant. You will be missed.

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By Pat Culverhouse

Minden’s airport will be a lot busier than usual in early August when military helicopters and support personnel conduct training exercises as part of a U.S Army rapid deployment plan.

Plans for the upcoming mission were outlined Thursday when Maj. Jason Overstreet, Division Provost Marshal, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and military staff met with city and area officials at the local airport.

Maj. Overstreet reviewed cooperation between military and civilian personnel plus security and logistics with local and area first responders and law enforcement.

CH-47F Chinook helicopters are scheduled to touch down and refuel at Minden Airport as they travel from Fort Campbell, Ky., to Louisiana.

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By Bonnie Culverhouse

It may be fall before the City of Minden learns if it qualified for a Delta Regional Authority infrastructure grant for replacing and rehabilitating the Shreveport Road Water Main. But if it comes through, it will help the city in a couple of ways.

“Instead of that project being $650,000, if we can get this DRA grant, our match would be $155,000,” Cox told council members during a recent budget workshop. “That would free up a half million (budgeted dollars) to put toward something else.”

Cox said the match would be funded by American Rescue Plan Act funds, rather than the city’s operating budget.

“The problem is, we have to allocate all the ARPA money by the end of the year,” Cox said. “And we won’t even know if we got the grant until October. We just submitted the request last week.”

Public Works Director Tyler Wallace said old infrastructure maps show the Shreveport Water Main was laid in the 1920s, making it possibly 100 years old.

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Friday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall  amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday Night

A 40  percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind.

Saturday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

Saturday Night

A 30  percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Sunday

A 50  percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 p.m.. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 74.

* Information provided by National Weather Service.

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If you missed part-1 of this installment, please go back and read it before continuing here, as certain aspects of last week’s article are critical to understand how we arrived at this particular jumping-off point.  For those of you who are returning for this continuation, I’m going to dive right in where I left off – explaining how the low-income, or otherwise disenfranchised people, are most negatively impacted by unconstitutional gun laws, and utterly fruitless permitting processes.

One of the most abhorrent miscarriages of justice in the history of the American

judicial system came in the 1857 USSC ruling in the case of Dred Scott v. Sandford.

To summarize, the USSC found, in a 7-2 decision, that the rights laid out in the US

Constitution did not apply to people of black African descent. The reason this

particular decision is so relevant to this topic, is because of a specific quote made

by the Chief Justice at the time of the ruling. USSC Chief Justice, Roger Taney said

that black people could not be citizens under the Constitution because it “would give

to persons of the negro race the right to keep and carry arms.” Blacks in this country

were once considered 3/5 of a person, and as horribly gut wrenching as that is,

somehow, we’ve lost focus of the primary mechanism used by bureaucrats and

politicians to perpetuate their oppressive behavior – gun control. If you’re unarmed,

you can’t fight back. The permitting process that existed in this state until recently,

and that still exists in many parts of this country, was nothing more than blatant

government overreach, designed to generate revenue from those willing and able to

pay the tax, and to deny low-income citizens their right to protect themselves by pricing them out of their right to legally carry a weapon – effectively creating subsequent generations of government dependent victims. Hell, Martin Luther King Jr. was

denied a gun permit for crying out loud! What more evidence do you need to stop

railing against this law change and the administration that finally got us back to some

semblance of firearm freedom in this state?

How about this? A couple years back, I had the opportunity to speak to a sitting

state senator. Naturally, I brought up the topic of gun rights. This senator was an

elephant who ran a very staunch pachyderm campaign and would have the populous

believe that he was indeed a “true conservative.” However, this RHINO said to me,

and I quote, “I’d like to go into ‘certain neighborhoods’ in New Orleans and take

EVERY gun from EVERY house. That would solve a lot of problems!” Not only did he

actually say that, but he absolutely meant it. Thankfully he was defeated later that

year. He sounded a lot like the politicians on the other side of the aisle, but more than

anything he sounded like a Supreme Court Justice from 1857. Needless to say, I was

immediately turned off. His replacement proved to be not much more than a lump of

coal, but he too has since been voted out of his congressional seat. Hopefully the current office holder won’t advocate for an on-masse gun-grab.

Yes, there will be more guns on the street now, but the new ones will be predominantly in the hands of people who align themselves with good, not evil. The evildoers never cared

about the law in the first place. They’re definitely not about to start now. But maybe,

just maybe, they’ll think twice about that robbery, rape, or murder – and if they don’t,

hopefully the target they choose will be ready with a hidden equalizer that the bad

guy never saw. My only issue with the new law was having it go into effect on the 4th

of July. That was nothing more than low rent, political pandering. It was a little too on the nose there, Jeff.

Lastly, I’ve also seen multiple law enforcement officials, agencies, and organizations

come out in vehement opposition to Constitutional Carry – proverbially “servicing”

their superiors and political donors. For the life of me, I don’t understand this stance from our LEOs and their affiliates. Have you all forgotten your oath? Have you forgotten what you

swore to do, or did you just not pay attention when you raised your right hand and

promised, before God, to support and defend the Constitution and laws of this state

and the Constitution and laws of the United States? Need I remind you that any law

repugnant to the Constitution is void?! Because firearm permitting laws are exactly that –

repugnant to the Constitution.

“Serve and protect” is the great motto of law enforcement all across the country, but it’s clear that far too often nowadays that cops don’t really understand what they’ve sworn to protect. Obviously, police exist to serve The People, but what are they sworn to protect? Life? No. Property? No. The rights of The People? Yes! Cops can quit their jobs at any time, just like anyone else. Although, any cop worth his salt would never walk off the job in the middle of a life- or-death crisis. On the contrary, they’d run headlong into danger to try and save the life of a complete stranger – even if the odds were stacked against them.  I’ve seen this very thing occur more times than I can count, and few things have made me prouder than witnessing their heroism in action. However, the protection of life has no bearing whatsoever on the oath they take.

The primary job of any law enforcement official is to protect the RIGHTS of The People

whom they’ve sworn to serve. That’s why the opposition to legislation that only

serves to decriminalize law abiding citizens should be championed by all members of

law enforcement. Instead, they seem to be divided – with far too many lighting on the

side of the gun community, as opposed to the gun culture – which is utterly disgusting. Cops, for the love of God, please stop making guns synonymous with crime! Guns are inanimate objects – tools of the trade, either for good or for evil. So, stop trying to punish good people for bad things that evil people do. My gun is no different than a murderer’s – but my intentions are and that’s what matters.

Be careful who you vote for, folks. The fact of the matter is, you either have freedom

or you don’t. There is no middle ground. Constitutional carry is just that –

Constitutional. Furthermore, it’s just plain smart.

So what if there are now more guns on the streets? Good! That’s just the kind of thing that keeps bad guys at bay. There is some disagreement as to whether or not the following words were actually spoken, but regardless, they should resonate with every American. “I would never invade America, there is a gun behind every blade of grass.” – Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto… probably. Now, replace “America” with your address, your spouse, your children, your church, your community, or yourself. No one should allow anything they hold sacred to be a soft target. So, stop fighting against the advancement of individual freedom and liberty, and strap up! Or don’t – fine. But stop lashing out at the ones who choose to

take their own safety personally. Continue to depend on the government for your

wellbeing if you so choose but stop trying to penalize those of us who understand

that our safety, and the safety of the ones we love, is our responsibility, and ours

alone.

Most of this article, except for a few additions, deletions, and corrections, was written

while I sat comfortably in a very upscale hotel room, in New Orleans. The irony is not

lost on me that I wrote a pro-2A column while visiting a place that’s trying harder to

be the murder / violent crime capitol of the universe than literally any other objective.

The amount of depravity in that city is nothing short of astounding. Depravity breeds

desperation, and desperation so often culminates with violence. When I did venture

outside the confines of my hotel fortress, I carried with me a gun, the same as I

always do even when I’m in my hometown. Because no matter where I am in the

world, I know that I have a wife and two children that are depending on my safe

return. Is my gun a magical talisman that will ward off evil? No – of course not.

Anyone can be caught off guard or flatfooted, and I certainly am no exception.

However, if that gun gives me even 1% better odds of survival, whether I’m on

Bourbon Street or right here on Main Street, why in the hell would I ever leave it

behind? It’s not that I assume I’ll need it. It’s that I understand the need for it is

possible. So, I take the measures necessary to ensure that if violent circumstances

do arise, that I’m as ready as I can be to make it back to the most important people in

my life, or perhaps return some other innocent person to their loved ones. Furthermore, I’m grateful, every day, to live in a nation that still allows me to do just that. In Louisiana, it seems that there are some elected officials who finally understand this concept. Granted, once a politician, always a politician – but if the ones responsible for returning Constitutional Carry to The People of Louisiana are merely blind squirrels, I hope and pray they keep on finding their nuts.

Thank you for reading – and remember…

Avoid what you can. Defeat what you can’t.

Ryan

(Ryan Barnette is not a licensed attorney and no information provided in “Slicing the Pie” or any other publication authored by Ryan Barnette should be construed, in any way, as official, legal advice.)

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Springhill Medical Center is hiring nurse practitioners for Doctors Clinic. NPs are trained to assess patient needs, order and interpret diagnostic and laboratory tests, diagnose disease, prescribe medications and formulate treatment plans.

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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has confirmed a drawdown for Bayou D’Arbonne Lake in Union Parish. The drawdown is scheduled to begin on September 3rd and continue through November 15th, 2024. The lake will be lowered to a level of 5 feet below pool stage at a rate of approximately 4 inches per day.

The action is taken in coordination with the Bayou D’Arbonne Lake Watershed District to allow for maintenance to shoreline properties and to provide control of nuisance aquatic vegetation. Drawdowns for this purpose have been scheduled to occur every 4 years and have been accomplished since 2004.   Additional benefits to the fisheries, including enhanced spawning habitat and improved growth rates of bass and crappie due to the concentration of forage during the drawdown are expected. The lake will not be closed to fishing during the drawdown. Caution is advised for boaters during the low water period as boat lanes will not provide normal clearance for underwater obstructions. 

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is charged with managing and protecting Louisiana’s abundant natural resources.  For more information, visit us at www.wlf.louisiana.gov, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ldwffb, or follow us on Twitter @LDWF.

For additional information regarding the drawdown, contact Ryan Daniel in the LDWF Monroe office at (318) 343-4044.

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Send non-profit calendar events to wpjnewsla@gmail.com .

August 2-3

8 p.m. nightly, Pete Colvin Memorial Rodeo, Jack Batton Arena, 413 Whitlock St.,

August 3

10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Mercy’s Closet School Uniform Giveaway, 609 Sibley Road, Minden. No qualifying necessary. First Come, first served.

11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Victory Park, First Responder/Teacher Community Giveback. Hotdog plates today’s heroes.

August 4

3 until 6 p.m., 16th Annual Back To School Bash supply drive, Webster Junior High School, Minden. For more information, contact Ursula Hillary, 377-7052.

August 5

Glenbrook School New Teacher Breakfast.

August 6

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Lunch & Learn, discussion about scams. RSVP for free lunch: 318-377-4434.

August 10

10 a.m. until 1 p.m., Bayou Pots Dutch Oven Cooking, Lake Bistineau State Park, Doyline.

6 p.m. St. Jude Singing, Eastside Missionary Baptist Church. Tickets: $15 in advance; $20 at door. All proceeds benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

7 p.m. Piney Woods Jamboree at CAC building in Springhill. Special Guest will be Stephen Pride brother of Charlie Pride. Front row seats $15; General Admission $10.

August 24

W.H.O. annual three-man scramble at Springhill Country Club. Check whoofnorthwebster.org for more information.

September 9

6 until 8 p.m. Dorcheat Historic Association Museum Annual Fundraiser Gala, 116 Pearl Street, Minden.

September 14

Cruisin’ and Groovin’ Downtown Minden, Vintage Car Club of Minden

6:30 until 11 p.m., Krewe of Nemesis, Coronation in the Courtyard, Easley Studios Courtyard, 105 Pearl Street, Minden.

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WEBSTER PARISH DISTRICT COURT DOCKET JUDGE STAHL- COURTROOM B – July 26, 2024

District Attorney, Defense Counsel, Judge

ADAMS, CHRIS W.

97972 Theft Under $1,000.00

A Probation Violation Hearing WPSD

MISD, ATTORNEY

Represent Self

Allie A Stahl

Restitution per report owed to the victim- $2,000.00, plus $300.00 fee = $2,300.00 total

Felicia Brownwit

ARNOLD, CHADWICK DUANE

98958 Simple Criminal Damage To Property Under $1,000.00

A For Further Disposition WPSD

McCullough, Melanie

Kammi Whatley

Allie A Stahl

*OC 6/21

BEENE, GERALD

98997 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

A Status Hearing MPD

McCullough, Melanie

Kammi Whatley

Allie A Stahl

*BDCC OC 7/22 Trial 11/18

BROWN, JR, ANTHONY

98369 Simple Criminal Damage To Property Under $1,000.00

A For Further Disposition WPSD

Yocom, Jimbo

Kammi Whatley

Allie A Stahl

*OC 4/19

Ben Allen

BUTCHER – CREECH, AMBER NICOLE

98389 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

A Arraignment SPRING

McCullough, Melanie

Determine Counsel

Allie A Stahl

*WPJ St Conf 9/16 Trial 11/18

CALOME, DEMITA

98917 Ct. 1 Resisting An Officer

98917 Ct. 2 Speeding 11-15 MPH

98917 Ct. 3 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

98917 Ct. 4 No Insurance

A For Further Disposition WPSD

Yocom, Jimbo

Kammi Whatley

Allie A Stahl

*OC 5/13

COLSTON, MICHELLE R

T073822 Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle

A Arraignment Bond Return Date LSP

Traffic, Webster

No Judge Assigned

None

Arrested on FTA warrant

COLSTON, MICHELLE R

97819 Ct. 1 Improper Supervision of a Minor by Parent or Legal Custodian

97819 Ct. 2 Improper Supervision of a Minor by Parent or Legal Custodian

97819 Ct. 3 Improper Supervision of a Minor by Parent or Legal Custodian

A For Further Disposition WPSD

WEBSTER, MISD

Thomas Mayfield

Allie A Stahl

Arrested on FTA warrant

COLSTON, MICHELLE R

98613 Ct. 1 Improper Supervision of a Minor by Parent or Legal Custodian

98613 Ct. 2 Improper Supervision of a Minor by Parent or Legal Custodian

98613 Ct. 3 Improper Supervision of a Minor by Parent or Legal Custodian

A For Further Disposition WPSD

WEBSTER, MISD

Thomas Mayfield

Allie A Stahl

Arrested on FTA warrant

COOPER, BRIAN

98883 Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense

A For Further Disposition MPD

WEBSTER, MISD

Kammi Whatley

Allie A Stahl

*OC 5/6

COOPER, STEVEN D.

98573 Ct. 1 Criminal Trespassing

98573 Ct. 2 Criminal Trespassing

A Trial WPSD

McCullough, Melanie

Kammi Whatley

Allie A Stahl

*OC 4/19

Tommy Maddox- WPSO

Charles Wimberly- WPSO

CORNELIOUS, JOHN KERRY

98808 Aggravated Assault With a Firearm

A Status Hearing WPSD

Yocom, Jimbo

Eric Johnson

Allie A Stahl

*OC 7/22 Trial 11/18

EDWARDS, CLIFTON W.

98884 Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense

A For Further Disposition WPSD

WEBSTER, MISD

Eric Johnson

Allie A Stahl

*OC 5/10

EVANS, NORMAN

98350 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

A Status Hearing WPSD

McCullough, Melanie

Aaron Wilson

Allie A Stahl

*OC 7/22 Trial 11/18

Co-Def: D. Rascoe

FERRELL, KAYLA S

98449 CT. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

98449 CT. 2 Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle

98449 CT. 3 Improper Lane Usage

A For Further Disposition LSP

WEBSTER, MISD

Eric Johnson

Allie A Stahl

*OC 4/19

FLINT, TRACI N.

99101 Ct. 1 Entry On Or Remaining In Places Or On Land After Being Forbidden

99101 Ct. 2 Theft Under $1,000.00

A Arraignment Bond Return Date WPSD

Yocom, Jimbo

No Judge Assigned

None

GREEN, GAGE

99072 Disturbing The Peace

A Arraignment Bond Return Date WPSD

Holland, Hugo

No Judge Assigned

None

*Fine and Costs Paid DA Satisfied

HARGES, CARLOS A.

98956 CT 1 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

98956 CT 2 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence

A Status Hearing MPD

McCullough, Melanie

Kammi Whatley

Allie A Stahl

*If Defendant present, please recall 7/22 BW issued Trial 11/18

HILLMAN, JASON MICHAEL VAUGHN

99010 Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense

A For Further Disposition WPSD

WEBSTER, MISD

Kammi Whatley

Allie A Stahl

*OC 6/28

HILLMAN, JASON MICHAEL VAUGHN

98029 CT 1 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

98029 CT 2 Possession of a Schedule IV CDS

A Probation Violation Hearing WPSD

McCullough, Melanie

Kammi Whatley

Allie A Stahl

*BDCC Officer M. Sanderlin

HUDDLESTON, ROBERT D

INCOMING Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

INCOMING Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle

INCOMING Possession Of Alcoholic Beverages In Motor Vehicles

A Arraignment Bond Return Date LSP

Yocom, Jimbo

No Judge Assigned

None

KEMP, KASTASIA J

INCOMING Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense

A Bond Return WPSD

WEBSTER, MISD

Aaron Wilson

PDO

Doug Stinson

KIRKPATRICK, COTY CARL

99094 CT 1 Unauthorized Entry Of An Inhabited Dwelling

99094 CT 2 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

A Arraignment SPRING

McCullough, Melanie

Kammi Whatley

Allie A Stahl

*BDCC St Conf 9/16 Trial 11/18

LEWIS, NATHANIEL

98992 A Ct. 1 Simple Battery

98992 A Ct. 2 Simple Battery

A For Further Disposition WPSD

WEBSTER, MISD

Kammi Whatley

Allie A Stahl

*OC 6/24

Co-Def: C. Lucas

LUCAS, COLBY BENJAMIN

98992 Ct. 1 Simple Battery

98992 Ct. 2 Aggravated Assault

A For Further Disposition WPSD

WEBSTER, MISD

Determine Counsel

Allie A Stahl

*OC 6/24

Co-Def: N. Lewis

MCGHEE, DWAIN TYRANNE

98396 CT. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

98396 CT. 2 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

98396 CT. 3 Improper Lane Usage

A Trial LSP

Yocom, Jimbo

Kammi Whatley

Allie A Stahl

*OC 4/19

Kendale Booker

Eddie Thomas

MILLER, ZANE ETHAN

99009 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

A Preliminary Hearing WPSD

McCullough, Melanie

Ivan Daigs

Allie A Stahl

*BDCC OC 7/22 Defense Motion for Preliminary Examination

MILLER, ZANE ETHAN

99009 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

A Status Hearing WPSD

McCullough, Melanie

Ivan Daigs

Allie A Stahl

*BDCC OC 7/22 Trial 11/18

MILLER, ZANE ETHAN

95744 CT 1 Possession of Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance

A Probation Violation Hearing MPD

McCullough, Melanie

Kammi Whatley

Allie A Stahl

*BDCC OC 7/22 Officer A. Herring

MOORE, ZARVIA WARTEZ

98896 Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense

A For Further Disposition MPD

WEBSTER, MISD

Kammi Whatley

Allie A Stahl

*OC 5/6

NICHOLS, CHARNESSIA GILL

97876 Issuing Worthless Checks ($999 – $4,999)

A Status Hearing WPSD

McCullough, Melanie

Patrick Jefferson

Allie A Stahl

*OC 7/22 Assess restitution payments

NICHOLS, CHARNESSIA GILL

97283 Simple Assault

A For Further Disposition WPSD

MISD, ATTORNEY

Patrick Jefferson

Allie A Stahl

*OC 7/22

NIPPERS, HANNAH BELLE

98948 Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense

A For Further Disposition WPSD

Yocom, Jimbo

Kammi Whatley

Allie A Stahl

*WPJ OC 5/24 Please reassign to Division D to follow felony probation in 98354

OVERSTREET, MELLISA RHEA

97641 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

A Probation Violation Hearing MPD

McCullough, Melanie

Aaron Wilson

Allie A Stahl

*WPJ Officer M. Sanderlin

Co-Def: L. Childress

PEARSON, CYNTHIA ALEXANDER

98425 Arson with the Intent to Defraud

A Status Hearing LASFM

Holland, Hugo

Keith Whiddon

Allie A Stahl

*OC 4/15 Trial 11/18

Co-Defs: S. Burton, R. Pearson

PEARSON, RICKY

98425 Arson with the Intent to Defraud

A Status Hearing LASFM

Holland, Hugo

Keith Whiddon

Allie A Stahl

*OC 4/15 Trial 11/18

Co-Defs: S. Burton, C. Pearson

POWELL, WILEY G.

97139 CT 1 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule I CDS

97139 CT 2 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Two Grams or More But Less Than Twenty-Eight Grams)

A Probation Violation Hearing MPD

McCullough, Melanie

Charles Bradshaw

Allie A Stahl

*Writ from Ouachita Parish Detention Center Officer L. Martin

POWELL, WILEY G.

97515 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence

A Probation Violation Hearing MPD

McCullough, Melanie

Charles Bradshaw

Allie A Stahl

*Writ from Ouachita Parish Detention Center Officer L. Martin

RICHARDSON, CYNTHIA K.

98942 Criminal Trespassing

A For Further Disposition WPSD

WEBSTER, MISD

Kammi Whatley

Allie A Stahl

*OC 5/24

RICHARDSON, STEVEN

98942 Criminal Trespassing

A For Further Disposition WPSD

WEBSTER, MISD

Kammi Whatley

No Judge Assigned

None

*OC 5/24

ROGERS, ARIANNA BROOKE

99099 Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense

A Arraignment WPSD

WEBSTER, MISD

Kevin Berg

Charles Smith

*WPJ

FFD 8/23

SIMS, BRIAN LESTER

99079 Simple Criminal Damage To Property Valued At $1,000.00 Or More But Under $50,000.00

A Status Hearing MPD

McCullough, Melanie

Aaron Wilson

PDO

Allie A Stahl

*BDCC Judge Stahl to administer Rights to Trial St Conf 9/16 Trial 11/18

SIMS, BRIAN LESTER

97986 CT 1 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

97986 CT 2 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

97986 CT 3 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

A Status Hearing WPSD

Yocom, Jimbo

Aaron Wilson

PDO

Allie A Stahl

*BDCC OC 7/22 Trial 11/18

Co-Def: A. Rosypal (Ct 1)

SIMS, BRIAN LESTER

97986 CT 1 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

97986 CT 2 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

97986 CT 3 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

A Motion Hearing WPSD

Yocom, Jimbo

Aaron Wilson

PDO

Allie A Stahl

*BDCC States Motion and Order to Increase Bail

Co-Def: A. Rosypal (Ct 1)

SISTRUNK, DYLAN MICHAEL

98607 CT. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

98607 CT. 2 Improper Lane Usage

98607 CT. 3 Improper Turn And/Or Failure To Give Required Signal

A Arraignment LSP

WEBSTER, MISD

To Retain Counsel

Allie A Stahl

*Atty waived defendants’ presence on 4/19

TIMS, STACY GAIL

98554 Theft Under $1,000.00

A Trial WPSD

McCullough, Melanie

Kammi Whatley

Allie A Stahl

*OC 3/1

Restitution owed to the victim per the report- $150.00, plus $22.50 fee = $172.50 Total

VAUGHN, JAMAL A

98761 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

A For Further Disposition LSP

WEBSTER, MISD

Kammi Whatley

Allie A Stahl

*OC 4/19

WARD, ELDRICK

93505 Resisting An Officer

93505A-CT.1 Speeding 16-24 MPH (90/70)

93505A-CT.2 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

A Bond Return LSP

WEBSTER, MISD

No Judge Assigned

None

WASHINGTON, DELANDRO WAYNE

97583 Theft Under $1,000.00

A For Further Disposition WPSD

MISD, ATTORNEY

Kammi Whatley

Allie A Stahl

*BDCC

Restitution owed to the victim- $9,350.00, plus $1,402.50 fee= $10,752.50 total

WASHINGTON, KAPRINA T.

98852 Improper Supervision of a Minor by Parent or Legal Custodian

A For Further Disposition WPSD

WEBSTER, MISD

Kammi Whatley Allie A Stahl

*OC 4/19

WHITE, HEAVYN JULIETTE

98869 Cruelty To Juveniles

A Bond Reduction Hearing SPRING

Holland, Hugo

Kammi Whatley

Allie A Stahl

*WPJ Total Bond: $150,000.00

Co-Def: W. Berry

WORTHAM, JAYLON JEROD

99013 Simple Burglary

A Status Hearing SPRING

Yocom, Jimbo

Kammi Whatley

Allie A Stahl

*If defendant is present, RCBW issued 7/22 Trial 11/18

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WEBSTER PARISH DISTRICT COURT DOCKET – July 29, 2024

Defendant, Docket No., A = Courtroom A, B=Courtroom B  Status, Arresting agency, attorneys and judge.

BAKER, ANDERSON L.

98940A-CT.1 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS

98940A-CT.2 Conspiracy Distribution of a Schedule II CDS

A Arraignment WPSD

Holland, Hugo

Felicia Hamilton

Allie A Stahl

BDCC St Conf 9/13 Trial 12/16 Please reassign to Division B to follow co def. Co def: D. Reed

BAKER, RAQUEL

99016 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence

A Status Hearing MPD

Yocom, Jimbo

F. Gipson

Mike Nerren

OC 7/1 Trial 12/16

BLOCK, ALEXIS

98986-CT.1 Simple Burglary

98986-CT.2 Simple Burglary

A Status Hearing MPD

Holland, Hugo

Larrion Hillman

Mike Nerren

WPJ Arraign on amended bill, added CT-2. Trial 12/16 Co def D. O’Rear

BLOCK, ALEXIS

97637-CT.1 Unauthorized Entry Of A Place Of Business

97637-CT.2 Unauthorized Use Of A Motor Vehicle

A Probation Violation Hearing MPD

McCullough, Melanie

Larrion Hillman

Mike Nerren

WPJ Officer A. Herring Restitution owed to victim M.S.- $15,853.16, plus $2,377.97 fee = $18,231.13 total

BLYTHE, JAMES HAYDEN

98543 Felony Illegal Possession of Stolen Things (Over $25,000)

A Status Hearing WPSD

Yocom, Jimbo

Carey Ellis

Mike Nerren

OC 7/19 Trial 8/12

BOGUES, JR., EDDY G.

99014 Simple Criminal Damage To Property Under $1,000.00

A Diversion Review Hearing WPSD

Yocom, Jimbo

Eric Johnson

No Judge Assigned

None

OC 7/19

BOLT, NICOLE S

98668 Residential Contractor Fraud $1,000 – $5,000

A Status Hearing

Yocom, Jimbo

Larrion Hillman

Mike Nerren

OC 6/10 Trial 8/12 Restitution owed to the victim – $3,100.00 plus $465.00 = $3,565.00 Co def J. Perkins

BOOTHE, JEFFERY RAY

99096 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence

A Arraignment SPRING

Yocom, Jimbo

Larrion Hillman

Mike Nerren

OC 5/29 St Conf 9/23 Trial 12/16

BURNS, JENNY LOUANN

99061 Unauthorized use of a Movable less than $1,000

A Arraignment WPSD

MISD, ATTORNEY

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

OC 6/10 FFD 9/20

BURNS, VALENCIA

99001 False Personation of a Peace Officer or Firefighter

A Arraignment MPD

Holland, Hugo

Determine Counsel

Mike Nerren

OC 6/24 St Conf 9/23 Trial 12/16

COMPTON, JAMES ALVIN

98594 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Two Grams or More But Less Than Twenty-Eight Grams)

98594A Simple Burglary

A Status Hearing SPRING

McCullough, Melanie

Larrion Hillman

Mike Nerren

BDCC Trial 12/16

CORNELIUS, DAVID MARCUS

99104-CT.1 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

99104-CT.2 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

A Arraignment Bond Return Date MPD

McCullough, Melanie

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

St Conf 9/16

DILLARD, DEANDREA KESHEAN

99059 Second Degree Kidnapping

A Arraignment MPD

Yocom, Jimbo

Determine Counsel

Doug Stinson

Writ from Ware Youth Center To be transported to Court St Conf 9/4 Trial 12/2

DUDLEY, KEUNDRICK

98816 Simple Burglary Of An Inhabited Dwelling

A Status Hearing LSP

Yocom, Jimbo

Larrion Hillman

Mike Nerren

OC 6/10 Trial 12/16

ELKINS, SAMUEL EARL

98893-CT.1 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

98893-CT.2 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Two Grams or More But Less Than Twenty-Eight Grams)

A Arraignment MPD

McCullough, Melanie

Larrion Hillman

Mike Nerren

BDCC Arraign on amended bill. St Conf 9/23 Trial 12/16

FAULK, LAURA MICHELLE

98328 Violation Of Protective Order

A Status Hearing WPSD

McCullough, Melanie

Charles Bradshaw

Mike Nerren

OC 7/19 Arraign on amended bill.

FRAZIER, DELANDRY

99071 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

A Arraignment Bond Return Date MPD

McCullough, Melanie

Mary Ellen Halterman

Charles Smith

St Conf 9/9 Trial 12/16

GILL, L’RICO

98933-CT.1 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS

98933-CT.2 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS

A Status Hearing WPSD

Holland, Hugo

Larrion Hillman

Mike Nerren

BDCC Trial 12/16

GOODWIN, JASON ERIC

98352 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Two Grams or More But Less Than Twenty-Eight Grams)

A Status Hearing MPD

Yocom, Jimbo

Carey Ellis

Mike Nerren

OC 7/19 Trial 8/12 Please make sure forfeiture of 2006 Chevy truck is part of any plea/sentencing agreement.

GOODWIN, JASON ERIC

98210 Gross Littering

A For Further Disposition WLF

MISD, ATTORNEY

Carey Ellis

Mike Nerren

OC 7/19

GORDON, BRAD WARREN

INCOMING Possession of Schedule II CDS

A Bond Return SPRING

Larrion Hillman

Mike Nerren

ARR 9/23

GRANT, SHACOURTNEY JENEE

99106 Simple Criminal Damage To Property Valued At $1,000.00 Or More But Under $50,000.00

99106A Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense

A Arraignment MPD

McCullough, Melanie

Determine Counsel

Mike Nerren

Signed APP AFF 6/10 St Conf 9/16

GRIGSBY, DARREN D

99105 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

A Arraignment MPD

McCullough, Melanie

Larrion Hillman

Mike Nerren

OC 6/24 St Conf 9/16

HENDERSON, EUGENE ELIAS

97238 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS

A Probation Violation Hearing WPSD

McCullough, Melanie

Larrion Hillman

Mike Nerren

Caddo Correctional Center 10:45am Officer A. Herring

JENKINS, COURTNEY

98754-CT.1 Possession Of Firearm Or Carrying Concealed Weapon By Convicted Felon

98754-CT.2 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Two Grams or More But Less Than Twenty-Eight Grams)

A Status Hearing MPD

Yocom, Jimbo

Carey Ellis

Mike Nerren

BDCC Trial 8/12

LEE, DEATRICE

98512 Theft of $1,000 or More but Less than $5000

A Status Hearing

Yocom, Jimbo

Larrion Hillman

Mike Nerren

OC 6/10 Trial 8/12 Restitution paid in full on 7/9/24.

Restitution per the report owed to Rascoe’s Grocery- $3,783.60, plus fee of $567.54 = $4,351.14 total

LEWIS, ARTISHA S

99075 Issuing Worthless Checks ($999 – $4,999)

A Arraignment

McCullough, Melanie

Mary Ellen Halterman

Charles Smith

OC 6/10 St Conf 9/9 Trial 12/16

MCCLAIN, MICHAEL G

98920 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

A Status Hearing LSP

McCullough, Melanie

Larrion Hillman

Mike Nerren

OC 5/20 Trial 12/16

MILAM, STEPHEN CODY

98407 Possession of a Schedule II CDS – Fentanyl (Two Grams or More But Less Than Twenty-Eight Grams)

A Status Hearing MPD

McCullough, Melanie

Larrion Hillman

Mike Nerren

Sent notice 6/24 Trial 12/16

MOORE, NEIL ANTHONY

99107 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

A Arraignment MPD

McCullough, Melanie

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

BDCC St Conf 9/16

MOORE, TIMOTHY EDWARD

98543A Felony Illegal Possession of Stolen Things (Over $25,000)

A Status Hearing WPSD

Yocom, Jimbo

Mary Jackson

Mike Nerren

BDCC Trial 8/12 Co-Def: J. Blythe

MURPHY, CURTIS L

99090 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

A Arraignment Bond Return Date MPD

McCullough, Melanie

Mary Jackson

Parker Self

St Conf 8/26 Trial 12/2

O’REAR, DEREK LEWIS

98986-CT.1 Simple Burglary

98986-CT.2 Simple Burglary

A Status Hearing MPD

Holland, Hugo

Mary Jackson

Mike Nerren

BDCC Arraign on amended bill, added CT-2. Trial 12/16 Co def A. Block

PERKINS, JOHNNY R

T137223 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

T137223A Failure to Use Safety Belt

A For Further Disposition LSP

ADA, TRAFFIC

Larrion Hillman

PDO

Mike Nerren

OC 6/10

PERKINS, JOHNNY R

98668A Residential Contractor Fraud $1,000 – $5,000

A Status Hearing MPD

Yocom, Jimbo

Mary Jackson

Mike Nerren

OC 6/10 Trial 12/16 Co def N. Bolt Restitution owed to the victim – $3,100.00 plus $465.00 = $3,565.00

PICKARD, CODY L.

98922 Domestic Abuse Child Endangerment

A Status Hearing WPSD

McCullough, Melanie

Larrion Hillman

Mike Nerren

OC 5/20 Trial 12/16

RICHARDSON, JACOREIN DESHUN

96881 First Degree Murder

A Status Hearing MPD

Holland, Hugo

Claudia Payne

Mike Nerren

OC 7/22 WRIT FROM BOSSIER MAX TO OPEN COURT

ROBINSON, ZYTWONE

98023 Illegal Use Of Weapons Or Dangerous Instrumentalities

A Review MPD

Holland, Hugo

Carey Ellis

Mike Nerren

BDCC DHH to be present.

SANDERS, JESSIE ANNETTE

99074 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

A Arraignment Bond Return Date MPD

McCullough, Melanie

Aaron Wilson

Doug Stinson

St Conf 9/4 Trial 12/2

SWAN, CAMERON JARRELL

98934 Second Degree Battery

A Status Hearing WPSD

McCullough, Melanie

Larrion Hillman

Mike Nerren

BDCC Trial 12/16

TATE, RODNEY

98988-CT.1 Possession Of Firearm Or Carrying Concealed Weapon By Convicted Felon

98988-CT.2 Possession Of Firearm Or Carrying Concealed Weapon By Convicted Felon

98988-CT.3 Possession Of Firearm Or Carrying Concealed Weapon By Convicted Felon

98988-CT.4 Forgery

A Status Hearing LSP

Yocom, Jimbo

Larrion Hillman

Mike Nerren

BDCC Trial 12/16 Co def M. Freeman

THOMAS, VICTOR NEWMAN

99027 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

A Status Hearing MPD

McCullough, Melanie

Larrion Hillman

Mike Nerren

BDCC Trial 12/16

WELBOURNE, NATHANIEL

98862 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

A Status Hearing MPD

McCullough, Melanie

Charles Bradshaw

Mike Nerren

OC 5/29 Trial 12/16

WILLIAMS, DANIEL CHASE

98281 Aggravated Assault With a Firearm

A Fine & Cost Review Hearing WPSD

McCullough, Melanie

Larrion Hillman

Mike Nerren

OC 6/10 Officer J. Ervin

WILLIAMS, HEATH LOGAN

INCOMING Possession of Schedule II CDS

A Bond Return WPSD

Determine Counsel

Allie A Stahl

ARR 8/26

WILSON, DEVYN

96623D-CT.1 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule I CDS

96623D-CT.2 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

A Status Hearing SPRING

Yocom, Jimbo

Larrion Hillman

Mike Nerren

OC 6/10 Trial 12/16

WILSON, JAQUADRIC L

98784 Violation Of Protective Order

INCOMING Failure to Register and Notify as a Sex Offender or Child Predator – First Offense

A Arraignment WPSD

McCullough, Melanie

Larrion Hillman

Mike Nerren

OC 5/29

WYNNE, GILBERT ROY

99097 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Two Grams or More But Less Than Twenty-Eight Grams)

A Arraignment WPSD

McCullough, Melanie

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

BDCC St Conf 9/16 Trial 11/18

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The following civil suits were filed with the Webster Parish Clerk of Court the week of July 19 through 25. All civil suits are public record.

July 19

Antoinette Honeycutt, Derrick Honeycutt, tutorship, probate.

Credit Acceptance Corp. vs. James Mason, judgment executory & garnishment.

Michael Jackson vs. Sancha Jackson, divorce.

Kindly Brockway vs. Alec Brockway, divorce.

Pamela Michelle Jackson vs. John McGee Trucking LLC, Imperium Insurance Co., damages.

July 22

Dick Moss Jr., Frankie A. Moss, succession over $125K, probate.

Jesse Jacqueline O’Glee Holt, succession over $125K, probate.

Arthur G. Henderson III vs. Tyreke K. Williams, Progressive Paloverde Insurance, damages.

July 23

Velocity Investments LLC vs. Christopher Rogers, monies due.

July 24

James Walter Frazier vs. Betty Mikal Frazier, divorce.

American Cash Advance vs. Eddie Washington, judgment executory & garnishment.

April Guice vs. Jeffery Lynn Guice, divorce, no children.

July 25

University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors through Grambling State University vs. Jasmine H. Wise, judgment executory & garnishment.

Pelican State Credit Union vs. Brian K. Odom, monies due.

Michael W. Harris vs. Barco LLC, Firemans Insurance Co., Hunter Alan Baxter, petition.

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Johnnie Faye Sims

Nov. 7, 1960 – July 23, 2024

Sarepta, La.

Visitation: 5 until 7 p.m. Thursday, July 25, 2024, Bailey Funeral Home, Springhill, La.

Funeral service: 2 p.m. Friday, July 26, 2024,  Bailey Funeral Home.

Burial: Springhill Cemetery.

Julia E. Shively

May 21, 1949 – July 21, 2024

Bienville Parish

Visitation: 5 until 7 p.m. Friday, July 26, 2024, Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Minden.

Graveside service: 2 p.m. Saturday, July 27, 2024, Liberty Hill Cemetery.

Margaret Elizabeth Coleman

Jan. 19, 1944 – July 21, 2024

Minden/Homer

Graveside service: 10 a.m. Thursday, July 25, 2024, Arlington Cemetery, Homer, under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Minden.

Webster Parish Journal publishes paid complete obituaries – unlimited words and a photo, as well as unlimited access – $80. Contact your funeral provider or wpjnewsla@gmail.com . Must be paid in advance of publication. (Above death notices are no charge.)

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By Pat Culverhouse

Springhill police officers turned an early morning traffic stop into a multiple-count drug arrest Tuesday when officers discovered illegal narcotics on a 48-year-old Shongaloo man.

Springhill Chief of Police Will Lynd said Chaney Martin Garmany’s charges include possession of CDS Sch. II (methamphetamine), possession of CDS Sch.II (Heroin) and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Lynd said officers discovered three baggies of methamphetamine and one bag of suspected heroin along with a straw and a pipe containing drug residue inside a backpack the suspect was wearing at the time of the stop. Empty baggies reportedly were also found during the search.

He is also facing traffic counts of exceeding the posted speed limit by 20 m.p.h. on the motorcycle he was riding, driving under suspension and no vehicle insurance. An additional charge of misrepresentation during booking reportedly was filed.

This information has been provided by a law enforcement agency as public information. Persons named as suspects in a criminal investigation, or arrested and charged with a crime, have not been convicted of any criminal offense and are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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