Top photo: New teachers for the 2023-24 term at Glenbrook School sat down to breakfast with representatives of the Greater Minden Chamber of Commerce Monday, August 5, 2024 in the school library. Special guests included headmaster Darden Gladney, State Representative Wayne McMahen, and Col. Carl Thompson, representing Webster Parish Tax Assessor Denise Edwards. New teachers for Glenbrook are (from left) Tyler Cox, Morgan Hollingsworth, Jessica Kratzer, and Johnna Jinks.

Bottom photo: Headmaster Darden Gladney (center) welcomed Chamber members and Col. Carl Thompson (far right) at Glenbrook School Monday morning, Aug. 5, 2024. Breakfast was provided by Ava Waller Martin and Geaux Fresh. (Photos by Marilyn Miller)

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United Christian Assistance Program has the following needs:

Food: green beans, powdered milk,Ramen noodles, cereal, canned meats, biscuit and cornbread mix, pasta

Clothing: men’s pants

Household Goods: pots, pans, towels, sheets

Thank you for supporting UCAP!

UCAP is open from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at 204 Miller Street, Minden, for food, utility and rent assistance. Clothing is dispersed on Wednesdays only.

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

August 6

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

August 10

Glenbrook Apache 3-man scramble golf tournament. Follow Glenbrook Booster Club Fan page on Facebook for more information.

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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Derek Rodriquez Rice, 31, 400 block Talton St., Minden; arrested July 31 by MPD on outstanding bench warrants. Bond set $650 cash or $20,000 surety.

Demario Walker, 37, 400 block Holomon Loop, Minden; arrested Aug. 1 by WPSO on four outstanding arrest warrants including home invasion and simple battery.

Calvin Bradley McEachern, 50, 800 block Cline St., Minden; arrested Aug. 1 by MPD for possession of CDS Sch. I (marijuana), two counts possession of CDS Sch. II (methamphatemine), possession of CDS Sch. III (Buprenorphine), possession of CDS Sch. IV (Alprazolam), possession of drug paraphernalia, disturbing the peace by intoxication.

Kendall G. Bridges, 35, Emerald Dr., Minden; arrested Aug. 3 by WPSO for simple burglary.

Kevin Hamsher, 58, Dorcheat Hwy., Minden; arrested Aug. 3 by WPSO for unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling.

Marrisa Cheyenne Pauley, 31, 500 block Holomon Loop, Doyline; arrested Aug. 2 by WPSO as fugitive from Claiborne Parish wanted for second degree murder.

Mary Woodall, 32, 400 block Webb Ct., Minden; arrested Aug. 4 by MPD for simple criminal damage to property. Bond set $750.

Ronald Denver Corbell II, 59, Forrest St., Springhill; arrested Aug. 2 by Springhill PD for possession of CDS Sch. I (marijuana) with intent to distribute, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Timothy Lilley, 57, Hailey Cir., Springhill; arrested Aug. 2 by Springhill PD for possession of CDS Sch. II (methamphetamine).

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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Dora Dean Fleming Edwards

Feb. 22, 1928 – August 4, 2024

Dubberly, La.

Visitation: 8:30-9:45 a.m. Wednesday, August 7, 2024, Brushwood Methodist Church, Dubberly.

Funeral service: 10 a.m. immediately following visitation.

Burial: 11 a.m. Brushwood Cemetery.

Angela Joyce Hicks

August 26, 1974 – August 3, 2024

Memorial service: later date through Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Minden.

Helen Williams

Dec. 14, 1929 – June 30, 2024

Blanchard, La.

Memorial service: 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 7, 2024, First Baptist Church of Blanchard.

Robert (Bob) Noble English

March 4, 1945 – July 28, 2024

Bossier City

Graveside service: 10 a.m. Saturday, August 10, 2024, Rose-Neath Cemetery, 5185 Swan Lake Rd., Bossier City, La.

Dr. Harvey Louis Long

Sept. 11, 1942 – July 24, 2024

Bossier City

Visitation: Follows service.

Memorial service: 2 p.m. Saturday, August 10, 2024, Cypress Baptist Church, Benton, La.

Barbara Ellis

Dec. 19, 1945 – August 1, 2024

Arcadia, La.

Visitation: 5 until 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 6, 2024, Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Arcadia.

Funeral service: 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 7, 2024, Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Arcadia.

Burial: 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Alabama Baptist Church.

Joyce Moreland Rawls

July 2, 1938 – July 30, 2024

Homer La.

Visitation: 2 p.m. Saturday, August 10, 2024, Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Homer, La.

Memorial service: 3 p.m. immediately following visitation.

Bradley “Brad” Swint

Oct. 28, 1982 – August 2, 2024

Arcadia, La.

Memorial service: later date.

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

Two Minden men have been taken into custody in connection with the sexual assault of a 14-year-old Monday in a swimming pool at a local apartment complex.

Minden Chief of Police Jared McIver said 23-year-old Ladorious Burks, who resides in the 300 block of Miller St., has been charged with second degree rape. He reportedly was arrested by MPD detectives early Friday at the residence, and is being held in Bayou Dorcheat Correctional Center in lieu of $500,000 bond.

McIver said the second man, Dehkobe BeBose, 24, a resident of the 1400 block of Lewisville Rd., was booked as an accessory after the fact to second degree rape. He reportedly was apprehended early Friday and is being held on a $250,000 bond.

DeBose reportedly is being charged as an accessory for allegedly being at the scene of the attack and making no effort to prevent or stop it.

Det. Matthew Hicks was dispatched to the Chateau Normandy Apartments in response to a complaint of a sexual assault which reportedly took place in the complex’s swimming pool, McIver said.

Det. Hicks said the victim was taken by a parent to the local hospital where an examination confirmed a rape had occurred. The victim reportedly was interviewed later at the Gingerbread House in Shreveport where details of the assault and identification of assailants were confirmed.

Information from the Gingerbread House interview was critical to the ultimate arrests, the detectives said, since no security footage was available to show the attack.

“There are security cameras at the apartment complex where this occurred, but they do not record, and apparently no one was watching the cameras,” Det. Hicks said. “The people at Gingerbread House did a really good job in talking with this young person who had suffered such a traumatic event,” Det. Hicks said.

 Armed with the names of the two suspects, detectives obtained warrants and made arrests.

“Using his knowledge and determination, Det. Hicks was able to bring this horrible incident to a quick conclusion,” said Lt. Jason Smith, head of the MPD Criminal Investigation Division. “He took the initial report and did all the right things, resulting in these arrests.”

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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By Bonnie Culverhouse

Minden City Council members are scheduled to adopt around a $45 million budget at their regular meeting Monday night, preceded by a public hearing.

At last month’s workshop, the council went through the most recent draft, along with department wish lists, some of which will be reflected in the final 2024-25 budget.

In addition, the council will award a bid for the construction of the Public Works Control Center Phase 2 and grant authority to advertise for street improvement projects bids.

Scheduled to receive improvements are East & West Street, Guy Miller Road, Jennifer Circle, Kitchens Court, Laurel Circle, Mignon Street and Woodhaven Drive.

An ordinance levying taxes of 5.05 mils on all taxable property within the city limits will be addressed. Those properties are designated as part of the Minden Downtown Development District which means an additional 1.89 mils, bringing it to a total of 6.94 mils within the district.

Other business:

• Possible appointment of Tommy Davis to the Minden Municipal Fire and Police Civiil Service Board;

• Hear the budget/financial report for June 2024; and,

• Hear fire and police reports.

Prior to the regular meeting is a public workshop at 4:30 p.m. where members and department heads will discuss the airport, a fireworks ordinance and electric vehicle charging rate.

The regular meeting (beginning with the public hearing) will be held at 6 p.m. August 5 in Council Chambers at Minden City Hall. The public is invited to attend.

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By Pat Culverhouse

Every phone call, text or email from an unknown address, and even some bearing what appears to be official letterheads, has the potential to be efforts to steal personal information or money.

Scams abound in today’s technological world, and local residents will have the opportunity to avoid becoming a victim during a special community event scheduled Tuesday, Aug. 6 at First Baptist Church Family Life Center. Sessions are free and will be held from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m.

“It’s A Scam!!” is a presentation featuring panelists who will provide information on the latest scams, and steps that can be taken to recognize and avoid becoming victimized.  A free lunch will be provided.

An RSVP is requested and organizers say roughly 200 persons have already responded.

Panelists include moderator Tracy Campbell of Meriweather Wealth Management; b1Bank’s Jack Byrd; Webster Parish Sheriff Jason Parker; Minden Chief of Police Jared McIver; and Karen Guice with the Webster Parish Council on Aging.

No one, not even businesses are immune from what has become a major criminal enterprise, said Minden Police Lt. Jason Smith, head of the department’s Criminal Investigations. Smith and Det. Sgt. Jason Lee handle the fraud cases and they see a steady stream of complaints.

“We handle several each week,” Smith said. “And, unfortunately, many are cases where the victims have already forwarded money or information to the scammers.”

According to Smith, scams are becoming more and more sophisticated as technology improves. He estimated residents of Minden and Webster Parish have already lost more than a hundred thousand dollars to scammers over the past year.

Lee said roughly one-third of his active caseload involves fraud of some type.

“There are many types of scams and the victims can lose a lot of money or their sensitive information,” he said. “Sometimes, we can trace the source but if a victim’s money is sent in digital currency it’s just about impossible.”

Both Smith and Lee believe next week’s seminar is a positive step in getting Minden residents to pay more attention to calls, texts and emails.

“We hope this will raise awareness to what’s going on out there,” Lee said. “This is a profession for those people, they’re good at it and getting better.”

“If someone can scam businesses, they can scam individuals,” Smith said. “It’s not a bad thing to be skeptical, and if something seems even a little questionable, report it to us.”

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Friday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 108. West wind around 5 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 77. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Saturday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the morning.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 74.

Sunday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 75.

Monday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 76.

Tuesday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.

* Information provided by National Weather Service.

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This time of year it is a good time to take stock of your pond weeds and the scum.  We have had so much rain that there has been a lot of runoff into your pond.  If you fertilized the property that drains into the pond, you probably have a problem with all of the above.  

There are several solutions.  First the weeds.  There are several herbicides that are  labeled for the pond.  Before purchasing a herbicide read the label to determine:  weather the wed species can be controlled with the product * what herbicide best suits your needs and application equipment * how much herbicide is needed * when to apply the herbicide (time of year, stage of plant growth, etc)  and several other  variables.  Pond weeds are pretty hard to identify.  Aquatic plants are commonly classified into several categories depending on the location in the water they inhabit.  Aquatic plants may be free floating, emersed,submersed, or shoreline plants.  Suggestions for killing pond weeds are Diquat, glyphosate, and flumigard.  Most importantly is to identify and read the label.  You do not want to treat the whole pond at one time.  Treat about a fourth of the pond and do it in several applications.  This keeps the pond from losing all of its oxygen and kill the fish.  

Another good thing to do is to use a colorant for the pond.  The colorant helps to shade out a lot of the problems with weeds and algae.  Just take a gallon container of the dye and pour form the bank or out of a boat.  One gallon per acre of water with an average 4-6 ft deep.  Besides being helpful it just makes the water beautiful.  For best results, apply early in the spring and throughout the season to maintain a consistent color.  

(Mitzi Thomas owns Minden Farm & Garden LLC. Watch for her column on Fridays in Webster Parish Journal.)

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By Bonnie Culverhouse

It doesn’t feel like fall yet, but with August comes football season … or at least a jamboree or two before September kick off time.

If you’re a football fan – high school, college and pro – we have a deal for you. It’s popular, it’s fun and it’s back for the third straight season. It’s kick-off time for Webster Parish Journal’s Football Pick’em Contest.

Every week, local high school football games, four college teams and four pro teams will be on a ballot link, which will include tie-breakers based on total points of two selected teams..

It’s easy … follow the link, pick the winners. Each weekly winner over the life of the contest will be on the receiving end of $100 and will have their photo taken at our title sponsor Under Dawgs Sports Grill, the gathering place featuring a home-field atmosphere.

Anyone 18 and older is eligible to participate. All it takes is an email address and a combination of skill and a little luck.

When the regular season starts, the contest will open on Tuesdays and remain open until 4 p.m. each Friday before the listed games. Weekly winners will be notified and announced in the following Wednesday edition of the Journal.

Just like a subscription to the Journal, there’s no cost to enter, however, if you are not a Webster Parish Journal subscriber, you run the risk of missing out. Visit www.websterparishjournal.com and select “Join” to begin receiving your Webster Parish Journal in your inbox Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and – during football season – there is a special Saturday edition.

We are thrilled to welcome back Under Dawgs Sports Grill as our title sponsor for the third straight year. But there are plenty more advertising spots available if you or your business would like to participate. We guarantee good visibility!

To advertise, call Curtis Mays, 225-266-1900 or email curtiswpj@gmail.com, Paige Gurgainers at 318-382-2118 or email paigewpj@gmail.com, Randy Ward at 318-393-7309 or email trward50@yahoo.com or Bonnie Culverhouse, 318-773-0750 or email wpjnewsla@gmail.com .

Then fire up your phones, notebooks or computers and get ready to pick’em.

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An annual membership drive began Thursday and will run through August 21 for Webster Parish Council on Aging. All who live in Webster Parish – 18 years of age and older – can register for a free membership for life. To obtain a membership application, contact WPCOA at 318-371-3056 or go to 1482 Sheppard Street, Minden weekdays between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Members can eat lunch five days a week, and non-seniors can join in by paying $4 per meal. Also, home delivered meals, recreation, homemaker services, caregiver support and other information resources are available.

The Council is a private, non-profit Organization, chartered by the state in 1960. Funds for the services are obtained from federal, state, local services and contributions received from participants in the program.  Donations are placed back into the programs to extend and improve the services.

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Sorry guys, I had to take a week off to recuperate from our beach getaway.  

Overall, the four-day trip was a good time. We spent most of the days with our feet in the sand and noses full of saltwater. During the evenings, we were scarfing down yummy seafood and hunting crabs. In between all of this, we could be found lounging around the beach house relaxing, visiting and letting all eight of the grandkids play.  

But I digress, this column is not going to be a detailed account of our vacation, but instead I decided to write about my lovely father. Somehow, he got stuck riding with me on the nine-hour trip to Panama City.  

I think we made it an hour into the trip before he made his FIRST complaint. But before I get too far into those details, I need to give you a little background.  

First of all, this was my dad’s first trip to the beach in his whole life. He is 58…I think? Somewhere around there. You get the picture. He is the definition of a homebody. He goes to work every day and goes home. During the weekend, you can catch him in his boat on the lake. That is the extent of his traveling, so even getting him to agree to go on this trip was an accomplishment in itself.  

So, with that being said I expected some complaining to take place, but an hour in… come on dad. I quickly decided that I would compile a list of his grumbles.  

Kicking this off with a modest grievance, I was freezing him out of the car (remember I am in early menopause, so this wasn’t discredited) and he wished he would have brought a blanket. Followed shortly by, “I thought your car drove better than this and what is that smell?!” 

I did get to experience a couple short hours of silence as him and the three girls (who have yet to complain) fell asleep. Then, he woke up to tell me his body was hurting from riding. We are halfway there. Soon after that, we had to stop to let the ol’ man take a pee break. Followed by another pee break about an hour after that and an hour after that… the man’s bladder is the size of a PEA apparently (no pun intended).

We reach the first signs of the beach in Alabama. Dad says, “Just drop me off here.” Nope, still a couple more hours to go. At this point his body is no longer sore but is now NUMB.  

I am not going to go into details about all his quibbles after a not so short stop at Buc-ee’s. (May need a Part II for that one.) 

We finally made it. Whew! Dad spends ONE whole hour on the beach during this trip. Yes, you read that right. ONE HOUR. Not one day. ONE HOUR! His complaining subsided after he was comfortably placed at the beach house where he spent pretty much the rest of his vacation.  

Then, the dreaded drive home. Dad decided this time instead of being the passenger, he was going to drive. We stopped for a quick breakfast around 10 a.m. before hitting the road. It was a pretty quiet trip until about 4 p.m. when the kids were about to starve to death. Now, not to completely blame dad, the route the GPS took us home was a rural one and there were not a lot of places to stop.  

After about another hour of driving and him trying to convince my THREE kids to split ONE leftover donut from this morning until we got back into Louisiana, I finally convinced him to stop at a McDonald’s. Everyone had a full belly and empty bladder, and we were well on our way to the house.  

The funniest part of this whole expedition though was the cheers that left my dad’s mouth as we crossed the Louisiana state line. You would have thought he won the lottery. But I guess when all you need in life is a good week’s worth of honest work, a cold beer in the evenings and the anticipation of getting a hook wet on the weekends, he is already rich where it counts.

(Paige Gurgainers is a mom of three girls, digital journalist for Webster Parish Journal and publisher of Bienville Parish Journal and Claiborne Parish Journal.)

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Seeds Women’s Center has sponsorships available for their annual fundraising banquet, scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, October 8 at Minden Civic Center.

“This year, our banquet is to help specifically with purchasing a larger center since in the last two years, we have flourished and outgrown our center,” said Executive Director Amber Bradford.

Over the past 12 months, Seeds has performed more than 108 pregnancy tests, completed more than 140 ultrasounds, had more than 110 families enrolled in prenatal/parenting classes and experienced families choose life for 38 unborn children.

“We are profoundly grateful for all the support we have received over the past year,” Bradford said. “The prayers and contributions of our supporters mean so much, as they allow this ministry to keep growing.”

There are six table sponsorships available for the banquet.

For more information, to receive a sponsorship form, contact Amber at A.Bradford@nwlpcc.org or call 318-639-0907. Banquet tickets are required to attend. They are free and available at eventbrite.com . Space is limited.

Originally founded as the Northwest Louisiana Pregnancy Care Center (NWLPCC), Seeds has taken on big changes in more than just its name. Now serving multiple areas of Northwest Louisiana as Seeds Women’s Center, it provides free and confidential services to equip women and men in our community to make an informed decision about their pregnancy options and educational resources available. They are continually improving medical equipment, staff health training, services, and website to offer even more while offering every pregnancy decision a supportive foundation. 

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The following are scheduled to appear in 26th Judicial District Court Monday, August 5:

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

ARMSTEAD, KEDRICK KENTWON

98509-CT.1 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

98509-CT.2 Attempted Unauthorized Entry Of An Inhabited Dwelling

98509-CT.3 Second Degree Rape

A Status Hearing SPRING

Holland, Hugo

Aaron Wilson PDO

Doug Stinson

BDCC OC 4/22 Trial 10/21

ARMSTEAD, KEDRICK KENTWON

97678-CT.2 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

97678-CT.3 Cruelty To Juveniles

A Probation Violation Hearing SPRING

Holland, Hugo

Aaron Wilson PDO

Doug Stinson

BDCC OC 4/22 Officer: C. Herrmann

BAGGETT, MARCUS LAMON

98860-CT.1 Vehicular Homicide

98860-CT.2 First Degree Vehicular Negligent Injuring

A Status Hearing LSP

Holland, Hugo

Eric Johnson

Doug Stinson

OC 4/22 Trial 12/2

BATTON, JAWORSKI R.

98614-CT.1 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule I CDS

98614-CT.2 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule II CDS

A Status Hearing LSP

McCullough, Melanie

Jacqueline Scott

Doug Stinson

OC 4/22 Trial 10/21

BILES, DAVID PAUL

99119 Domestic Abuse Child Endangerment

A Arraignment MPD

Holland, Hugo

Larrion Hillman

Mike Nerren

OC 7/8 St Conf 9/23

BUTLER, ARNO ADAM

99004 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

A Arraignment Bond Return Date WPSD

McCullough, Melanie

Determine Counsel

Doug Stinson

Notice sent 7/9 St Conf 9/4 Trial 12/2

CASEY, DONTAY DEWAYNE

98547 Illegal Possession Of Stolen Firearms

A Status Hearing MPD

Yocom, Jimbo

Aaron Wilson PDO

Doug Stinson

OC 4/22 Trial 10/21

CLARK, DWAYNE E

99076 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

A Arraignment MPD

McCullough, Melanie

Aaron Wilson PDO

Doug Stinson

BDCC St Conf 9/4 Trial 12/2

CLARK, DWAYNE E

97354 Theft of $1,000 or More but Less than $5000

A Probation Violation Hearing WPSD

McCullough, Melanie

Aaron Wilson PDO

Doug Stinson

BDCC Officer: A. Herring

Restitution per the report- owed to the victim $3,075.00, plus $461.25 fee = $3,536.25 total

COKER, ELIZABETH DIANNE

98888A Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

A Status Hearing MPD

McCullough, Melanie

Kammi Whatley

Doug Stinson

OC 5/20 Trial 10/21 Codef: S. Garland

COOK, LARRY

INCOMING Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense

A Bond Return MPD

WEBSTER, MISD

Determine Counsel

Charles Smith

ARR 8/23

COOPER, BOBBY

99006A Distribution of a Schedule II CDS

A Status Hearing SPRING

McCullough, Melanie

Kammi Whatley

Doug Stinson

BDCC OC 6/24 Trial 10/21 Codef: A. Morales

DANCE, SARAH FAYE

98201 Ct. 1 Simple Criminal Damage To Property Under $1,000.00

98201 Ct. 2 Simple Battery

A For Further Disposition WPSD

Holland, Hugo

Aaron Wilson PDO

Doug Stinson

WPJ OC 6/24

DANCE, SARAH FAYE

98979 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence

A Status Hearing WPSD

Holland, Hugo

Aaron Wilson PDO

Doug Stinson

WPJ OC 6/24 Trial 12/2 Court ordered a Ferretta inquiry.

DANCE, SARAH FAYE

98979A-CT.1 Simple Criminal Damage To Property Under $1,000

98979A-CT.2 Simple Battery

98979A-CT.3 Resisting An Officer

A For Further Disposition WPSD

Holland, Hugo

Aaron Wilson PDO

Doug Stinson

WPJ OC 6/24

DANCE, SARAH FAYE

98979B-CT.1 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence

98979B-CT.2 Attempted Simple Escape

98979B-CT.3 Attempted Aggravated Escape

98979B-CT.4 Second Degree Battery

A Arraignment WPSD

Holland, Hugo

Aaron Wilson PDO

Doug Stinson

WPJ St Conf 9/4 Trial 12/2

ELKINS, KOBE

99102 Aggravated Flight From An Officer Where Human Life Is Endangered

A Arraignment Bond Return Date MPD

Yocom, Jimbo

Determine Counsel

Allie A Stahl

St Conf 9/16 Trial 11/18

EVANS, DAVENGELO LAJUAN

97438-CT.1 Simple Criminal Damage To Property Valued At $1,000.00 Or More But Under $50,000.00

97438-CT.2 Simple Criminal Damage To Property Valued At $1,000.00 Or More But Under $50,000.00

A Status Hearing DIPD

Yocom, Jimbo

Aaron Wilson PDO

Doug Stinson

OC 4/22 Trial 10/21

Restitution owed to the victims- $7,554.23, plus $1,133.13 fee= $8,687.36

Balance as of 7/24/24 is $6,227.36

GARLAND, STEPHEN

98888 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

A Status Hearing MPD

McCullough, Melanie

Aaron Wilson PDO

Doug Stinson

OC 5/20 Trial 10/21 Codef: E. Coker

HAWK, ANTARIO D

98981 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule II CDS

A Arraignment LSP

Yocom, Jimbo

Ronald Miciotto

Doug Stinson

Defense continued from 6/24 St Conf 9/30

HUEY, MARCUS D

98985 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

A Status Hearing MPD

McCullough, Melanie

Aaron Wilson PDO

Doug Stinson

OC 6/10 Trial 10/21

IRBY, TOMMI JO

98460 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

A Status Hearing MPD

McCullough, Melanie

Charles Bradshaw

Doug Stinson

Defense filed MTC to today Trial 10/21

IVERSON, MAURCIONIO L.

98345-CT.1 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence

98345-CT.2 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence

98345-CT.3 Simple Escape

98345A-CT.1 Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense

98345A-CT.2 Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense

A Status Hearing WPSD

Yocom, Jimbo

Carey Ellis

Doug Stinson

BDCC Trial 10/21

JACKSON, LADARREN

INCOMING Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule II CDS

INCOMING Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule I CDS

INCOMING Possession of Marijuana or Synthetic Cannabinoids

A Bond Return LSP

Determine Counsel

Mike Nerren

ARR 9/9

KELLEY, CRYSTAL

INCOMING Possession of Schedule II CDS

A Arraignment SPRING

Larrion Hillman

Mike Nerren

OC 6/10 No report. ARR 9/9

LEE, JAQUAN LEKEL

99093-CT.1 Illegal Use/Possession/Control of Weapons – Crime of Violence or CDS

99093-CT.2 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule I CDS

A Arraignment WPSD

Yocom, Jimbo

Aaron Wilson PDO

Doug Stinson

OC 7/1 St Conf 9/30 Trial 12/2

LOPE, MELANIE E.

98900 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

A Bond Return MPD

McCullough, Melanie

Mary Ellen Halterman

Charles Smith

BRD only Next St Conf 9/9 Trial 12/16

MARTIN, MICHAEL SHANE

99060A Simple Battery

A Arraignment Bond Return Date WPSD

Yocom, Jimbo

Determine Counsel

Doug Stinson

FFD 9/6 Please assign to Division D to follow codef. Codef: C. Martin

MARTIN, TONY

98733-CT.1 Aggravated Flight From An Officer Where Human Life Is Endangered

98733-CT.2 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

A Status Hearing WPSD

Yocom, Jimbo

Patrick Jefferson

Doug Stinson

BDCC OC 7/15 Trial 10/21

MORALES, AUSTIN

99006 Illegal Use/Possession/Control of Weapons – Crime of Violence or CDS

A Status Hearing SPRING

McCullough, Melanie

Aaron Wilson PDO

Doug

Stinson

BDCC OC 6/24 Trial 10/21 Codef: B. Cooper

NOLAN, DEMARIO DAMON

99092 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

A Arraignment MPD

McCullough, Melanie

Aaron Wilson PDO

Doug Stinson

BDCC St Conf 9/4 Trial 12/2

PACKARD, II, RICHARD P

97448 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

97448A Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence

A Status Hearing WPSD

Yocom, Jimbo

Eric Johnson

Doug Stinson

OC 4/26 Trial 10/21

POTTS, JAMES L.

98825 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

A Status Hearing WPSD

McCullough, Melanie

Carey Ellis

Doug Stinson

OC 4/22 Trial 10/21 Review of rehab status.

QUINONEZ, RUDY

98818 Second Degree Battery

A Status Hearing MPD

Yocom, Jimbo

Mary Ellen Halterman

Doug Stinson

OC 6/24 Trial 10/21

RICHARDSON, JEREMIAH JEJUAN

98828 Possession Or Dealing In Unregistered Or Illegally Transferred Weapons

A Status Hearing MPD

Holland, Hugo

Aaron Wilson PDO

Doug Stinson

OC 5/24 Trial 10/21

RICHARDSON, JEREMIAH JEJUAN

98915-CT.1 Aggravated Flight From An Officer Where Human Life Is Endangered

98915-CT.2 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence

A Status Hearing MPD

Holland, Hugo

Aaron Wilson PDO

Doug Stinson

OC 5/24 Trial 10/21 BRD 8/26

ROGERS, CODY

99039 Flight From An Officer

A Arraignment WPSD

Yocom, Jimbo

Mary Ellen Halterman

Charles Smith

BDCC Defendant arrested on BW issued 6/28 FFD 9/13

RUGLEY, JR., CARL

98984-CT.1 Aggravated Flight From An Officer Where Human Life Is Endangered

98984-CT.2 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence

98984-CT.3 Possession Of Firearm Or Carrying Concealed Weapon By Convicted Felon

A Status Hearing MPD

Holland, Hugo

Aaron Wilson PDO

Doug Stinson

BDCC OC 6/24 Trial 10/21

SMITH, TADARION

99098 Ct. 1 Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense

99098 Ct. 2 Theft Under $1,000.00

A Arraignment MPD

WEBSTER, MISD

Randall Robinson

Doug Stinson

OC 7/8

STEPHENS, MARCUS T

98521 Illegal Possession Of Stolen Firearms

A Status Hearing LSP

Yocom, Jimbo

Aaron Wilson PDO

Doug Stinson

OC 4/22 Trial 10/21

TARAVELLA, HANSON MCHALE

98684 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

A Status Hearing MPD

McCullough, Melanie

Kammi Whatley

Doug Stinson

OC 7/12 Trial 12/2 Codef: R. Dunn

TARAVELLA, HANSON MCHALE

99003 Simple Battery

A For Further Disposition WPSD

WEBSTER, MISD

KammiWhatley

Doug Stinson

OC 7/12

TEAGLE, DANNY

98874 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – Third Offense

A Status Hearing LSP

McCullough, Melanie

Aaron Wilson PDO

Doug Stinson

OC 4/22 Trial 12/2

TEAL, JAYLON

96254 Illegal Use/Possession/Control of Weapons – Crime of Violence or CDS

A Status Hearing MPD

Yocom, Jimbo

Patrick Jefferson

Doug Stinson

BDCC OC 7/15 Trial 12/2

Codef: S. Batton

TEAL, JAYLON

98186A Illegal Use Of A Firearm During A Crime Of Violence

A Status Hearing MPD

Holland, Hugo

Patrick Jefferson

Doug Stinson

BDCC OC 7/15 Trial 12/2

TIMS, RANDALL L.

98295 Possession Of Firearm Or Carrying Concealed Weapon By Convicted Felon

A Status Hearing MPD

Holland, Hugo

Eric Johnson

Doug Stinson

OC 7/15 Trial 10/21

WALTMAN, TONY

98580 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Two Grams or More But Less Than Twenty-Eight Grams)

A Status Hearing WPSD

McCullough, Melanie

Christopher Stahl

Doug Stinson

OC 6/24 Trial 10/21

WEATHERS, KENDRICK

98939 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

A Status Hearing MPD

McCullough, Melanie

Aaron Wilson PDO

Doug Stinson

OC 6/24 Trial 10/21

WHEELER, JR., FABIAN A.

98605 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence

A Status Hearing MPD

Yocom, Jimbo

John Bokenfohr

Doug Stinson

OC 4/26 Trial 10/21 Co-Def: S. Wheeler

WHEELER, SHANTANI

98605 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence

A Status Hearing MPD

Yocom, Jimbo

John Bokenfohr

Doug Stinson

OC 4/26 Trial 10/21 Co-Def F. Wheeler

WILCOX, ANASTASIA CELESTE

99120 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS

A Arraignment WPSD

McCullough, Melanie

Larrion Hillman

Mike Nerren

WPJ St Conf 9/23 Trial 12/16

WILLIAMS, NATHANAEL

98980-CT.1 Battery of a Police Officer While in Custody or While Detained

98980-CT.2 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence

98980-CT.3 Attempted Aggravated Escape

A Contradictory Hearing WPSD

Holland, Hugo

Aaron Wilson PDO

Doug Stinson

BDCC Pro se Motion to Dismiss

WILLIAMS, NATHANAEL

98980-CT.1 Battery of a Police Officer While in Custody or While Detained

98980-CT.2 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence

98980-CT.3 Attempted Aggravated Escape

A Status Hearing WPSD

Holland, Hugo

Aaron Wilson PDO

Doug Stinson

BDCC OC 6/24 Trial 10/21

WILLIS, ROBERT LEE

99108 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

A Arraignment SAPD

McCullough, Melanie

Aaron Wilson PDO

Doug Stinson

BDCC St Conf 9/4 Trial 10/21

WILSON, THOMAS MICHAEL

99088 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

A Arraignment WPSD

McCullough, Melanie

Aaron Wilson PDO

Doug Stinson

OC 6/24 St Conf 9/4 Trial 10/21

WRIGHT, TEENIA

99091 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

A Arraignment Bond Return Date MPD

McCullough, Melanie

Determine Counsel

Michael O. Craig

St Conf 9/16 Trial 11/18

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The following are scheduled to appear in Webster Parish District Court Monday, August 5

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

ALLUMS, DONALD

98395-CT.1 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule II CDS

98395-CT.2 Possession Of Firearm Or Carrying Concealed Weapon By Convicted Felon

B Status Hearing MPD

Holland, Hugo

Patrick Jefferson

Michael O. Craig

OC 5/29 Trial 11/18 Co defs L. Rabb, B. Fielding

BAILES, BRITTON KAINE

98820 Felony Carnal Knowledge Of A Juvenile

B Status Hearing MPD

Holland, Hugo

Robert Moore

Michael O. Craig

OC 5/29 Trial 11/18 Co def J. Hardiman

BRIGGS, JEREMY OBRIAN

97901 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule I CDS

B Status Hearing MPD

McCullough, Melanie

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

ZOOM 11:30am Madison Correctional Center Trial 11/18

Please make sure forfeiture of $2,604.00 in US Currency is part of any plea/sentencing agreement.

BROWN, BILLIE JO

98711 Improper Supervision of a Minor by Parent or Legal Custodian

B For Further Disposition WPSD

WEBSTER, MISD

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

OC 5/31

BROWN, BILLIE JO

98545 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

B Status Hearing MPD

McCullough, Melanie

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

OC 5/31 Trial 11/18

BROWN, MARILYN

98931-CT.1 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS

98931-CT.2 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS

98931-CT.3 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS

98931-CT.4 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS

98931-CT.5 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS

98931-CT.6 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS

B Status Hearing SPRING

McCullough, Melanie

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

WPJ Trial 11/18

BURNS, DEMARCUS L.

99086 Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense

B For Further Disposition MPD

MISD, ATTORNEY

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

BDCC OC 7/19

CANTU, STEVEN

98814 Home Improvement Fraud

B Status Hearing WPSD

Yocom, Jimbo

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

OC 5/29 Trial 11/18 Restitution per report- $4,125.00, plus $618.75 fee = $4,743.75 total

COLLINS, JR, HOWARD JEROME

97082A Criminal Street Gangs and Patterns of Criminal Street Gang Activity

B Status Hearing MPD

Yocom, Jimbo

Sarah Giddens PDO

Michael O. Craig

BDCC Trial 11/18

COLLINS, JR, HOWARD JEROME

98186A Illegal Use Of A Firearm During A Crime Of Violence

B Status Hearing MPD

Holland, Hugo

Sarah Giddens PDO

Michael O. Craig

BDCC OC 5/31 Trial 11/18

COMPTON, JAMES DANIEL

98290-CT.1 Distribution of a Schedule III CDS

98290-CT.2 Distribution of a Schedule III CDS

B Probation Violation Hearing SPRING

McCullough, Melanie

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

BDCC Officer G. Hayes

COOPER, ISIAH VEREON

98746 Armed Robbery

B Status Hearing SPRING

Yocom, Jimbo

Kammi Whatley

Michael O. Craig

BDCC Trial 11/18 Co defs S. Holden, A. Gay, K. Harris

CRAIG, DAVID

99047 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

B Status Hearing WPSD

McCullough, Melanie

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

BDCC Trial 11/18

DICKEY, TIMOTHY S

98914 Home Invasion

B Status Hearing CVPD

Yocom, Jimbo

Carey Ellis

Michael O. Craig

BDCC Trial 11/18

DILLARD, KEANDRE R.

99022 Domestic Abuse Child Endangerment

B Status Hearing MPD

McCullough, Melanie

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

BDCC Trial 11/18

EASON, SR, REGGIE WAYNE

98927 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Two Grams or More But Less Than Twenty-Eight Grams)

B Status Hearing MPD

McCullough, Melanie

Patrick Jefferson

Michael O. Craig

BDCC Trial 11/18

FIELDING, BRIAN EVERETT

98394-CT.1 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule II CDS

98394-CT.2 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule I CDS

B Status Hearing MPD

Holland, Hugo

Carey Ellis

Michael O. Craig

OC 5/29 Trial 11/18 Co defs L. Rabb, D. Allums

FLOURNOY, JADA

98844-CT.1 Domestic Abuse Child Endangerment

98844-CT.2 Simple Criminal Damage To Property

Valued At $1,000.00 Or More But Under $50,000

B Status Hearing WPSD

Yocom, Jimbo

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

OC 5/29 Trial 11/18

FORT, DONAVAN XAVIER

INCOMING Criminal Street Gangs and Patterns of Criminal Street Gang Activity

B Arraignment MPD

Yocom, Jimbo

Alonzo Jackson

Michael O. Craig

OC 2/12

GAY, ANTONIO

98746 Armed Robbery

B Status Hearing SPRING

Yocom, Jimbo

Mary Ellen Halterman

Michael O. Craig

BDCC Trial 11/18 Co defs: I. Cooper, S. Holden, K. Harris

GILL, DEAUDRICK

98905 CT 1 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule I CDS

98905 CT 2 Illegal Use/Possession/Control of Weapons – Crime of Violence or CDS

B Status Hearing MPD

Yocom, Jimbo

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

OC 5/6 Trial 11/18

GIPSON, DARKENDRIUS

98537-CT.1 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS (Less Than Twenty-Eight Grams)

98537-CT.2 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS (Less Than Twenty-Eight Grams)

98537-CT.3 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS (Twenty-Eight Grams or More)

98537-CT.4 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule II CDS (Less Than Twenty-Eight Grams)

B Status Hearing SPRING

McCullough, Melanie

Carey Ellis

Michael O. Craig

BDCC Trial 11/18

GOLLMAN, JOSH JOJUAN

99031 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

99031A Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

B Status Hearing LSP

McCullough, Melanie

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

OC 7/1 Trial 11/18

GRANT, SHAKAYLA LASHUN

98598 Aggravated Criminal Damage To Property

B Arraignment SPRING

Yocom, Jimbo

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

OC 5/31 St Conf 9/16 Trial 11/18 Possible restitution in this case.

GREEN, GAVIN MICHAEL

98113-CT.1 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

98113-CT.2 Monetary Instrument Abuse

B Probation Violation Hearing WPSD

McCullough, Melanie

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

COURT CALL 9:45am Bossier Max Officer L. Martin

GREEN, JARAI

98919 Aggravated Battery

B Status Hearing MPD

Holland, Hugo

Patrick Jefferson

Michael O. Craig

OC 5/31 Trial 11/18

HAMMONTREE, MATTHEW A.

INCOMING Theft Of A Firearm – 1St Offense

B Arraignment SPRING

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

OC 6/10 No report. ARR 9/16

HARDIMAN, JOHNATHAN

98820 Felony Carnal Knowledge Of A Juvenile

B Status Hearing MPD

Holland, Hugo

Gregory Johnson

Michael O. Craig

OC 4/8 Trial 11/18 Co def B. Bailes

HARRIS, COLLIN

INCOMING Criminal Street Gangs and Patterns of Criminal Street Gang Activity

B Arraignment MPD

Yocom, Jimbo

Patrick Jefferson

Michael O. Craig

OC 2/12

HARRIS, JR., KELVIN

98746 Armed Robbery

B Status Hearing SPRING

Yocom, Jimbo

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

BDCC Trial 11/18 Co defs I. Cooper, A. Gay, S. Holden

HARRIS, TYCHRISTOPHER

INCOMING Criminal Street Gangs and Patterns of Criminal Street Gang Activity

B Arraignment MPD

Yocom, Jimbo

Patrick Jefferson

Michael O. Craig

OC 2/12

HAWK, SIDNEY LEE

98405 Possession Of Firearm Or Carrying Concealed Weapon By Convicted Felon

B Status Hearing MPD

McCullough, Melanie

Carey Ellis

Michael O. Craig

OC 5/31 Trial 11/18

HEGGAR, KAMERON

INCOMING Criminal Street Gangs and Patterns of Criminal Street Gang Activity

B Arraignment MPD

Yocom, Jimbo

Aaron Wilson PDO

Michael O. Craig

OC 2/12

HOLDEN, SHIKEL

98746 Armed Robbery

B Status Hearing SPRING

Yocom, Jimbo

Charles Bradshaw

Michael O. Craig

OC 5/29 Trial 11/18 Co defs I. Cooper, A. Gay, K. Harris

HUDSON, BRANDON

86784 Sim Burglary Of An Inhabited Dwelling

B Hearing WPSO

Holland, Hugo

Jacqueline Scott

Michael O. Craig

Defense Motion to Re-Sentence Requesting Benefit of Article 893

HUDSON, KHALIA A

98842 Attempted Aggravated Arson

B Status Hearing WPSD

Yocom, Jimbo

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

OC 5/29 Trial 11/18

KELLEY, GINGER L.

98846 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

B Status Hearing MPD

McCullough, Melanie

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

OC 5/29 Trial 11/18

KEY, TARIQ M.

98291 Possession Of Firearm Or Carrying Concealed Weapon By Convicted Felon

B Status Hearing DIPD

Yocom, Jimbo

Shante’ Wells

Michael O. Craig

OC 4/8 Defense to file Motion to Continue Trial 11/18

KIMBLE, ARIEN JERROD JOKEE

99123 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Two Grams or More But Less Than Twenty-Eight Grams)

B Arraignment MPD

McCullough, Melanie

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

BDCC St Conf 9/16 Trial 11/18

LARD, DJIMON HETONIUS

97082A Criminal Street Gangs and Patterns of Criminal Street Gang Activity

B Status Hearing MPD

Yocom, Jimbo

Kurt Goins PDO

Michael O. Craig

OC 4/12 Defense to file Motion to Continue to 9/20 Trial 11/18

LEWIS, DEKERION

98775 Forgery

98775A Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense

B Arraignment MPD

Holland, Hugo

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

BDCC Arraign on new arrest, docket #98775A Trial 10/11

LEWIS, DEKERION

98775 Forgery

98775A Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense

B Status Hearing MPD

Holland, Hugo

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

*OC 5/31 Trial 11/18

LEWIS, DETERMON

98832 Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense

B For Further Disposition CPD

MISD, ATTORNEY

F. Gipson

Michael O. Craig

OC 5/31

MASINGILL, CHRISTIAN L.

98867 Possession of Schedule II CDS

B Status Hearing PP

McCullough, Melanie

Charles Bradshaw

Michael O. Craig

BDCC Trial 11/18

MAYFIELD, KRISTINE D

98706-CT.1 Distribution of a Schedule IV CDS

98706-CT.2 Distribution of a Schedule IV CDS

98706-CT.3 Distribution of a Schedule IV CDS

B Status Hearing SPRING

McCullough, Melanie

Mary Ellen Halterman

Michael O. Craig

OC 5/29 Trial 11/18

MILES, KENNY DEWAYNE

98779 Aggravated Assault With a Firearm

B Status Hearing MPD

Yocom, Jimbo

Patrick Jefferson

Michael O. Craig

OC 5/29 Trial 11/18

MILLER, DEMETRIUS

99124 Obstruction Of Justice

B Arraignment MPD

Yocom, Jimbo

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

BDCC St Conf 9/16 Trial 11/18

MITCHELL, DARIEN D.

99125-CT.1 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule I CDS

99125-CT.2 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule II CDS

B Arraignment MPD

McCullough, Melanie

Carey Ellis

Michael O. Craig

OC 7/1 St Conf 10/11

MOORE, DEANDRE L

98330 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence

B Status Hearing MPD

Yocom, Jimbo

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

OC 5/29 Trial 11/18

MOORE, KENYASKEY WILLIAMS

98871-CT.1 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence

98871-CT.2 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

98871-CT.3 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence

98871-CT.4 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Two Grams or More But Less Than Twenty-Eight Grams)

98871-CT.5 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Two Grams or More But Less Than Twenty-Eight Grams)

98871-CT.6 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

98871-CT.7 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

B Status Hearing MPD

Holland, Hugo

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

OC 4/22 Trial 11/18

NAPIER, JAMES DRAKE

98085 Illegal Use Of Weapons Or Dangerous Instrumentalities

B Status Hearing CVPD

Yocom, Jimbo

Eric Johnson

Michael O. Craig

COURT CALL 11 a.m. Caddo Correctional Center Trial 11/18 Co def: N. Stevens

NEAL, JESSICA ALISON

98987A Theft Under $1,000.00

B For Further Disposition WPSD

Yocom, Jimbo

Mary Ellen Halterman

Michael O. Craig

OC 6/10 Co def T. Reno

PARKER, CAMERON

INCOMING Criminal Street Gangs and Patterns of Criminal Street Gang Activity

B Arraignment MPD

Yocom, Jimbo

Trinicia Farris PDO

Michael O. Craig

OC 10/9

PENNINGTON, DERRICK NELSON

98364-CT.1 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS

98364-CT.2 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS

B Status Hearing WPSD

Holland, Hugo

Carey Ellis

Michael O. Craig

OC 5/31 Trial 11/18

RABB, LASHUNDA L.

98395-CT.1 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule II CDS

98395-CT.2 Possession Of Firearm Or Carrying Concealed Weapon By Convicted Felon

B Status Hearing MPD

Holland, Hugo

Patrick Jefferson

Michael O. Craig

OC 5/29 Trial 11/18 Co def B. Fielding, D. Allums

RADFORD, KALELAH

98977 Theft of $1,000 or More but Less than $5000

B Status Hearing MPD

McCullough, Melanie

Keith Whiddon Michael O. Craig

OC 6/24 Trial 11/18

RAY, COREY MATTHEW

96825 Racketeering

B Status Hearing WPSD

Holland, Hugo

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

BDCC Trial 11/18 Please make sure forfeiture of 2002 Dodge pickup is part of any plea/sentencing agreement.

RAY, COREY MATTHEW

97495 Hit and Run Driving

97495A-Ct.1 Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle

97495A-Ct.2 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

B For Further Disposition LSP

McCullough, Melanie

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

BDCC

RAY, COREY MATTHEW

96774 Simple Battery

B For Further Disposition WPSD

McCullough, Melanie

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

BDCC

RENO, TAYLOR

98987 Simple Burglary

B Status Hearing WPSD

Yocom, Jimbo

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

OC 6/10 Trial 11/18 Co def J. Neal

RUSHING, NIKKI COURTNEY

98735 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Two Grams or More But Less Than Twenty-Eight Grams)

B Status Hearing DIPD

Yocom, Jimbo

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

OC 5/29 Trial 11/18

SANDERS, MICHAEL BRIAN

98480 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – Third Offense

B Status Hearing MPD

McCullough, Melanie

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

OC 5/29 Trial 11/18

SANDERS, VANDEE

98250 CT. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

98250 CT. 2 Speeding 25 & OVER

98250 CT. 3 Possession of Marijuana or Synthetic

Cannabinoids

B For Further Disposition LSP

McCullough, Melanie

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

OC 4/12

SHELBY, JAREL EDWARD

98331 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule II CDS

98331A Possession of Schedule II CDS – Oxycodone

B Status Hearing MPD

Yocom, Jimbo

Mary Ellen Halterman

Michael O. Craig

OC 5/31 Trial 11/18

SHYNE, LAVERTO

INCOMING Criminal Street Gangs and Patterns of Criminal Street Gang Activity

B Arraignment MPD

Yocom, Jimbo

Kammi Whatley

Michael O. Craig

OC 2/12

SIMS, JALESHIA

98945 Ct. 1 Possession of a CDS I Marijuana (Fourteen Grams or Less)

98945 Ct. 2 Improper Child Restraint

B Remand MPD

MISD, ATTORNEY

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

OC 5/29

SNEED, JR, DENNIS D

98801A Domestic Abuse Child Endangerment

98801 Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense

B Arraignment WPSD

Yocom, Jimbo

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

BDCC Trial 11/18

SNEED, JR, DENNIS D

97484 Theft of $5000 or More but Less than $25,000

B Status Hearing WPSD

Holland, Hugo

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

BDCC Trial 11/18

Restitution per victim impact statement- $22,500.00 for replacement of 4500 ft of wire stolen, plus $3,375.00 fee=

$25,875.00 total

SPECKS, JOSHUA

97954 Illegal Use/Possession/Control of Weapons – Crime of Violence or CDS

B Status Hearing LSP

Yocom, Jimbo

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

OC 5/31 Trial 11/18 Please make forfeiture of firearm part of any plea/sentence.

STILES, ALANNA NICOLE

98373B Possession of a Schedule IV CDS

B Status Hearing MPD

McCullough, Melanie

Mary Ellen Halterman

Michael O. Craig

OC 5/29 Trial 11/18

STILES, ALANNA NICOLE

98373A Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence

B Status Hearing WPSD

McCullough, Melanie

Mary Ellen Halterman

Michael O. Craig

OC 5/29 Trial 11/18 Co def H. Williams

TAYLOR IV, ALBERT W

97082 Criminal Street Gangs and Patterns of Criminal Street Gang Activity

B Status Hearing MPD

Yocom, Jimbo

Charles Kammer

Michael O. Craig

OC 4/12 Trial 11/18

TAYLOR, ALDARAVION

97082 Criminal Street Gangs and Patterns of Criminal Street Gang Activity

B Status Hearing MPD

Yocom, Jimbo

Charles Kammer

Michael O. Craig

OC 4/12 Trial 11/18

THORNTON, TYLER

98102 Ct. 1 Speeding 16-24 MPH

98102 Ct. 2 Unlawful Sales Of Tobacco To A Person Under the Age of 21

98102 Ct. 3 Operating a Vehicle with an Expired Motor Vehicle Inspection

98102 Ct. 4 Displaying/Possessing An Invalid Registration Certificate Or Registration Number Plate

B For Further Disposition LSP

MISD, ATTORNEY

Mary Jackson

Michael O. Craig

BDCC

THORNTON, TYLER

INCOMING Criminal Street Gangs and Patterns of Criminal Street Gang Activity

B Arraignment MPD

Yocom, Jimbo

Mary Jackson

Michael O. Craig

BDCC

THORNTON, TYLER

98186A Illegal Use Of A Firearm During A Crime Of Violence

B Arraignment MPD

Holland, Hugo

Mary Jackson

Michael O. Craig

BDCC St Conf 9/16 Trial 11/18

TURNER, WENDELL B.

98587 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Two Grams or More But Less Than Twenty-Eight Grams)

B Status Hearing MPD

McCullough, Melanie

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

Defense filed Motion to Continue on 6/6 to 8/5 Trial 11/18

TURNER, WENDELL B.

98834 Ct. 1 Simple Battery

98834 Ct. 2 Entry On Or Remaining In Places Or On Land After Being Forbidden

B For Further Disposition WPSD

McCullough, Melanie

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

Defense filed Motion to Continue on 6/6 to 8/5

WARREN, DEONTE DEROKO

98664 Possession Of Firearm Or Carrying Concealed Weapon By Convicted Felon

B Status Hearing MPD

Yocom, Jimbo

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

Defense motion to recall bench warrant, BW issued 5/29

WASHINGTON, KENTRAVIAN

99127 Unauthorized Entry Of An Inhabited Dwelling

B Arraignment MPD

Yocom, Jimbo

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

OC 6/24 St Conf 9/16 Trial 11/18

WHITE, BREAUNA LASHAE

98408 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

B Status Hearing SPRING

McCullough, Melanie

F. Gipson

Michael O. Craig

OC 5/13 Trial 11/18

WHITE, III, NATHANIEL

INCOMING Criminal Street Gangs and Patterns of Criminal Street Gang Activity

B Arraignment MPD

Yocom, Jimbo

Patrick Jefferson

Michael O. Craig

OC 2/12

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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

Glenbrook Apache 3-man scramble golf tournament. Follow Glenbrook Booster Club Fan page on Facebook for more information.

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 following civil suits were filed with the Webster Parish Clerk of Court the week of July 26 through August 1. Civil suits are a matter of public record.

July 26

Betty Lou Black Kitchens Young, succession over $125K, probate.

Myron Myron Miller, succession over $125K, probate.

21st Mortgage Corp. vs. Patty Lunsford Aultman, executory process.

July 29

Marion Dwight Riggans, succession under $125K, probate.

Megan Litton vs. Rocky Young, Cross Keys Construction Co., United Fire & Indemnity Co., damages.

Sara Magnum vs. Jesse Ruybal Jr., protective order.

July 30

Linda Holt Moorehead, succession over $125K, probate.

Autovest LLC vs. Troy L. Courtney, Diakeijah Hawthorne, monies due.

Tashayla Dudley vs. Cedrick Dorall Carr, protective order.

Cavalry SPV LLC, as assignee of Citibank vs. Jacey D. Nix, monies due.

Sarah McNeill vs. Caleb McNeill, protective order.

July 31

Gulfco of Louisiana vs. Courtney Danielle Jenkins, monies due.

Discover Bank vs. Janie M. Watson, monies due.

Discover Bank vs. Pamela K. Horton, monies due.

Southern Arkansas University vs. Jacquez Deonte Thomas, monies due.

Brad Simpson vs. Lindsay Simpson, divorce w/children.

August 1

Icie Mae Gooding, succession under $125K, probate.

21st Mortgage Corporation vs. Christopher Corbit, Nancy M. Corbit, executory process.

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Tony Adams

July 8, 1969 – July 30, 2024

Shongaloo, La.

Visitation: 5 until 7 p.m. Friday, August 2, 2024, Bailey Funeral Home, Springhill.

Graveside service: 10 a.m. Saturday, August 3, 2024, Old Shongaloo Cemetery.

Memorial service: 1 p.m. following graveside at Evening Light Tabernacle, 17500 Hwy. 371, Minden.

Norman Douglas McMillon

June 6, 1949 – July 29, 2024

Minden, La.

Visitation: 9 a.m. Saturday, August 3, Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Minden.

Funeral service: immediately following at 10 a.m.

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 Jeannie Petrus

Overall, the look was effortless chic with a twist of color.

A white Twin Sister dress that fit Gabby Godfrey like a glove.  It was the first photo shoot created by the then 17-year-old aspiring model from Natchitoches that would be the foundation of a portfolio for a hopeful future career in modeling and fashion design.

Halfway into the photo shoot, the photographer, Jess Roberts, suggested wearing a colorful headband that Gabby had packed in her bag that day.  It was the headband her grandmother, Ginny Carbo of Alexandria, had purchased for her as a Christmas gift in a local boutique.

Oh, that headband.

It was that headband that catapulted Gabby onto an exciting and…totally unexpected…path to fulfilling her dream of becoming a model.

“After receiving the photo gallery from Jess, I immediately chose my favorites and posted them on Instagram; tagging all of the designers of each piece I wore,” said Gabby.  “I received hundreds of likes and comments, many of which asked about the headband.  They loved the photos, but LOVED the headband and wanted to know where I got it.”  

Gabby could have just told everyone it was purchased at a small boutique in Alexandria, but she wanted to know more.  She began researching the company that made it and was blown away by what she discovered.

Alivia, a company started by Jovana Mullins in 2018, turns artwork, created by individuals with disabilities, into inspiring fashion apparel. 

It was this headband piece that began with artwork created by an individual with a disability participating in art therapy.  Alivia pays each artist for the use of his/her artwork, and then 10 percent of every purchase is donated to their associated nonprofit art therapy program.  Also, each garment includes a scannable tag which credits the artist responsible for the design.  Jovana then uses her own expertise and inspiration to create the fashion apparel.

Gabby was touched to learn the origin of the headband she wore, and it was not long before she was honored to receive a response from Jovana.

“We would love to work with you,” read the response.

At the time, Gabby was a senior at St. Mary’s Catholic School, leading a busy life with classes, extracurricular activities and leadership roles at school and in the community.  It was hard for her to break away from her studies and school activities.

But as soon as Gabby graduated from high school in May of 2024, she was invited by Jovanna to come to New York for a photo shoot to model the Alivia brand and to meet some of the talented creators behind the designs.  

During planning, it was discovered that Gabby and Jovana had a mutual family friend, Peyton Tillman, founder of and designer for the New York clothing company, Taylor Tillman.  Jovana and Peyton worked together to coordinate a combined photo shoot for Alivia and Taylor Tillman in Greenwich Village in New York City.  

“Having the opportunity to work with Jovana and Peyton was an experience I will never forget. Their overall mission and passion to give back through fashion was very inspirational, and I am forever grateful for the opportunity and guidance that they have given me.  

“I also had the privilege to meet Charlotte and Victoria,” said Gabby; “two absolutely beautiful girls who inspired the prints for the dresses I modeled that day.  Victoria was fun, very kind, and focused; Charlotte was outgoing and full of personality.  I instantly fell in love with both of them.”

Since the recent photo shoot in New York, Gabby continues to work with Jovana, helping to bring awareness to the mission of Alivia.  Jovana, who was impressed that Gabby researched the Alivia brand, shares a passion for not just doing what she loves, but doing it with a purpose.

“I love the story behind Alivia and how it showcases the talents of artists with disabilities,” she said.  “If I am going to have modeling opportunities, I would love to continue in the direction of doing so for a cause, or for brands that give back to the community.  

For now, Gabby is holding on to the lucky Alivia headband she wore in that first photo shoot.  She has brought it along on every photo shoot in the last two years.  

Some of her modeling and work experience includes attending the Coco Rocha Model Camp in New York, and the Mad Hatter’s Luncheon and Style Show in Lafayette, which benefitted Acadiana Symphony Orchestra music education programs.  She also modeled for Ames Layne and Zepp Air at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and the Natchitoches Regional Airport, which along with Lynn Sanders Art and Alivia, were featured in the Fall 2023 edition of LOLA Magazine.  

In December of 2023, she modeled for the Church Street Inn in Natchitoches, and Jovana sent Gabby several items from Alivia to incorporate in a holiday photo shoot that took place at the Windsor Court Hotel in New Orleans.  

In the fall, Gabby plans to attend Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and pursue a degree in Textiles, Apparel Design and Merchandising.  Gabby also continues to work with Simone Foreman of Images Model & Talent Agency in Lafayette.  She is hoping that her schedule will allow her to intern for Alivia in New York next summer, and to attend the European Model Showcase in Paris.  In the future, she aspires to create and design her own fashion apparel and accessories, similar to Alivia.

“It is surreal to think about how all of this came together from wearing a unique headband in my first portfolio photo shoot,” she said.

That Alivia headband.

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By Bonnie Culverhouse

A Bossier City man charged with first degree murder was in 26th Judicial District Court Monday for a status conference that reportedly turned into a shouting match.

Sources said Jacorein Richardson was expected to accept a plea agreement offered by Assistant District Attorney Hugo Holland. However, when Richardson changed his mind, “folks from both sides started yelling at each other and the courtroom had to be cleared.”

According to court minutes, the August 12, 2024 trial is reset for December 16, 2024 as priority no. 1, and there will be no continuances.

Richardson, who was 19 at the time, is accused of killing three-year-old Aldravion Taylor in a drive-by shooting on Plum Street in August 2021.

Two hours earlier, a 19-year-old man, identified as Damarion Richardson, was shot and killed in a convenience store parking lot on Second Street in Arcadia. Bienville sheriff’s detectives said Damarion Richardson of Arcadia and the alleged shooter, Shamichael Murphy, 24, also of Arcadia, had been involved in an ongoing feud.

“The night the baby was killed, (Jacorein Richardson) was in Arcadia at that time,” then-Minden Police Chief Steve Cropper said at the time of the incident. “We feel this was a retaliation to the death in Arcadia. Richardson was a cousin of the victim in that shooting.

“One of the men in the house on Plum Street was one of the ones arrested in the Bienville shooting,” Cropper continued. “He was not charged with the actual homicide, but he was charged with illegal use of a firearm. He was in the house on Plum Street when the drive-by shooting occurred.”

Jacorein Richardson was indicted for first degree murder by a grand jury in September 2021.

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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By Pat Culverhouse

Attempting to break into a Doyline residence put an Arkansas man in the crosshairs of a Webster Parish Sheriff’s deputy, and a suspicious person call eventually ended in a drug arrest.

Sheriff Jason Parker said Deputy Chris Madonna responded to a call of a suspicious person and found 30-year-old Michael D. Libbert of Hot Springs, Ark., on the grounds of a residence in the 1100 block of Hwy. 163 shortly before noon Tuesday.

Parker said Libbert reportedly was talking incoherently and seemed to be unaware of his surroundings when he was approached by Deputy Madonna. During questioning, the deputy reportedly noticed syringes in the grass where the suspect was standing.

A bulge in the suspect’s sock reportedly caught the deputy’s attention and a search uncovered a clear bag with a suspected crystal-like substance inside. In a bag containing personal items, a metal spoon with a similar substance and additional syringes reportedly were discovered.

Libbert is facing charges of disturbing the peace, possession of CDS Sch.II and possession of drug paraphernalia. He is currently being held in Bayou Dorcheat Correctional Center. Bond has not been set.

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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Thursday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 103. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

Clear, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Friday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 77.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 a.m. Mostly clear, with a low around 74.

* Information provided by National Weather Service.

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