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Boil Advisory
Month: September 2024
Series of air conditioner thefts may cool down after arrest of local man
By Pat Culverhouse
Minden police detectives have cooled off the person they believe is responsible for a series of air conditioner thefts over the past couple of months with the arrest of a 51-year-old local man.
Minden Chief of Police Jared McIver said Bobby Ray Anderson is being held on charges of felony theft, attempted felony theft, simple criminal damage to property and as a fugitive from the Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office following his Friday arrest. His bond has been set at a total of $18,500.
McIver said detectives have been looking into three thefts and one attempted theft of outside air conditioning units that began in August. One unit reportedly was taken from a Shreveport Rd. business while the others reportedly were stolen from residences in the same area.
“A witness was able to identify the suspect’s vehicle spotted at the residence of the attempted theft,” McIver said. “Detectives received the license plate of the suspect vehicle and discovered Anderson was the registered owner.”
MPD Det. Lt. Jason Smith the investigation revealed Anderson reportedly had sold compressors and other air conditioner parts to a local metal salvage yard several times in August and September.
“There was also other evidence uncovered during the course of our investigation,” Smith said. “We also learned he had an active arrest warrant in Bossier Parish for burglary. We arrested him at his residence without incident.”
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.
BDCC inmate walks away from work release program; extends stay in facility
By Pat Culverhouse
A Bayou Dorcheat Correctional Center inmate has extended his stay at the parish facility after walking away from his place of employment on a work release program.
Webster Parish Sheriff Jason Parker said 31-year-old William Blake Bailey was apprehended in Richland Parish one day after he left the business Friday where he was employed on the inmate work release program.
“When he was reported away from the business and did not return, our investigators went to work and determined he was in the Richland Parish area. We contacted Richland authorities and he was picked up,” Parker said. “He had only three weeks remaining on his sentence, but now he’s going to be with us a little longer without the privileges he once had.”
Parker said Bailey will be charged with simple escape; aggravated escape.
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.
New link Tuesday for new contest this week
Tomorrow (Tuesday) morning Week 4 of the Webster Parish Journal Pick’em Football Contest will kick off with a new link for you to click on to pick this week’s teams.
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Come back tomorrow to read all the news and play. Good luck and have fun!
Apaches fly by Eagles
By Travis Chapman
In week 3 of the regular season, the Glenbrook Apaches hopped on the big white bus and travelled 4-hours one way to soar over the Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy Eagles in their homecoming game by a score of 46-33. After finding out the rules for visitors attending, once they signed over their kidney, figured out which campus to park, then figured which shuttle you had to thumb down just to attend, I believe a more fitting moniker would’ve been “ARCA Divas.” In all reality, ARCA had a great facility that resembled that of a college stadium and the fans were very welcoming hosts.
The Apaches were set to receive the opening kickoff, but a muffed kick gave the Eagles the ball on the Apache 25. The Apaches’ defense answered the call in a tough situation and forced a field goal attempt that the Apaches would block! The offense took over on their own 35-yard line and went straight to work. The rifle arm of Senior Easton Sanders found the hands of Freshman speedster CP Carson Powell for a 47-yard touchdown. The Apaches took the early lead, 6-0.
The Eagles received the next kickoff and returned it great with their big-time speedster that will be playing at the next level and had a melodical short field drive. The Apaches’ defense forced a 4th and 5. The Eagles then got away with big time false start where the receiver was 3 yards past the line of scrimmage before the ball was snapped, and the Apaches’ corner expected the flag with how obvious it was, but no laundry littered the field which let the Eagle WR stand all by his lonesome in the end zone the very second the Eagle QB received the snap for an easy Eagle TD. The score knotted at 6-6 with tons of time left in the first.
The Apaches’ offense came back out reinvigorated from a lack luster performance a week ago at Bossier, to putting on an execution clinic. Sanders dropped a dime over the defenders with a beautiful touch to #2 Action Jackson Waller for a gain of 35-yards. The very next play, Waller took the hand off and followed his blockers for another gain of 35-yards. It set the Apaches up inside the 5-yard line where the outstanding offensive line literally pushed the Eagle D-Line through the back of the end zone where Vicious Cade Vining waltzed into the end zone untouched. The score widened 12-6 Apaches, and they wouldn’t look back the rest of the contest.
The Apaches’ defense stepped up big time, forced a fumble where it found the hands of Senior standout Jonathon Big Bad Bryant for the recovery to set the absolutely on-fire offense up at the 10 yard line of the Eagles. Two plays later, Sanders found Action Jackson on a swing pass for an untouched Apache TD. Slaid Lawler busted his way across the goal line for the 2-pt conversion to give the Apaches a further lead, 20-6 with inside a minute left in the first.
Big D-Boy Daivari Jackson led the defense to force a 3 and out by the Eagles and after the punt the Apache offense went back to moving the ball at will against a big and talented ARCA team. Now it was time for Silk Sonic Seth Mangrum to get his paws on the rock, and boy did he have himself a night. Seth took the first handoff 48 yards and nearly housed it but was tackled from behind by the Eagles speedy Corner/WR. Mangrum carved up the Eagle secondary mirroring Christian McCaffery as he bobbed and weaved like a Singer Sewing Machine to set up the big 3-back Vicious Vining that scored his second Tuddy of the night from 6 yards out as he left cleat prints up the Eagle LB’s chest. The Apaches furthered their lead 26-6 with 9:05 left in the first half.
Big D-Boy and Big Bad Bryant pushed the Eagles backward, each garnering a tackle-for-loss and forced another punt after only giving up one first down. The Apaches took over on the 20 and went to work moving the football with a great balanced attack. After moving the chains twice, the Apaches found themselves on a 4th and long. The rifle arm of Sanders found a perfect route run by the sure-handed freshman “The Dime” Darron Hollingsworth to pick up a first down and kept the drive alive. Sanders continued his passing dominance as he found Rage-Gage White for a gain of 17-yards. Sanders and Waller continued their connection as a dart was released from Sanders well before the break in the route from Waller and perfectly found the sticky hands of Waller for his second Tuddy of the night from 25-yards out. The Apaches grew the lead 32-6 with 1:13 left in the first half.
The Eagles’ extremely talented running back found a seam around the right edge on their first play from scrimmage after the ensuing kickoff and housed it 60-yards. Ladies and gentlemen, this kid is one of the fastest players in the state. When he crossed the goal line, there wasn’t a soul within 25 yards of him. He was THAT explosive. Nonetheless, the score narrowed 32-12. Silk Sonic Seth took us to the half by nearly housing another run of 40 yards.
The second half showed the Apaches’ defense with a little softness in the secondary coverage. The Eagles found a few plays that worked and converted after being behind the chains on 3rd and 20 and scored from a 3rd and 18 after huge plays from D-Boy who had multiple sacks on the night, and great open field tackling by Mangrum to back the Eagles way up, but busted coverage led to an uncontested score from 40 yards out by the Eagles’ speedy WR to narrow the score 32-18 in favor of the Apaches.
Mangrum received the ensuing kick and nearly housed it as well with a great return of 48 yards with T-Bubba Edwards in front trying to pave the way. The Apaches’ outstanding offense put it in the end zone after only 3 plays. Two of which added another 33 yards to Vining’s rushing total. Sanders and Waller stayed in sync as another pitch and catch from 27 yards out put Waller in the end zone for his THIRD score of the night. Apaches’ lead moved to 38-18. The Apaches’ defense continued to push the Eagles WAY behind the sticks, but as I mentioned earlier, they found a few plays that fooled the Apaches’ secondary and executed a perfect middle screen pass from 2nd and 18 to score again from 65-yards out. The score moved to 38-26 with 5:06 left in the third.
The Apaches’ offense looked to eat up the clock with a balanced running attack from Vicious Vining, Silk Sonic Seth, and Rage Gage. Sonic Seth reeled off another huge run of 30 yards, then sure handed Hollingsworth moved the chains on a beautiful curl route that setup The Rage-Gage White to follow Waller and Mangrum to the corner of the end zone for another TD. The play worked so well from 6 yards out, they decided to run it again for the 2-pt try and walked in the end zone to widen the gap, 46-26 Apaches. The Apaches’ defense continued to play great up front, but struggled mightily in the secondary as they gave up another huge pass play for an Eagle touchdown, but still led big 46-33. The defense got coached up and came up big toward the end of regulation with the Eagles threatening again, but Vicious Vining picked up his third sack of the night with D-Boy in pursuit on a key 4th down to turn the ball over to the Apaches. From there the offensive line dominated the Eagles D-Line as Vicious Vining and Sonic Seth crushed the homecoming comeback dreams of the Eagles as Vining picked up another 18 yards to his total and another 38 yards to Mangrum’s total as he averaged 8 yards a carry on the last drive where the Apaches entered victory formation inside the Eagle 25 yard line to secure the major road victory against a very big, athletic and fast 3A ARCA team, 46-33.
Your Apaches played great all night on both sides of the ball with a drastically improved offense that put up 550 yards of offense and 7 total TD’s that blew out a really good south LA team that will be a force to be reckoned with as they enter the LHSAA in the coming years, just as Glenbrook was short time ago! This was a huge team win for the Apaches as they were without several key players from injury and the youngsters stepped up and executed well all night. Your Apaches improved to 2-1 on the season and look to add another to the win column as they face off against the rivals of Cedar Creek next week at The Brook at 7 p.m. Let’s fill the stands for this outstanding group of young men and cheer them on to 3-1.
IT’S A GREAT DAY TO BE AN APACHE!!
Tide brings the Boot back to Minden
By Pat Culverhouse
Minden’s Crimson Tide used a smothering defense to completely shut down North Webster and take a 20-0 win Friday in Springhill. Minden moves to 3-0 on the young season while the Knights fall to 1-2.
North Webster managed only four first downs on the night and gained just 41 yards rushing on 35 attempts.
Minden’s Caylien Aubrey got the Tide on the scoreboard with 5:53 remaining in the first quarter when he squirted eight yards into the end zone to cap a short four-play, 24-yard scoring drive, the result of a fumble recovery. A missed PAT left the Tide up 6-0.
A Bryson Ranger 40-yard field goal built the lead to 9-0 with 4:10 remaining in the second quarter, a lead that stood for less than two minutes.
Minden’s Javen Calloway broke through to block a Knights’ punt, then scooped the ball and rambled15 yards to pay dirt. After a Knights’ penalty on the point after try moved the ball to the one-yard-line, quarterback Hudson Brown sneaked in for a two-point conversion and a Minden 17-0 lead with 2:34 remaining in the half.
Both defense units proved hard to penetrate, with Ranger’s second field goal of the game, a 26 yarder in the fourth quarter, providing the only scoring of the second half.
North Webster managed to keep the Tide bottled up deep in its end of the field for most of the third quarter, but the Tide defense managed to hold off any offense challenge.
While Minden’s stingy defense was doing its work, the North Webster unit held the Tide to 157 total yards on the evening on 41 attempts. Included in that total was 127 rushing yards on 34 tries.
Leading rushers for Minden were Caylien Aubrey with 54 yards on 10 attempts with one touchdown; Denarius Crowe rushed 11 times for 47 yards; Porter Neal had 19 yards on seven rushes; Kaiden Shine had 12 yards on three carries and Jaden Johnson carried once for four yards.
Brown threw for 30 yards with four completions in seven attempts with two interceptions. North Webster quarterback Christian Whitlock was one-for-four worth eight yards with one interception.
Leading North Webster runner was J’Kobe Lawson with 30 yards on eight attempts.
Minden kicks off District 1-4A play Friday, hosting Woodlawn at W.W.Williams Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. The Knights come to town fresh off a 28-0 wi over Lakeview.
Lakeside stands on business; routs Lions 62-0
By Scotty Blackwell
“The stars at night are big and bright [*clap *clap *clap *clap] deep in the heart of Sibley!” Well, the lights weren’t too bright Friday night for Coach Ware’s new and improved Lakeside Warriors in a huge blowout win against the struggling Plain Dealing Lions. The only thing the opposition won tonight was the coin toss and it was downhill from there. In front of an overflow crowd that featured cheerleaders of all ages from Lakeside JH and Central Elementary, the Warriors improved to 3-0, giving the scoreboard one heck of a work out.
On the first play from scrimmage the Lakeside fans were on their feet because Eli Santelices left every Lion wiping turf pellets off their faces. With just seconds into the ballgame, Warriors lead 7-0. A few plays into the ensuing Plain Dealing drive, Warrior Taron Riley shows off his vertical leap and snags an interception, setting up a James Maxie touchdown on the very next play. Warriors up 14-0 at the 8:40 mark in the 1st. A dominant stand by a stout Lakeside defense sees a quick three and out and the offense takes over again. If you blinked you missed it…yep, that quickly, QB Brock Case connects with Eli Santelices for a 34 yard rocket to improve to 21-0. Not much to report on the Lions’ offensive drive and the ball goes back to Lakeside. Brock Case wanted more attention and takes off for 35 yards and as soon as the chains could get moved downfield, he delivers a dart to Trevor Tharpe for six more. The PAT was no good this time and the score stands at 27-0. The first quarter seemed to never end, especially for Plain Dealing. Kan’t-stop-Kentravion Miller bull-dozed his way down the field for another impressive Lakeside touchdown. I’m not a stat-keeper but I think that was his only touch this entire game, but he made it count. The Warriors’ defense was up again and continued to dominate. Senior Coco Evans spent his birthday on Friday night blowing out the candles on the Plain Dealing Lions’ offense. He scoops up a fumble and runs it back for a touchdown. The horn finally sounds, ending the 1st quarter and the Warriors look untouchable, posting a score of 41-0.
In the 2nd quarter, Coach Ware decides to give the fans a glimpse into the future and sends out the second-string. However, these boys played as if they were starters and kept the shutout alive. Levi Bogdan and James Roberson continued to light up the scoreboard. Soon-to-be top dawgs in the holler, Peyton Campbell and Gage Williams raised some eyebrows with big time defensive plays.
As the halftime buzzer rang and the Warriors retreated to the “Ware”house for a short break, the huge crowd was entertained by a host of cheerleaders of all ages. There were smiles and high-fives everywhere, and the FFA cheeseburgers had the perfect amount of Tony’s seasoning. Man, I love Friday nights!
These Lakeside Warriors look really good. They are playing some aggressive, well-disciplined football. The coaching squad looks in sync. And the scoreboard reflects it. Tonight was a great night at Lakeside as the Warriors shutout the Lions 62-0. Let’s keep up the momentum. I’m certain that next week’s opponent is already scouting you guys out!
Say it with me, “It’s a great day to be a Warrior!”
Battle of the Boot ends in North Webster defeat
By Gray Haynes
On a warm night in Springhill, this Friday, parish rival Minden came to town to face the Knights for the Louisiana Army National Guard Battle of the Boot. This would be the first home game of the year for the Knights and a shut-out 20-0. Baucum-Farrar stadium was ready for the game with the fire department hanging a huge American flag in the South end zone and the Louisiana National Guard providing inflatable run-throughs for both teams. The game turned out to be a defensive struggle between the two teams.
North Webster took the opening kick off and was forced to punt. Minden ran the ball down the field gaining some momentum until they were picked off at the Knight’s 25 yard line by North Webster linebacker Jeremiah Washington. Two plays later North Webster fumbled the ball back to Minden as a runner fought for extra yards. A few plays later, the Tide scored on an eight yard run. The PAT was no good to make the score 6-0 Minden late in the first quarter.
The Knights took the ensuing kickoff and tried to mount a drive but turned the ball over on downs. Minden took over on offense, and their first play from scrimmage was a pass into the endzone that was intercepted by Donte Owens. After the touchback, North Webster started their next drive from the twenty. Minden’s defense held tough once again, and the Knights were forced to punt. Minden took the punt and put together a good drive until the Knights defense stiffened up at the thirty yard line and forced the Tide to attempt a forty yard field goal. The kick was good, and the score was 9-0 Minden.
On the ensuing drive, Minden forced the Knights to punt again, and the Tide gave heavy pressure up the middle and blocked the punt. They scooped the blocked punt and scored their second touchdown of the night. After a penalty on the PAT attempt, Minden elected to go for the two point conversion. The run barely snuck across the goal line to make the score Minden 17 North Webster 0 at the half.
For much of the third quarter, the two teams traded punts as both defenses played well. In the third quarter, Jameson Harden recovered a fumble for the Knights, but the offense could do nothing with the opportunity. The two teams began trading punts again. After a North Webster fumble gave Minden good field position, Minden was able to manage another field goal-this one from seventeen yards. That kick made the score Minden 20 North Webster 0. This would end up being the final score as both teams were held scoreless for the final few minutes of the game.
Next week, the Knights are back on the road making the short trip to Homer to face the Pelicans.
Elem. Apaches split games vs. FCCS Warriors
By Travis Chapman
Starting the evening off at the end of Country Club Circle on Monday night was your 2/3/4th grade Apaches who defeated the FCCS Warriors by a score of 6-0.
After a tough loss in week two versus the overgrown Eagles, to which, I believe a couple kids pulled up in an 88’ El Camino, caught a quick shave in the sun visor before taking the field. However, in week three, the Apaches forgot about the week 2 loss and went to battle. Your Fab Four 4th Graders captained the Apaches as they elected to receive the opening possession on offense. The Apaches’ QB-Skyler “Stiff Arm” Malone went straight to work directing the offense with great runs by Tate-Monster Mandino and Awesome Austin Ramsey to pick up a quick 50 yards and the Apaches were threatening early. Zaine “Knight Train” Knight ran a strong fullback dive behind Monster Mandino, Wreck-It Waylon Chapman, and Awesome Austin Ramsey to put the ball inside the 10-yard line. But on a 4th and goal, the Apaches came up just short of the touchdown.
Your young Apaches literally swapped sides of the ball to put on a defensive clinic. The Warriors would have a tough row to hoe against the aggressive Apache defense. 4th grader, “Johnny O” O’Donnell tracked the ball coming his way on a QB keeper, shot the gap and smoked the QB for only a gain of 3 yards. The Apaches held the Warriors firm and forced a punt to close out the first quarter knotted at zeros. The Apaches’ offense went right back to work and picked up great yardage on good run plays. The Apache offense had a few chances to reel off giant plays but passes fell just out of reach for receivers and the Apaches were forced to give the ball right back to the Warriors. But the defense played lights out as they put the Warriors behind the chains. On a third and long the Warriors attempted the long pass play and two Apache defenders were in great position as Awesome Austin Ramsey secured the interception and gave the Apaches offense another go with just 2 mins left in the first half. QB, Stiff-Arm Malone directed a great misdirection play that Awesome Ramsey nearly took to the house, but a Warrior shoestring tackle prevented the touchdown. The Apaches setup up nicely inside the 20. The Knight Train moved the ball between the tackles for a gain of 5 yards. On the ensuing play, Stiff Arm Malone rolled out and found Johnny O-O’Donnell and completed a 15-yard pitch and catch for an Apache touchdown!!! The 2-pt try failed but the Apaches held the lead 6-0 to close out the half.
At halftime, the 3/4th Grade Apache Cheerleaders dazzled the crowd with an outstanding performance and had the Apache faithful on their feet and ready to cheer on their Apaches to a great win. The Apache defense continued to put on a clinic with big tackles made by BK Ingles, Stiff Arm Malone and Zaine Knight Train that forced another punt. The Apaches’ offense skated the ball down the field and quickly moved into plus territory threatening a score again, but the Apaches couldn’t connect with wide open receivers. Had the connection been made, they would’ve had a clear path all the way to the interstate. As we took off into the 4th quarter, the Apaches still held a 6-0 lead from a dominant performance on both sides of the ball, but they would need to make one more big stop. The Warriors found a groove and picked up 2 quick first downs from great downfield blocking, and on the next play with 1:15 left in the game the athletic QB for the Warriors found a seam and busted it loose for a massive gain, but the Monster Mandino himself ran him down from the other side of the field and made a touchdown saving tackle on the 5-yard line. Defensive Coach, Zach Knight rallied his troops, and they forced two fumbles in the backfield and pushed the Warriors backward on 4th and goal. From the shadow of their own end zone the Apaches looked to move the ball and run out the clock and they did just that. Stiff Arm Malone called his own number around the right side and ran it for 35 yards and looked like a prime Leonard Fournette as he broke 4 tackles each by tremendous stiff arms that had the Apache crowd gasping for air each time he leveled the Warrior defenders. BK Ingles took a run around the right side but met a giant Warrior LB that tackled him by the face mask and added another 15 yards. Awesome Austin took the final play 35 yards and nearly broke free to score to close out the game from a big time dominant defensive performance that only allowed the Warriors 4 first downs, 6-0. This was a big team win as every 2/3/4 grade Apache made a difference in the game and came in and played big when called upon. Beaux Blanchard, Nasty Noah Minter, Mega Martin Smith, Quarter Pounder Case Parker, Dueling Dawson Gish and the wiry Kyper Flenniken all played great. Short a few men on the roster for the game, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the outstanding play from the offensive and defensive lines all night. Big Time Brooks Boyd, Will Abshire, Jett Jones, and Busy Brandt Darden stepped up and filled a gap!! They got a lot of great experience and stood tall when they needed to. What a great team win!!
5/6th Grade Apaches
The 5/6th grade Apaches went into a knockdown drag out with the FCCS Warriors. The Apaches’ offense went straight to work, jamming the ball down the Warriors’ throats, moving the chains in chunks of yards. QB The Rocket Rainey completed a beautiful ball to Hollywood Hollingsworth for a huge gain. Hollingsworth, who had just dislocated his thumb earlier that afternoon showed his toughness as he hauled in the pass with his thumb supersized in tape. But on 4th down the Warriors held strong on what appeared to be a first down, but nevertheless, turned the ball over on downs.
The Apaches’ defense went to work with Big G-Grayson Avery, Hammering Hank Rowton making great tackles that forced a 3rd and long. Coach Jesse Smith sent the Apaches on the war path as Hot Shot Hays and Snail Hay laid an absolute slobber knocker on the Warrior RB for a short gain that forced a punt. The Apaches offense continued to move the ball at will nearly the entire second quarter, but a few miscues and misfortunes prevented another score and gave the ball back to the Warriors deep in their own territory.
The defense came out on the field with their hair on fire and their tails catching. They flew to the ball and made pads pop at every point of contact. The Apache D backed the warriors straight up with huge plays by Hot Shot Hanson, Lightening Levi Ray, and The Blonde Bullet as the Warriors failed to get a first down on that drive to close the half knotted a zero.
Not to be outdone by the 3/4th grader cheer squad, the 5/6th grade cheer squad came out to perform at half and did an outstanding job. The crowd answered the call of the cheerleaders and stood up and hollered as the big time Apache defense wrecked shop on the opening drive that forced a Warrior 3 and out. On the ensuing first play from scrimmage, The Apaches’ offense showed big time fire as Hot Shot Hays and Hammering Hank shared carries between the tackles that picked up a quick 30-yards. Next, Lightning Levi Ray moved it another 9 yards. The Apaches threatened again quickly but a fumbled handoff on a misdirection forced another turnover on downs deep in the Warrior territory. The Warriors took possession into the 4th quarter and found a little rhythm with QB keepers and misdirections by the RB and picked up 4 first downs. Prior to that, they had only 3 for the entire game. But the defense led by Big G, Captain, My Captain, and Hot Shot Hays made big time plays to force a late turnover on downs in the Apache territory with time running out. Coach Nick dialed it up and jammed it down their throats and quickly got into Warrior territory with inside of a minute left in the contest. The Rocket Rainey and Hammering Hank moved the ball close to the red zone but on 4th down with no timeouts left, trying to win in regulation, the Apaches had to hurry and go for it and came up just short with 2 seconds left. The Warriors called time out and had enough for one last play. The QB rolled to his left and threw up a wing and a prayer and magically found his receiver whom he hadn’t found all night, and he scurried to the end zone with the clock on 0’s for the walk off win, 6-0.
It was a heartbreaking, gut wrenching loss for the Apaches, who had won 98% of the plays the entire game. The defense only allowed 7 first downs the entire game, 4 in one drive alone, but only lost on a single play. Hats off to the Apaches on a hard, hard-fought game. The Apaches will look to improve upon their records next week as we host the cross-parish Lakeside Warriors at The Brook. Come one, come all next Monday at 6 p.m.!
IT’S A GREAT DAY TO BE AN APACHE!!!!!!
Notice of Death – September 22, 2024
Larry Eugene Mullins
June 14, 1951 – Sept. 19, 2024
Shongaloo, La.
Celebration of Life: noon, Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, God’s Place, 316 E. 4th St., Bradley, Ark.; meal to follow in Fellowship Hall.
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Mississippi man arrested in Webster on multiple felony charges
By Pat Culverhouse
Louisiana State Police arrested a Jackson, Mississippi man on three felony charges following a traffic stop Wednesday in Dixie Inn at the intersection of U.S. Hwy. 371 and U.S. 80.
According to arrest reports, Spencer Chamber Robinson, 37, was booked for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, illegal possession of CDS Sch. I (marijuana) greater than 14grams, illegal possession of a firearm w/CDS and operating a vehicle with suspended license.
He is currently being held at Bayou Dorcheat Correctional Center on a total bond of $9,500.
Troop G reportedly was contacted by the Bienville Parish Sheriff’s Office for assistance with a vehicle, which had been reported stolen by a car rental agency, traveling west on Interstate 20.
A Bienville deputy reportedly followed the vehicle into Webster Parish where the traffic stop was initiated when additional units arrived.
After the driver was placed under arrest for possession of a stolen vehicle, officers reportedly detected the odor of marijuana and observed a “blunt: in plain view inside.
A search of the suspect’s vehicle reportedly uncovered approximately 35 grams of marijuana, including packaging. A 9MM handgun was also located inside the vehicle.
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.
WANTED! Brian Snider
Brian Snider, a Shreveport resident, is a 43 year old white male wanted for allegedly stealing merchandise from Ace Hardware in February of this year.
Snider was positively identified because he used his credit card to buy a $16 pocket knife at the store. If anyone has information on Brian’s location, please contact the Minden Police Dept. or Det. Lt. Jason Smith at office, (318) 371-4226 or cell, (318) 268-1441.
Any information received will be confidential.
Local investigators attend homicide training
By Pat Culverhouse
Local investigators received insight into the criminal mind and heard first-hand from officers involved in handling a deadly mass shooting during a training symposium sponsored by the Louisiana Homicide Investigators’ Association (LHIA).
Minden Police Dept. Lt. Shane Griffith, Vice President of the Investigators’ Association, said the session is approved by the Police Officer’s Standards and Training (POST) to satisfy POST homicide investigator training requirements.
“This puts us in contact with people whose experience and expertise is valuable to our growth as investigators,” Griffith said. “The LHIA brings us together and we learn from one another.”
Included was a study in “The Mind Behind Abnormal & Deviant Behavior,” presented by mental health professional Jaymi Goetze. Investigators heard Rodney Johnson III from the Louisiana State Police on the subject of suspect interviews.
Major Donny Burbrink III and Det. Kevin Carrillo from the Louisville (KY) Metro Police Dept. discussed the case of the Old National Bank mass shooting, a 2023 tragedy where five people were killed and eight others injured.
Local officers attending were Griffith, Det. Chase Walsworth, Webster SO; Det. Matthew Hicks, Minden PD; and Sgt. Jason Lee, Minden PD.
“District Attorney Schuyler Marvin, MPD Chief Jarod McIver, and Sheriff Jason Parker are huge supporters of the LHIA,” Griffith said. “They encourage us and make it possible for us to attend.”
Wings and Wheels this weekend
Love to zoom and soar? You can picture yourself doing just that this weekend.
Wings and Wheels Fly-In and Car Show will be from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday at the Minden Airport – 100 Aviation Drive.
“Anyone who wants to participate can just show up Saturday morning,” said Interim Airport Manager Molly Fowler.
The planes that will be present are flown by local pilots from surrounding airports.
“They will be displayed where the public can easily walk through and look at all of them,” she said. “The cars will be set up the same way, to where people can easily walk and see them.’
The cars will have a registration sheet to fill out when they arrive, that shows the year/make/model of the vehicle.
Visit The Broken Bean for something Special
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Watch for their Floorboard ad at the bottom of stories in Webster Parish Journal where you will find a “special of the week” and a code word. Visit The Broken Bean and share the code word to receive a deal on the special. The Broken Bean staff will share a smile and we promise your day will be much brighter when you leave.
Forecast: Heat Index on the rise
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Calm wind.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.
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Without fear or favor
I for some reason felt led to discuss my career choice this week… still unsure why, but maybe that will be revealed to me at a later time.
I should also say up front that I absolutely love what I do. Most of the time I do not consider it work at all. Yes, of course, there are times when it is stressful and anxiety-ridden, but that comes with the territory.
As a journalist, I love the fast pace of things. I love sharing stories that inspire others. I enjoy researching and I jump at every opportunity I have to do an investigative piece. I thoroughly enjoy the adrenaline rush when attempting to be the first to break an important story.
I believe the role I play is an important one and most of the time is well received and appreciated. Journalists are responsible for reporting objectively. Our work helps to keep the public informed. While we strive to report in a completely unbiased manner, the news we share can affect reader’s opinions on certain subjects, and on a larger platform can also affect the safety and ethics of a community as a whole.
While there are many positives to this job, there are definitely downfalls, as well… a few of which I have become more familiar with over the years.
First of all, it is extremely competitive. Most writers, like myself, must start their careers in a different position just to get their foot in the door and have the opportunity to work their way up the ladder. When you finally land the position, new journalists are not allowed to choose their own stories most of the time and you must keep working up that ladder to finally get yourself in a position where you have the freedom to make those decisions eventually.
It is also very demanding. There are strict deadlines that must be met. Sometimes you must travel a lot to cover certain events that can also take place at any time of day or night, weekday or weekend. And there is always that nagging pressure to come up with new and exciting pitches and keep up with everything that is happening at all times.
But the biggest thing for me is the exposure. Yes, exposure can be a good thing if you are trying to build a reputation as a journalist, but on the flip side of that it can also make you a target. Publishing a controversial piece can often result in backlash and negative comments. Believe me, I have received my fair share.
It can also suck at times, to walk up to a group of people that are having a conversation and suddenly everyone stops talking because they are afraid to say something that might get turned into a story. I can’t tell you how many times in my career I have had people say, “don’t report on this” or “don’t flip this into a story.”
I have even had people that I considered to be friends become angry with me over a story I have written about that maybe they did not agree with or reflect their personal opinion on certain matters.
Not to mention the commonly used phrase “fake news,” which completely undermines the credibility of legitimate and quality news sources.
It all sounds kind of bleak doesn’t it, but then you write that one story that brings the community together to act on an important issue or inspires others to make a difference or exposes injustices or amplifies voices that would otherwise be left unheard. That’s what makes it all worthwhile and what drives me to continue getting up every day and doing it again.
(Paige Gurgainers is a mom of three girls, digital journalist for Webster Parish Journal and publisher of Bienville Parish Journal and Claiborne Parish Journal.)
Job Opportunity: Village of Dixie Inn
We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our law enforcement team as part-time Police Officers.
Responsibilities:
– Patrol assigned areas to deter and detect crime
– Respond to emergency calls and provide assistance as needed
– Conduct investigations and gather evidence at crime scenes
– Enforce traffic laws and regulations
Qualifications:
– High school diploma or equivalent; some college coursework or a degree is preferred
– Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
– Ability to handle stressful situations with composure
Applicant must be 21 years of age, POST certified, possess computer and office skills, have a valid LA driver’s license, clean driving record, and minimum high school diploma or GED equivalent. No felony convictions, No Arrests within the last five years. 12-hour shifts are required for part-time employment. Other qualifications, information, and applications can be obtained at the Village of Dixie Inn City Hall, 60 Shell Street, Minden, LA, Monday – Friday, 10am – 4pm. You will be required to apply in person with Chief McNeill and Mayor Hoffoss. Call 318-377-0238 for an appointment. Resumes may be emailed to: mayor@villageofdixieinn.com and police@villageofdixieinn.com. The Village of Dixie Inn is an equal opportunity employer.
Think about your bulbs
It’s time to start thinking about bulbs. If you have had summer bulbs like caladiums, it is usually best to dig them up in the fall. Do not dig them until the leaves start turning yellow. Use a spade fork to dig with and clean and wash. Spread them to dry and and store them away in a dry warm place. A good list of caladium include, Aaron, candidum, carolyn wharton, and white christmas. When it time to plant again, just wipe off and place in the ground. You might want to use a little of bone meal for fertilization. Mrs. Agan that lived next to our store always had beautiful caladiums, They faced the east and went all the way in front of her house. Bulbs are an easy fix to had color to your beds. There are a lot more colors to chose from. If you take good care of them, they will last fort years as Mrs. Agan’s did.
Tulips are considered to be a early spring bulb. You purchase in the fall of the year and plant being September to November about 2-3″ deep.. Tulips are one of the first things to show out their color. Reds, yellows , and other colors really brighten the yard. Add a little bone meal to tulips also. Blood meal works also but attracts dogs and other animals to dig in the bed.
The daylily is a favorite around here. The has to be a hundred different kids, colors, and sizes. The daylilly farms are constantly developing new verities. There are daylily farms in the area. It is fun to visit the farms and get see and buy what you like. Daylillies are not hard to take care of and will multiply like crazy. My neighbor, Mrs. Garland, once gave me and helped to plant an old daylily. They took over the entire bed and it was a lot of work to get them out of it. There was nothing wrong, just got tired of the color. Last spring I received some from the late Mrs. Joyce Holcomb. They really showed out. I planted most of them in pots. All of these ladies that I mentioned were good sweet ladies and shared something they loved. What a wonderful legacy.
(Mitzi Thomas owns Minden Farm & Garden LLC. Watch for her column on Fridays in Webster Parish Journal.)
Deer hunting season around the corner
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has announced that the 2024-25 Louisiana deer hunting season will begin Saturday (Sept. 21) in Deer Areas 3, 7, 8, and 10 when archery season opens.
Seasons in the other state deer areas will begin in October. To see exact opening dates in all areas, go to https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/seasons-and-regulations.
Deer hunters are required to have a basic hunting license and deer license, or an equivalent combination. A youth hunting license and deer tags are required for those 17 or younger hunting turkey. To purchase a hunting license, go to https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/hunting-licenses-permits-tags.
Prior to hunting deer, all deer hunters, regardless of age or license status, must obtain deer tags. They must have the tags in their possession while hunting deer and immediately after harvesting a deer, the hunter must tag the deer with the appropriate carcass or electronic tag before moving it from where it was killed. Hunters must record required information for tagged deer and validate tags within 72 hours of harvesting a deer. Hunters may validate deer by utilizing text-to-tag tagging through the LDWF web portal or the LDWF web portal via LA Wallet or by calling the validation toll free number. Hunters harvesting deer on DMAP lands should follow the instructions provided to them by LDWF. To obtain deer tags and to validate tags online, go to https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/deer-tags.
Many LDWF Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) offer deer hunting during the state-wide deer season, due to the different deer ruts, deer season opportunities are wide ranging. WMAs in west Louisiana offer great early season opportunities. Similar late season success is best on bottomland hardwood WMAs near the Mississippi and Atchafalaya Rivers. For a complete list of WMAs open to deer hunting and more information on WMA deer hunting, go to https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/assets/Resources/Publications/Regulations/2023-2024-LDWF-Hunting-Regs-LR.pdf.
All visitors to LDWF WMAs must have either a WMA Access Permit, Senior Hunting/Fishing License, Louisiana Sportsman’s Paradise License or Lifetime Hunting/Fishing License. Go to https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/wmarefugeconservation-area-licenses-and-permits for more information.
For more information on deer hunting in Louisiana, go to https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/subhome/deer or contact LDWF Deer Program Manager Johnathan Bordelon at jbordelon@wlf.la.gov.
Webster Parish District Court – Sept. 23
The following persons are scheduled to appear in 26th Judicial District Court, courtrooms A & B Monday, September 23:
COURTROOM A
BARNES, WESLEY D.
99212 Simple Criminal Damage To Property Valued At $1,000 Or More But
Under $50,000
A Arraignment MPD
Yocom, Jimbo, Mary Ellen Halterman, Charles Smith
BDCC St Conf 10/28 Trial 3/10
BILES, DAVID PAUL
99119 Domestic Abuse Child Endangerment
A Status Hearing MPD
Holland, Hugo, Larrion Hillman, Mike Nerren
OC 8/5 Trial 12/16
BLASINGIME, RICHARD JAMES
99020 Cruelty To Juveniles
A Status Hearing WPSD
Holland, Hugo, Larrion Hillman, Mike Nerren
BDCC 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 TRANSPORT TO COURT Trial 12/16 Co def D. O’Rear
BLYTHE, JAMES HAYDEN
98543 Felony Illegal Possession of Stolen Things (Over $25,000)
A Status Hearing WPSD
Yocom, Jimbo, Carey Ellis, Mike Nerren
OC 9/9 Trial 12/16
BOOTHE, JEFFERY RAY
99096 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence
A Status Hearing SPRING
Yocom, Jimbo, Larrion Hillman, Mike Nerren
OC 7/29 Trial 12/16
BRIDGES, KENDALL GARY
99236 Simple Burglary
A Arraignment WPSD
Yocom, Jimbo, Larrion Hillman, Mike Nerren
OC 9/9 St Conf 11/13 Trial 3/10
BURNS, VALENCIA
99001 False Personation of a Peace Officer or Firefighter
A Status Hearing MPD
Holland, Hugo, Larrion Hillman, Mike Nerren
OC 7/29 Trial 3/10
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
COMPTON, JOHN LUCAS
99197 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)
A Arraignment Bond Return Date WPSD
McCullough, Melanie, Aaron Wilson, Doug Stinson
St Conf 11/15 Trial 1/27
CRAVENS, ALLTON B.
98115 Obstruction Of Justice
98115A-CT.1 Second Degree Kidnapping
98115A-CT.2 Second Degree Kidnapping
98115A-CT.3 Second Degree Kidnapping
A Status Hearing WPSD
Holland, Hugo, Larrion Hillman, Mike Nerren
BDCC Trial 12/16
EDWARDS, ROYCEDRIC JEROME
99026 Possession Of Firearm Or Carrying Concealed Weapon By Convicted Felon
A Status Hearing MPD
Yocom, Jimbo, Larrion Hillman, Mike Nerren
BDCC 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 Status Hearing MPD
McCullough, Melanie, Larrion Hillman, Mike Nerren
OC 7/29 Trial 12/16
FAULK, LAURA MICHELLE
98328 Violation Of Protective Order
A Sentencing Hearing WPSD
McCullough, Melanie, Charles Bradshaw, Mike Nerren
OC 7/29 PG 7/29
FRANKLIN, COLTON LAMAR
98947 C. 1 Violation Of Leash Law
98947 Ct. 2 Violation Of Leash Law
98947 Ct. 3 Violation Of Leash Law
98947 Ct. 4 Simple Criminal Damage To Property Under $1,000
98947 Ct. 5 Simple Criminal Damage To Property Under $1,000
98947 Ct. 6 Simple Criminal Damage To Property Under $1,000
A Arraignment WPSD
WEBSTER, MISD, To Retain Counsel, Mike Nerren
OC 8/2
GERMANY, AYENDE TREVELL
99214 Possession Of Firearm Or Carrying Concealed Weapon By Convicted Felon
A Arraignment SPRING
Yocom, Jimbo, Kammi Whatley, Allie A Stahl
BDCC St Conf 11/25 Trial 2/10
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
GOLDEN, THURSTON DESEAN
98511 Molestation of a Juvenile
A Status Hearing MPD
Holland, Hugo, Larrion Hillman, Mike Nerren
Bossier Medium Court Call 9:45 am Trial 12/16
GOODMAN, LAURA
INCOMING Monetary Instrument Abuse
A Arraignment SPRING
Determine Counsel, Michael O. Craig
OC 7/19 No report. ARR 10/28
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 9/9 Trial 12/16 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 9/9
GORDON, BRAD WARREN
99237 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)
A Arraignment SPRING
McCullough, Melanie, Larrion Hillman, Mike Nerren
OC 7/29 St Conf 11/13 Trial 3/10
GRANT, SHACOURTNEY JENEE
99106 Simple Criminal Damage To Property Valued At $1,000 Or More But
Under $50,000
99106A Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense
A Status Hearing MPD
McCullough, Melanie, Larrion Hillman, Mike Nerren
OC 7/29 Trial 12/16
GRIFFITH, WESLEY B.
98868-CT.1 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS
98868-CT.2 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS
A Status Hearing WPSD
McCullough, Melanie, Larrion Hillman, Mike Nerren
BRD 9/13, not present. Defense filed continuance to 9/23. Trial 12/16
GRIGSBY, DARREN D
99105-CT.1 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)
99105-CT.2 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Two Grams or More But Less Than Twenty-Eight Grams)
99105-CT.3 Possession of Schedule II CDS
A Status Hearing MPD
McCullough, Melanie, Larrion Hillman, Mike Nerren
OC 7/29 BRD 9/23 Arraign on amended bill. Trial 12/16
JACKSON, LADARREN
99238 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule II CDS
A Arraignment LSP
McCullough, Melanie, Larrion Hillman, Mike Nerren
OC 8/5 St Conf 11/13 Trial 3/10
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 12/16
JONES, HAYDEN WESLEY
99077 Terrorizing
A Status Hearing WPSD
Yocom, Jimbo, Larrion Hillman, Mike Nerren
OC 9/9 Trial 12/16
KELLEY, CRYSTAL
99203 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Two Grams or More But Less Than Twenty-Eight Grams)
A Status Hearing SPRING
McCullough, Melanie, Larrion Hillman, Mike Nerren
OC 9/9 Trial 12/16
KENNEDY, ADAM TYLER
98513 Indecent Behavior With A Juvenile Under Thirteen
A Status Hearing WPSD
Holland, Hugon Larrion Hillmann Mike Nerren
OC 8/12 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 8/2 Trial 12/16
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 12/16 Co-Def: J. Blythe
OGDEN, KADARRYL OLAJAWON
98960 Distribution Of A Substance Falsely Represented As A Controlled Dangerous Substance
A Arraign on Amended Bill SPRING
McCullough, Melanie, Mary Jackson, Parker Self
BDCC
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 Trial 12/16 Co def A. Block
RASCOE, DEVON
99217-CT.1 Simple Burglary
99217-CT.2 Forgery
A Arraignment MPD
Yocom, Jimbo, Larrion Hillman, Mike Nerren
BDCC St Conf 11/13 Trial 3/10
SHEPPARD, KOBE
99239 Misdemeanor Access Device Fraud
A Arraignment WPSD
MISD, ATTORNEY, Determine Counsel, Doug Stinson
OC 8/2 FFD 11/15
SWAN, CAMERON JARRELL
98934 Second Degree Battery
A Status Hearing WPSD
McCullough, Melanie, Larrion Hillman, Mike Nerren
Writ from Claiborne 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 7/29 Trial 12/16
WHITE, FRANDESIA
98819 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)
A Status Hearing MPD
McCullough, Melanie, Larrion Hillman, Mike Nerren
BDCC Trial 12/16
WILCOX, ANASTASIA CELESTE
99120 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS
A Status Hearing WPSD
McCullough, Melanie, Larrion Hillman, Mike Nerren
WPJ TRANSPORT TO COURT Trial12/16
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 7/29 Trial 12/16
COURTROOM B
BERAUD, KALEB PAUL
98423 Theft Of A Firearm – 1St Offense
B Status Hearing WPSD
Yocom, Jimbo, Mary Jackson, Parker Self
*OC 8/26 To have retained counsel present Trial 12/2
BERAUD, KALEB PAUL
97813 Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense
B For Further Disposition WPSD
MISD, ATTORNEY, Thomas Mayfield, Parker Self
*OC 8/26 To have retained counsel present
BROOKS, EDGAR CHARLES
98358 Unauthorized Entry Of An Inhabited Dwelling
B Status Hearing MPD
McCullough, Melanie, Mary Jackson, Parker Self
*OC 8/26
DISOTELL, JACOB DAWSON
98679 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence
B Status Hearing WPSD
Yocom, Jimbo, David Summersgill, Parker Self
*OC 8/26 Trial 12/2
DISOTELL, JACOB DAWSON
99063 CT 1 Simple Battery
99063 CT 2 Aggravated Assault
B For Further Disposition WPSD
Yocom, Jimbo, David Summersgill, Parker Self
*OC 8/26
FOSTER, RANCE D.
99051 Aggravated Assault With a Firearm
B Status Hearing WPSD
Yocom, Jimbo, Holland Miciotto, Parker Self
*OC 8/30 Trial 12/2
GIFFORD, DAVID W
98789 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)
B Status Hearing LSP
McCullough, Melanie, David Summersgill, Parker Self
*OC 8/26 Trial 10/21
GRAVES, ORIN BLAKE
99131 Aggravated Criminal Damage To Property
B Status Hearing WPSD
Yocom, Jimbo, Mary Jackson, Parker Self
*OC 8/19 Trial 12/2
GUTIERREZ -AGUILAR, LUIS MIGUEL
98970 CT 1 Simple Burglary
98970 CT 2 Illegal Use Of Weapons Or Dangerous Instrumentalities
B Status Hearing DIPD
Yocom, Jimbo, Eric Johnson, Parker Self
*BDCC OC 8/30 Trial 12/2
HENDRICKS, ALEX FITZGERALD
97141 CT 1 Aggravated Assault With a Firearm
97141 CT 2 Possession Of Firearm Or Carrying Concealed Weapon By Convicted Felon
B Status Hearing CVPD
Holland, Hugo, Mary Jackson, Parker Self
*BDCC OC 8/30 Trial 10/21
Restitution owed for medical bills- $2,676.35, plus $401.45 fee = $3,077.80 total
HENDRICKS, ALEX FITZGERALD
98625 CT 1 Domestic Abuse Battery with Dangerous Weapon
98625 CT 2 Domestic Abuse Battery – 2nd Offense
B Status Hearing CVPD
Holland, Hugo, Mary Jackson, Parker Self
*BDCC OC 8/30 Trial 10/21
HOFFMAN, III, JOHN STANTON
99147 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)
B Status Hearing PP
McCullough, Melanie, Mary Jackson, Parker Self
*BDCC OC 8/30 Trial 12/2
HOFFMAN, III, JOHN STANTON
97711 CT 1 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS
97711 CT 2 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS
97711 CT 4 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)
B Probation Violation Hearing WPSD
Holland, Hugo, Mary Jackson, Parker Self
*BDCC OC 8/30 Officer M. Sanderlin
HUTCHINSON, BRANDI N.
98539 Possession of a Schedule IV CDS
B Fine & Cost Review Hearing CPD
McCullough, Melanie, Mary Jackson, Parker Self
*OC 7/1 Officer J. Ervin
JOHNSON, ISIAH JESHUN
99185 CT 1 Aggravated Flight From An Officer Where Human Life Is Endangered
99185 CT 2 Obstruction Of Justice
B Arraignment WPSD
Yocom, Jimbo, Mary Jackson, Parker Self
*BDCC St Conf 12/9 Trial 3/24
JONES, BRUCE BERNARD
99073 Possession Of Firearm Or Carrying Concealed Weapon By Convicted Felon
B Status Hearing MPD
Yocom, Jimbo, Mary Jackson, Parker Self
*OC 8/26 Trial 12/2
JONES, NICHOLAS LEBOB
98010 CT 1 Possession Of Firearm Or Carrying Concealed Weapon By Convicted Felon
98010 CT 2 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Two Grams or More But Less Than Twenty-Eight Grams)
98010 CT 3 Possession Of Firearm Or Carrying Concealed Weapon By Convicted Felon
98010 CT 4 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)
B Status Hearing MPD
Yocom, Jimbo, Zachary Shadinger, Parker Self
*OC 8/26 Trial 10/21
Co-Def: T. Edwards, A. McClendon
MCCLENDON, JR., ANTERIO TERREZ
98011 Attempted Illegal Use/ Possession/Control of Weapons – Crime of Violence or Controlled Dangerous Substance
B Fine & Cost Review Hearing MPD
Yocom, Jimbo, Lori Graham, Parker Self
*OC 3/18 Lt. F. Brown
Co-Def: T. Edwards, N. Jones
MELANCON, CRYSTAL NICOLE
97949 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)
B Status Hearing WPSD
McCullough, Melanie, Christian Hall, Parker Self
*OC 5/10
MITCHELL, DESTANY KEYONA
99164 Theft of $1,000 or More but Less than $5000
B Status Hearing SPRING
McCullough, Melanie, Mary Jackson, Parker Self
*OC 8/26 Trial 1/27
MOORE, DARIEN DANTRELL
98255A Accessory After The Fact
B Status Hearing MPD
Holland, Hugo, J. Keene, Parker Self
Reset by Order 7/3
Co-Def: D. Willis
MORRIS, MONTIQUE MARQUISE
98657 Bank Fraud
B Status Hearing CVPD
Yocom, Jimbo, Patrick Jefferson, Parker Self
*OC 7/15
NOLAN, TOMMY RAY
98638 Aggravated Battery
B Status Hearing MPD
Yocom, Jimbo, Mary Jackson, Parker Self
*BDCC TO TRANSPORT Trial 10/21
OGDEN, KADARRYL OLAJAWON
98960 Distribution Of A Substance Falsely Represented As A Controlled Dangerous Substance
B Status Hearing SPRING
McCullough, Melanie, Mary Jackson, Parker Self
*BDCC OC 8/26 Trial 12/2
PATTERSON, JEREMY SHANE
98993 Aggravated Cruelty to Animals
B Status Hearing WPSD
McCullough, Melanie, Mary Jackson, Parker Self
*BDCC OC 8/26 Trial 10/21
PATTERSON, JEREMY SHANE
98993 Aggravated Cruelty to Animals
B Bond Reduction Hearing WPSD
McCullough, Melanie, Mary Jackson, Parker Self
*BDCC Total Bond: $50,000
PATTERSON, JEREMY SHANE
97339 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence
B Status Hearing MPD
McCullough, Melanie, Mary Jackson, Parker Self
*BDCC OC 8/26 Trial 10/21
Co-Def: J. Hickey, S. Martin
PATTERSON, JEREMY SHANE
97339 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence
B Bond Reduction Hearing MPD
McCullough, Melanie, Mary Jackson, Parker Self
*BDCC Total Bond: $20,000
Co-Def: J. Hickey, S. Martin
REED, CHRISTOPHER BURTON
98154 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)
B Probation Violation Hearing MPD
McCullough, Melanie, Mary Jackson, Parker Self
*BDCC Officer J. Griffin (to track with Felony case 99128)
REED, CHRISTOPHER BURTON
99128 CT 1 Possession of a Schedule III CDS
99128 CT 2 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)
99128A Aggravated Assault
B Status Hearing WPSD
McCullough, Melanie, Mary Jackson, Parker Self
*BDCC Trial 12/2
Co-Def: H. Williams
SAYERS, JAMIE NICOLE
98426 Possession of a Schedule IV CDS
B Sentencing Hearing SPRING
McCullough, Melanie, Charles Bradshaw, Parker Self
*Notice Sent Def entered guilty plea 10/23/23 w/sentencing held in abeyance until completion of Rehab
SHEPHARD, JEREMY SHERROD
98902 Theft of $1,000 or More but Less than $5000
B Status Hearing MPD
McCullough, Melanie, Carey Ellis, Parker Self
*Set by Def Attorney 7/1 Trial 10/21
SMITH, BRENDA V
97717 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)
B Probation Violation Hearing WPSD
McCullough, Melanie, Robert Moore, Parker Self
*Writ from Winn Parish Detention Center Officer C. Lewis
SNEED, SHERANDRIKA A
98621 Forgery
B Status Hearing WPSD
Yocom, Jimbo, Pamela Harper, Parker Self
*OC 8/26
TAYLOR, JAMIE M.
98604 CT 1 Domestic Abuse Child Endangerment
98604 CT 2 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence
B Status Hearing MPD
Yocom, Jimbo, Mary Jackson, Parker Self
*OC 8/26 Trial 10/21
THOMAS, DECARLOS
98338 Simple Criminal Damage To Property Under $1,000
B Probation Violation Hearing MPD
McCullough, Melanie, Mary Jackson, Parker Self
*BDCC Deputy J. Ervin
THOMAS, DECARLOS
99186 Simple Arson
B Arraignment LASFM
Yocom, Jimbo, Mary Jackson, Parker Self
*BDCC St Conf 12/9 Trial 1/27
WALLACE, COLTON LANE
98451 Aggravated Assault With a Firearm
B Status Hearing WPSD
Yocom, Jimbo, Charles Bradshaw, Parker Self
*OC 8/26
WILLIAMS, HEATH LOGAN
99129 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)
B Status Hearing WPSD
McCullough, Melanie, Larrion Hillman, Parker Self
*OC 8/9 Trial 12/2
Co-Def: C. Reed
Upcoming Events
Send non-profit calendar events to wpjnewsla@gmail.com .
September 28
9: 30 a.m. Webster Parish Fair Pageant at Minden High School.
September 29
Legacy Sunday at First Baptist Church, Minden.
October 2
Reserve your meal by this date for October 5 celebration of Friends at Sarepta Community Center.
October 5
8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. A women’s day fun, fellowship, worship and prayer at North Acres Baptist Church. Register here: https://nabcminden.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2390296 . Guest Speaker: Kathy Nelson, Speak It Ministries
Worship led by: Sachiri Henderson. Cost: $25 with lunch included. Childcare will be provided. Please indicate on the online registration form if you need childcare.
9 a.m. Celebration of Friends, Reunion of former students, teachers and workers of Sarepta High School. Sarepta Community Center. $17 per person. Lunch at noon. Also fundraiser for Josh Branton. Send check to “Hornet Fund,” Gerald Holland, 41 Stonehenge Dr., Bentonville, AR., 72712.
October 6-12
National 4-H Week
October 12
Springhill Lumberjack Festival, lumberjackfestival.net .
Arrest Reports
Mattie M. Flournoy, 66, 200 block Columbia St., Minden; arrested Sept. 14 by MPD for DWI first offense.
Angela Heymer, 23, 7500 block McCallum Blvd., Dallas, TX; arrested Sept. 15 by MPD for DWI first offense, possession of CDS Sch. I (natural marijuana), possession of drug paraphernalia, exceeding maximum speed limit (82/70).
Torrez Means, 37, 600 block Moore St., Minden; arrested Sept. 17 by MPD for domestic abuse battery with child endangerment.
Wesley Allen Haynes, 46, 3000 block Goodwill Rd., Minden; arrested Sept. 17 by MPD for criminal trespass, security required for vehicle.. Bond set $750.
Latsteanne Z. Griffin, 23, Snowden Dr., Shreveport; arrested Sept. 18 by WPSO on fugitive warrant from Bossier Parish SO.
Jamarea Manning, 30, 200 block Miller St., Minden; arrested Sept. 18 by MPD on warrant for violation of protection order. Bond set $5,000.
Cheyenne Hodges, 27, Cline St., Minden; arrested Sept. 18 by Probation and Parole on parole violations.
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.