By Pat Culverhouse

A Minden woman’s illegal system of attempting to pick winning lottery numbers didn’t play out well and she has won a seat in the parish jail.

Lakisha Davis, a 46-year-old Shane Dr. resident, was arrested Wednesday by Webster Parish deputies for allegedly taking 10 lottery tickets. She is charged with misdemeanor theft and false statements relating to a lottery.

Sheriff Jason Parker said deputies were dispatched to a business in the 2100 block of Hwy. 532 early Monday where the store’s manager reportedly provided video evidence of the theft.

Deputies reportedly contacted Davis at her residence and after being advised of her Miranda rights, admitted taking the lottery tickets without paying.

Davis is currently being held in the parish jail. No bond has been set.

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