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Ford and McEntyre take over top two Jury seats (published January 13, 2010)
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The Catahoula Police Jury elected its new officers MOnday night during its
regular meeting.
While Libby Ford retained her seat as Jury President, she was joined by Delores
McEntyre as Vice-President, who took over from 2009 vice-president Gary Wright.
Ford later said she had spoken to the head of the Louisiana Police Jury
Association.
"He said that as far as he knew, this is the first time in Louisiana history
that two women have headed a police jury," said Ford.
Both ladies were voted into their respective positions unanimously with Jackie
Paulk providing the nomination and J.D. Alexander the second for Ford, and
Wright giving the nomination and Billy Fletcher the second for McEntyre.
In other business during the meeting, the Jury heard from Catahoula OEP Director
Ellis Boothe.
Boothe said he had applied through FEMA for funds to cover weather damage
sustained during October and noted that FEMA would be holding parish meetings
to discuss disaster relief in Catahoula in the near future.
The Jury also agreed to purchase a Ford F-150 Crew Cab for Florence Hargis, the
Parish Sanitarian. Ford noted that the purchase of the vehicle was under state
contract and would be paid for with Health Unit funds.
Ending the meeting, the Jury announced the office and the Maintenance Barn would
be closed on Monday, January 18, 2010 in observance of the Martin Luther King
Holiday.
The Catahoula Parish Police Jury (standing, l. to r.) Gary Wright, Billy Fletcher, Jackie Paulk, J.D. Alexander,
and Benny Vault, Jr.; (seated, l. to r.) Albert Kaline Patten, Delores
McEntyre, Libby Ford, and Joe Barber.
JPD arrests suspected shooter, looks for another (published January 13, 2010)
Jonesville Police have arrested one individual in connection with a New Year's
shooting incident that occurred at Y Not Stop Shell Station in Jonesville at 2
a.m. on January 1, 2010.
That night, an altercation between two individuals resulted in shots being fired
into the rear window of a vehicle with occupants. Luckily, no injuries were
sustained.
JPD, working with the Shell station's management and their video surveillance
system, was able to identify a suspect in the case.
Felony warrants were obtained on Kevin Bernard Hall, 31, of 697 Hwy. 565,
Wildsville, LA.
JPD, with assistance from Louisiana Probation and Parole, the U.S. Marshals
Fugitive Task Force, and the Concordia Parish Sheriff's Office, served the
warrants and arrested Hall at his home on January 5, 2010.
Hall was charged with aggravated criminal damage to property, illegal use of a
weapon, convicted felon in possession of a firearm, and aggravated assault with
a firearm. His bond was set at $150,000.
In connection with the case, JPD also arrested Ray Early, III, 30, of 1124 MLK
Dr., Jonesville, for obstruction of justice for his alleged attempts at helping
Hall to flee from law enforcement.
JPD also recovered the weapon, a .38 caliber revolver, that was allegedly used
in the shooting.
Other than the New Year's shooting incident, JPD is also investigating a
suspected drive-by shooting that occurred on Ninth Street in Jonesville last
weekend.
Several shots were fired into a parked vehicle near the intersection of Ninth
Street and MLK Dr., but again, no injuries were reported.
Anyone having information concerning this shooting is urged to contact the
Jonesville Police Department at 339-9886.
The rear glass of the car that was shot into at the Jonesville Shell station on New Year's
morning.
CPSO Task Force seizes meth lab (published Janury 13, 2010)
During a joint effort between the Catahoula Parish Narcotics Task Force and the
Concordia Parish Sheriff's Office and Sgt. Dennis Mulveheil, officers recovered
a meth lab in a residence in the Sandy Lake area.
Deputies responded to the location after receiving a lead from Sgt. Mulveheil,
who told deputies that John Hardie was there. Hardie was wanted for outstanding
warrants from the Catahoula Parish Sheriff's Office.
Deputies went to the residence, and, upon entering, they smelled the odor of
ether, a substance used in the manufacturing of methamphetamine.
Deputies found Hardie hiding in a bathroom. They then received permission to
search from the owner permission to search the residence and located a meth lab
in a washroom in the rear of the house.
At this time, Dana Butts was also arrested. Butts, 36, of Jonesville, was
arrested and charged with operation of a clandestine lab for the illegal
production of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and for an
outstanding warrant for forgery.
Both Hardie and Butts remain incarcerated. Butts' bond was set at $102,500, and
Hardie's bond was set at $107,500.
J’ville MLK Parade slated (published Janury 13, 2010)
Jonesville's Martin Luther King annual parade will be held January 18, 2010 at
10 a.m. The parade will begin promptly at 10 a.m. with lineup beginning at 8:30
a.m.
The parade will begin at Block High School and cross Hwy. 84 and proceed down
MLK Dr. to the St. Mary Baptist Church on Pollard Ave.
The Grand Marshal for this year's parade is Roosevelt Savage of Jonesville. He
is the former Chief of Police of Sicily Island and served in the military for
many years.
The King for this year is Deacon Tom Branch of Ackland Creek Baptist Church, and
Queen is Sister Louisa Branch of the St. Peter Baptist Church.
The speaker this year is Minister Frank Young of the St. Mary Baptist Church.
We invite everyone to participate in the parade. We welcome all floats, cars,
and so on. We look forward to having a blessed day. The services will begin
immediately after the parade at St. Mary Baptist Church.