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JPD’s Operaion Street Sweep yields 12 arrests (published May 6, 2009)
During a two-day drug operation, the Jonesville Police Department, with the
assistance of the Catahoula Parish Sheriff's K-9 Unit, arrested a dozen
individuals on the streets of Jonesville on drug charges.
Arrested were:
Cedric Tyrone Fair, 29, of 703 Tenth St., Jonesville, charged with three counts
of distribution of crack cocaine. Bond was set at $150,000.
Brandon Harbor, 17, of 1011 Willow St., Jonesville, charged with one count of
distribution of marijuana and one count of distribution of crack cocaine. Bond
was set at $100,000.
Brenda K. Humphrey, 43, of 179 Old Columbia Rd., Harrisonburg, charged with
possession of crack cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Laura Lea Williams, 41, of 128 Cockerham Loop Rd., Jonesville, charged with
possession of crack cocaine and obstruction of justice.
Mark Joseph Montie, Jr., 25, of 1408 Singer Dr., Pineville, charged with
possession of crack cocaine and obstruction of justice. Bond was set at $35,000
and a probation hold was placed on him by the Department of Corrections.
Leon Smith, 29, of 1208 Elvira St., Jonesville, charged with two counts of
possession of CDS. Bond was set at $25,000.
Cornelious Goodwin, 32, of 606 MLK Dr., Jonesville, charged with driving under
suspension and possession of marijuana.
Reginald Bowie, 22, of 606 Seventh St., Jonesville, charged with possession of
marijuana.
Garland Edwards, 21, of 1515 Front St., Jonesville, charged with possession of
marijuana.
John M. Allen, 42, of 1721 Hwy. 124, Harrisonburg, charged with possession of
drug paraphernalia.
John Austin Reeves, 29, of 211 Third St., Jonesville, charged with possession of
drug paraphernalia, DWI, and running a stop sign.
Paul V. Orton, 44, of 197 Fishermans Point, Jonesville, charged with possession
of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Jonesville Police Chief Bubba Roy said Monday that the operation, named "Street
Sweep," represented a good start on making our neighborhoods and streets safer
places.
"We received many complaints about drug dealers operating on the open streets,"
said Roy. "This type of activity will not be tolerated. Operation Street Sweep
should serve as a warning to drug dealers operating within the city limits of
Jonesville. If you continue to deal drugs on the streets of Jonesville, expect
to face the consequences."
Roy added that he would like to extend his thanks to Sheriff James Kelly and
Deputy Robert Wiley for their assistance in last weekend's drug round-up.
Recent storms bring out the best in some locals (published May 6, 2009)
With storms rolling through Catahoula Parish Sunday morning, the Catahoula
Parish Sheriff's Office was besieged with calls of downed trees and power lines
and water across roads.
Volunteer firefighters and reserve deputies came out with trucks and chain saws
to help clear fallen trees that were reported from Larto to Aimwell.
The Jonesville Police Department also sent officers to help with traffic near
Larto where downed trees and power lines were blocking roadways.
While deputies and firefighters were responding to reports of fallen trees and power lines, CPSO received a report of a missing
15-year-old female in the Sandy Lake area.
The youth was located later Sunday by deputies and returned to her family.
Sheriff James Kelly said he wanted to thank the first responders, volunteer
firefighters and reserve deputies of Catahoula who gave of their time and
effort during this brief crisis, where, fortunately, no injuries were reported.
Sheriff Kelly also extends his appreciation to Mayor Hiram Evans, Chief Bubba
Roy, and members of JPD who offered their much needed assistance.
JWC Celebrity Waiter Dinner set for Friday night (published May 6, 2009)
The Jonesville Woman's Club is sponsoring a “Celebrity Waiter Dinner', on Friday May 8th at 6:30 p.m. in the gymnasium of
First Baptist Church in Jonesville.
In addition to the fun of having local celebrities serve you delicious food, the
evening will also be filled with some great music by Gerald Huffman and Ben
King followed by a fun filled auction where those in attendance will have the
opportunity to bid on many valuable items.
The celeritiy waiters include Libby Ford, Ronnie King, Raymond Rouse, Hiram
Evans, Delores McEntyre, Janet Payne, James Glen Kelly, Brad Burget, John
Costanza, Glen Tiser, Curtis Shavers, LaDelle Sandifer, Cleve Womack, Brooks
Drugs, Southern Heritage - Gail Smith, Melissa Davis, Catahoula LaSalle Bank -
Ryan King, Terrell Wiliams, Kristy King, Latisha Hatcher, Leo Boothe, Morgan's
Pharmacy, and Champlin Furniture.
The Jonesville Woman's Club contributes to many local projects including giving
a scholarship to some deserving senior, assisting with the
homecoming festivities of Block High School, making donations to the local
library, as well as sponsoring gifts during the holiday season at the local
CARC center and the nursing home.
Make plans now to attend an evening of fun and entertainment, and contribute to
a great cause.
Tickets are $25.00 per person with a delicious menu of prime rib and all the
trimmings. The dinner will be
catered by Jackie's Riverside Resturant.
For further information on this fun-filled evening contact the committee from
the Woman's Club for this event, Mary Edwards, Ruth King, Jackie Rouse, Renae
Kelly, Lana Taunton, Sue Sandifer, Melissa Davis, Brenda Sones, Dianne
Nicholson, and Susan Bean.
Kirby King to appear in new movie in August, 2010 (published May 6, 2009)
It seems a movie star in the making is in our midst here in Catahoula Parish.
Kirby King, a local Civil War re-enactor with the 7th Louisiana Infantry, was
recently approached by filmmakers seeking extras during a re-enactment at Port
Hudson.
Kirby, decked out in his Confederate garb, posed for a photo and was later
contacted and told he had been selected to appear in a movie that would be
filmed in south Louisiana.
"Don't shave, and don't cut your hair," they told Kirby over the phone.
The movie, Jonah Hex, is based on a DC Comic Book of the same name. It will
feature stars such as John Malkovich, Josh Brolin, Will Arnett, Meg Fox, and,
of course, our own Kirby King!
Kirby's scenes will be shot from May 11 through May 15 in Des Allamands,
Louisiana. Jonah Hex is set to hit the big screen in August, 2010.
Congratulations and good luck, Kirby! Break a leg!
Loiselle joins Air Force (published May 6, 2009)
Christian Loiselle, a former Block student currently in his senior year of high
school in Newport News, Virginia, recently took his Oath of Allegiance to the
United States Air Force during a Blue Angels airshow in Newport News.
He will graduate in June, but has not yet been told when he will ship off to
boot camp.
Christian is the son of Will and Miranda Clifton of Jonesville and Greg and
Angela Loiselle of Newport News, Virginia.