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Jonesville Police arrested two individuals Monday night in connection with a residential burglary that occurred on Pine St. during the first week of
August.
Berlin McCullar, 19, of 404 Second St., Jonesville, and John Trimble, 17, of 913
MLK Dr., Jonesville, were charged with aggravated burglary.
McCullar and Trimble each had bonds set at $65,000.
JPD Chief Bubba Roy said the investigation into the August burglary is ongoing,
and more arrests are pending.
In other recent arrests, JPD officers nabbed two locals on drug charges after
receiving a tip about possible drug activity at the Senior Citizens Apartments
on Fritz St. in Jonesville.
Officers responded and arrested Marcie Spinks, 41, of 403 Fritz St., Jonesville,
at the apartment complex. She was charged with possession of marijuana.
Further investigation by JPD and Louisiana Probation and Parole led to the later
arrest of Zachary Glasper, of 1000 Early Dr., Jonesville. He was charged with
one count distribution of marijuana and a parole violation. Glasper's bond was
set at $35,000.
Chief Roy said residents are encouraged to contact JPD concerning any suspected
drug activity. Callers may remain anonymous.
Jonesville Police also responded to an accidental shooting over Labor Day
weekend.
Chashuna Mayes, 28, had been attempting to load a .380 handgun when it
discharged and struck her in the head.
Mayes was treated at Riverland Hospital then transferred to Alexandria and
released.
Chief Roy urges people to take note of the accident and to please be careful
with all firearms.
Two locals arrested using funny money (published September 9, 2009)
Three women were arrested Wednesday night on charges they were manufacturing
fake money.
Larissa Roshea Young, 29, 1012 Cole St., Jonesville, Umika Young O’Steen, 32, 1012 Cole St., Jonesville, and Antoynette Dunbar, 27, 100 Kyle Road,
Ferriday, were all booked on charges of forgery of money by the Ferriday
Police.
The women had allegedly passed off a couple of fake $20 bills in Natchez and
Ferriday and had tried to pass off one in Vidalia, Ferriday Assistant Police
Chief Johnny Evans said.
The person in Vidalia did not accept the counterfeit bill, however, and
authorities were given a notice to be on the look out for the women, Evans
said. The women reportedly admitted to police they had gotten a printer and
were copying $20 bills, Evans said.
The police have since confiscated the equipment, he said. Dunbar was also
charged with theft by shoplifting because she had allegedly stolen some items
from the Dollar General, Evans said. The items have been recovered, he said.
Bike walker pushes through Catahoula (published September 9, 2009)
Robert Guesnard began his journey on June 1, 2005, walking 42 miles in 113
degree heat.
While he was exhausted, he pushed himself because he wanted to see exactly what
his limits were.
Now, he averages anywhere from 18 to 20 miles daily.
He started in Pecos, Texas at the age of 56, and yesterday, at almost 61 years
of age, the bike walker passed through Catahoula Parish.
He's been on the road four years and three months, walking through 22 states and
logging 11,234 miles.
He is on his 32nd pair of shoes and looking for a Wal-Mart or Fred's to buy his
33rd pair because he just blew out the sole of his shoe.
His final destination is Selma Alabama.
Guesnard's bike is loaded down with things he may need on his journey. It weighs
in at 220 pounds, and he pushes it and only rides down hill. He noted he would
rather be in the flat lands like here in Louisiana.
Guesnard says he is a foot soldier of the cross. He said the purpose of his
journey is to be a Soldier of God and to get people to show their love for
their brothers.
"We are coming into a crucial point in time and people need to understand this,"
said Guesnard. "When Hurricane's Katrina and Rita came, it changed my life. I
am living proof of what faith in God can do. I was heading to New Orleans, and
I would have been there at the time when Rita hit, but something told me to
head to Holly Beach instead. And I'm glad I listened."
Guesnard said seeing first hand the despair and suffering the people faced here in Louisiana changed his life and made him a
better person.
"I am proving that I can do this everyday and showing how grateful I am to live
in a country where I can wake up wherever I want and wander the land being a
witness," said Guesnard.
After being a professional all his life, he said he has never felt so free as he
does now.
Guesnard noted that he has met some very wonderful and interesting people on his
journey. He just passed through Jena and was invited to stay the night with a
wonderful family there, and he raved about the home cooked southern meal of
fried pork chops. He stated he was very glad to get back to this part of the
country because people were much nicer and more hospitable than most.
His only regret was learning his mother had passed while he was in Gloretta
Pass, New Mexico.
Guesnard said if he could give any advice it would be to never take anything for
granted, and tell the people you care about that you love them everyday before
you walk out of the house... You never know when it will be the last time.
The bike walker does not pan handle. He is an artist of murals, and this is how
he earns his living. Guesnard is hoping to publish a book when he finishes his
journey and the title will be The art of bike walking "a Pedestrian
’s Journey". His email address is bike_walker@yahoo.com. He checks it when he
gets a chance at local libraries.
Jones-Liddell Feud re-enactment slated (published September 9, 2009)
The Jones-Liddell Feud, which engendered more bitterness and hatred, and was the
cause of more bloodshed than any other incident in the history of Catahoula
Parish will be re-enacted again this year.
Plans are progressing for the event, and more details will be announced at a
later date.
The Planning Committee, Bill Atkins, Wayne Elliott, Dot Lazarus, and Ruth King
have set a tentative date of Saturday, November 7th, at 1:00, at Four Rivers
Park.
Entertainment and food will proceed the event. The Jonesville Woman’s Club is on board to assist with the drama.
This year, the “Feud” presentation will be a fund raiser for the proposed museum which will
eventually be housed in the old Purvis Building on Highway 84.
Work on the museum will begin after Jonesville has been declared a “Preserve America City” and receives a “Preserve America Grant.”
Mark you calendars for this date; more information will be available as plans
unfold.
