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The Ville Platte Gazette from Ville Platte, Louisiana • 7

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Ville Platte Gazette Thursday, August 15, 2002 Ville Platte, La. VPPD recover stolen vehicle Sunday evening 'Officer to wallet. At press time, these items had not been recovered, and Fontenot urged anyone with information to contact the department at 363-1313. (Everyone is reminded that Chief Romeo Hargrove states all callers By: CARISSA HEBERT Managing Editor The investigation into a stolen vehicle has led to charges being filed against two 14-year-old juveniles. Detective Sgt.

Linton Fontenot said the department was notified on Sunday, August 11, by Ira Foxworth Jr. that his truck had been stolen. According to the report, Foxworth was visiting in the area near the 400 block of East Main St. on Saturday night. Somehow his keys were misplaced, and he decided to leave the truck there and return in the morning to pick it up.

EPSO solve several cases; report arrests By: CARISSA HEBERT Managing Editor The Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office arrested a Lebeau resident in connection with a stolen four-wheeler after responding to a complaint involving four-wheelers. Detective Keith Dupre said he and Lt. Dwayne Recent activity reported by PP Police Department 7A will remain anonymous.) The department also detained an adult, who had not been charged at press time in the case. Fontenot said he was continuing the investigation and more charges were possible. Fontenot responding to a complaint on August 5, involving kids riding four-wheelers.

Once on the scene, Dupre said an investigation began, and the detectives discovered a trailer in a nearby -yard. "We noticed the serial numbers had been grinded off and the license plate had See EPSO, Page 8A Jfc funeral Dimkr vis? ah PH1L1PP1 ANS 4:9 "But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus." MATTHEW 21:22 "And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive." cor.in 11 -mr mi mm mmm with your need. LEAVE with your answer! Fontenot said the truck was spotted after it struck someone. When officers ran the license plate number, they discovered it was Foxworth's stolen vehicle. Officers began searching for the truck and located it parked on Northwest Railroad Street.

An investigation led officers to an adult male and two 14-year-old juveniles. The two juveniles were charged with the theft of the truck. Fontenot said the juveniles were charged with unauthorized use of a vehicle and theft. He said they took a .22 caliber handgun, a cell phone and Foxworth's of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana. Jennifer J.

Reed, 27, 3218 Hilltop Lane, Bunkie, was charged on August 12, with failure to use a turn signal, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana. charge one Railroad Pine Prairie, was charged August 10, with DWI and careless operation. Thibodeaux was released on a $1,176.50 bond. eight arrests Bieber Road, Mamou, was charged August 9, with speeding (35 over). King was released on a $105 bond.

Paul Reed, 29, 119 Cross Mamou, was charged August 10, with DWI (third offense) and driving left of center. Reed was transferred to the Evangeline Parish Jail-. Isreal Chapman, 26, 641 Second Mamou, was charged August 10, with driving under suspension. Chapman was transferred to the Evangeline Parish Jail. Ricky John Bertrand, 20, 2128 Thibodeaux Road, Mamou, was charged August 12, with DWI.

Bertrand was transferred to the Evangeline Parish Jail. Ville Platte Police Officer Bryce Fontenot was recognized by bis peers as "Officer of the Month" for activities he performed during the month of July. Fontenot joined the police department and began his law enforcement career approximately one-and-a-half years ago. He said he enjoys working with his co-workers and helping to fight crime in Ville Platte. Cryce "I enjoy working with a great bunch of guys who I consider my family.

I also enjoy putting people, who commit crimes against the hard working citizens of Ville Platte, in jail. I want our children and citizens to have a safe place to live. Fontenot is married to EPSO Joshua Paul Morgan, 22, 5996 Pine Point Road, Mamou, was charged August 10, with theft and simple burglary. Morgan was released on a $2,500 bond. Israel Lee Chapman, 26, 641 Second Mamou, was charged August 12, with improper lighting and driving under suspension.

Chapman was released on a $371.50 bond. Paul Jacob Reed, 29, 119 Cross Mamou, was charged August 12, with DWI (third offense) and driving left of center. Reed was released on a $5,000 bond. Jennifer Jeanice Reed, 27, 700 Veterans Drive, Apt. 814, Alexandria, was charged August 12, with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana and failure to use turn signal.

At press time, Reed remained incarcerated on a $10,000 bond. Antonial Keith Miller, 34, 1172 N. Dock Road, Ville Platte, was charged August 12, with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana. At press time, Miller remained incarcerated on a $10,000 bond. REVIVAL SERVICES.

New Life United Pentecostal Church Reddell Thursday Saturday August 15-18 7PM Sunday 10AM and 6:30 PM Guest Speaker: Reverend Donnell Spurgeon For more information call (337) 738-5856 Rev. K.F. Geisendorff, Pastor Thoughtful Personalized and Dignified Services PINE PRAIRIE The Pine Prairie Police Department reported two arrests on August 12. Arrested were the following: Antonial K. Miller, 34, 112 W.

Live Oak Ville Platte, was charged on August 12, with possession State Police Louisiana State Police, Troop in Lafayette, booked one person into the Evangeline Parish Jail this week. Amanda Chapman Thibodeaux, 27, 1207 MPD reports MAMOU Mamou Police charged eight people between August 8, and August 12, and booked them into the Mamou Jail. Arrested were the following: Dallas Tracy Raybon, 40, 810 Maple Mamou, was charged August 8, with disturbing the peace by intoxication. At press time, Raybon remained incarcerated. Barbara Soileau, 52, 510 Oak Mamou, was charged August 9, with aggravated assault.

Soileau was transferred to the Evangeline Parish Jail. Mathilda Gibson, 25, 810 Oak Mamou, was charged August 9, with disturbing the peace. Gibson was released, on a bond. Tonya Gibson, 24, 810 Oak Mamou, was charged August 9, with disturbing the peace. Gibson was released on a bond.

Georgia King, 46, 1521 -a We Specialize in or Offer: Affordable Preneed Burial Plans Life Insurance Headstones Grave Markers Call for a quote: 363-8111 or 278-9085 Fcztcnst the former Kim Thomas. They are the parents of two, Ragen Blaire Fontenot and Payton Layne Morein. Fontenot is the son of Cecil Fontenot and Cynthia Fontenot, both who are employed at Floyd's Record Shop. Continued From Page 6A Ricky John Bertrand 20, 2128 Thibodeaux Road, Mamou, was charged August 13, with DWI (first offense) and failure to maintain with an accident. Bertrand was released on a $1,276.50 bond.

David Paul McDaniel, 21, 1368 Junction Road, Ville Platte, was charged August 13, with simple battery. McDaniel was released on a $5,000 bond. Grant Louis Langley, 22, 124 Deer Road? Elton, was charged August 13, with DWI (first offense), careless operation, no insurance and threatening a public official. Langley was released on a $3,000 bond. Christopher Steve Dominick, 34, 1340 T-Mamou Road, Ville Platte, was charged August 14, with simple battery and simple burglary.

Dominick was released on a $10,000 bond. Due to the closure of PRODUCTS $3.29 WHOLE BOSTON BUTT 99" 12 0Z. BRYAN WEINERS 99' NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT USDA Rural Development has received an application for financial assistance from the East Side Water System; P.O. Box 71; Ville Platte, LA 70586. The proposed project includes Water System Improvements totaling approximately $1,100,000.

The purpose of the proposed project for the East Side Water System is to correct pressure problems throughout the system by digging a new water well, looping of existing lines, and replacing key lines with larger lines. The project will include laying approximately 17,000 linear feet of 34,000 linear feet of and 14,000 linear feet of 2" water mains throughout the system franchise area. As required by the National Environmental Policy Act, Rural Development has assessed the potential environmental impacts of the proposed project and has determined that the project will not have a significant effort on the human environment and an Environment Impact Statement will not be prepared. Copies of the Environmental Assessment are available at the Rural Development Area Office located at the USDA Service Center; Whitney National Bank Building, 905 Jefferson Street, Suite 320, Lafayette, Louisiana 70501. For further information, interested person may contact Mr.

Gerard Labat, Rural Development Specialist, Rural Utilities Service by telephone at (337) 262-6601 extension 126. A general location map of the proposed water system service area is shown below. Dr. Charles P. "Chuck" LaHaye's Office, all medical records may be obtained upon written request.

Please send your name, address and phone number to: P.O. Box 304 Ville Platte, La. 70586 12PK. COKE BONELESS BEEP SHOULDER ROAST BONELESS ROUND BEEF STEAK $169 FRYER LEG QUARTERS 39' LB. END CUT PORK CHOPS $109 LB.

$1 29 LB. HY-T0P CORN (WHOLE OR CREAM STYLE) HY-T0P BLEACH 99 GAI LB. MIXED SAUSAGE $093 '8! 2 99t 103 PUREX POWDER $99 RV'sl) C4 We fill Propane Bottles Open 7:00 am 7:00 pm Sun. 7:30 am 6:00 pra Chataignier Rd. aniifcOutot Tovm) Ville Platte USDA, Rural Development is discrimination should be sent an Equal Opportunity Lender, Provider and Employer.

Complaints of to: USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Washington, DC. 20250-94 10. 4.

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