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Louisiana couple arrested for synthetic marijuana
Not long ago, a Louisiana couple was issued drug charges after authorities confirmed that they had synthetic marijuana and a smoking device in a local hotel room. Though authorities were initially unsure of the exact nature of the materials found, police sent the item to a lab…
Louisiana man charged after forcing pharmacist to fill prescription
There are often at least two sides to every story. Sometimes media accounts of an incident can be accurate, and other times they may be unintentionally misleading. It is not always clear when a person is charged with a crime if the accounts that are…
Calhoun man faces drug charges for Alprazolam
A call from neighbors apparently brought police to a Louisiana man’s home on May 24. The neighbors reported that there were loud noises coming from the residence. Police reported to the residence, and the night ended with the Calhoun man being arrested on a drug possession…
Woman faces drug charges after traffic stop in Louisiana
A simple traffic stop can become much more serious if a person is found with drugs or is found to be under the influence of alcohol. One woman knows this first hand. She now faces drug charges after she was stopped on Interstate 10 in…
Lake Charles card game leads to criminal charges
The recent economic crisis has left some people scrambling to make ends meet. Unfortunately, some people feel that they have to resort to illegal means in order to get the finances they need to sustain their lives. Often, however, this leaves them charged with a…
More in Louisiana are charged with a crime in summer months
As many who live in Louisiana know, it can be very hot during the summer months. The long, steamy days can lead to an increased level of aggression in some, according to reports. This aggression can even lead to people being charged with a crime…
Police on the lookout for Lake Charles copper wiring thieves
Local police report that a Habitat for Humanity project located in Lake Charles has been the subject of several attacks. They are searching for the persons said to be responsible. Once found, the responsible person or persons will likely be charged with a crime. Reports…
Lake Charles firearms burglary: 4 teens charged with a crime
On April 2, a Lake Charles car burglary was reported to the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office. The owner of the car noticed that two guns were missing from his vehicle, which had been unlocked at the time of the alleged thefts. Although no reasons for…
Louisiana House pushes to change sentencing laws
Several new bills have been proposed by the Louisiana legislature that could impact the way that those who have been convicted of a crime are sentenced. The bills have passed through the Louisiana House and were recently sent to the Senate. For those who have…
More people could face criminal charges if new laws are passed in Louisiana
Louisiana continues to add more crimes to the books each year. In the current legislative session, there are at least 20 bills under consideration that would, if passed, add new crimes to the criminal code. One bill would make it a crime to steal copper…
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