The Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a recent string of vehicle thefts, urging farmers, construction workers, and all community members to avoid leaving keys in vehicles or leaving vehicles running unattended. The sheriff's office is emphasizing preventative measures to reduce theft incidents in the area.
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Crime & Public SafetyA 16-year-old teenager was found dead in a pond in Sulphur after a boating accident, according to the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office Marine Division. The body was recovered following a capsized boating incident in the area.
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Crime & Public SafetyDeputies are searching for a teenager who went missing after a boat capsized in a pond in Sulphur. The incident occurred in a local waterway, and rescue efforts are underway to locate the missing child.
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Crime & Public SafetyA 24-year-old Jennings man, Phillip Lyons Jr., was arrested following an altercation and crash in Jennings. One person was injured in the incident. Lyons faces multiple charges including aggravated assault with a firearm, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, obstructing a public road, and driving without a license.
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