Surveillance and investigation by the Leesville Police Department Narcotics team has led to the arrest of a Leesville man.

A recent arrest by the Leesville Police Department illustrates the danger that many area children could be facing, according to Leesville Chief of Police Bobby D. Hickman.

When the owner of an area residence was robbed earlier this month, he installed a security camera on his property, which helped the Vernon Parish detectives nab two suspects caught on tape during a second theft.

Courtney Donnell Zeno was sentenced to life in prison Tuesday by Judge Patricia Minaldi.

Kenyatta Scott has been sentenced for the 2008 forcible rape of a Leesville woman, while Justin Richmond, accused of the same crime, is facing a trial.

Holly A. Brewer has been sentenced to five years in prison after pleaded guilty in June to second-degree cruelty to a juvenile.

On April 14, 2005, Leesville Police responded to a reported burglary on Oak Street in Leesville.  The female victim said she had been asleep on the couch in her home when she heard a noise.  When she got up to investigate, a black man with a knife attacked her.

Louisiana motorists convicted of second-offense DWI must wait 45 days to apply for a hardship driver’s license under a new law that took effect this month.

A telephone scam involving people who identify themselves as employees of the Vernon Parish Medicaid Office is occurring in Vernon Parish said Sheriff Sam Craft.

The Leesville Police Department recently launched its website, which will allow community members to access a variety of public safety information.
 

The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles began phasing in a new vehicle registration certificate Aug. 16. All Office of Motor Vehicle locations will be utilizing the new registration certificate by Sept. 1. In an effort to make the transition as easy as possible for everyone involved, samples of the new versions of the approved registration certificates will be included along with a guide to reading and understanding the new forms.

Louisiana State Police Troop E will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint Saturday, Aug. 21, 2010 from approximately 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., weather and traffic conditions permitting, in Rapides Parish. 

 During the 2010 Legislative Session, Louisiana lawmakers addressed several key issues that directly affect public safety for Louisiana residents. Many of these laws wenti into effect on Aug. 15. The Louisiana State Police will be focusing its efforts on educating the public about the importance of these new laws over the next several weeks.

DeRidder Internist Ernesto Kufoy was involved in a physical confrontation at the medical facility at 311 S. Pine recently with the husband of one of his patients.

Darrell Wayne Westmoreland, of Leesville, was convicted by a Vernon Parish jury on February 11, 2010 of having committed simple arson.

A Hornbeck man was arrested last week on multiple charges, according to the Vernon Parish Sheriff's Office.

Leesville police officers conducted a traffic stop on an SUV at Nona and 6th Streets on August 11 for failure to yield which resulted ultimately in major drug arrest.

Louisiana legislators passed House Bill No. 173 in June, banning the sale of items which contain synthetic cannabinoids, or “fake weed” as it’s known on the streets.

The Vernon Parish Sheriff's Office has announced recent arrests.

Sherrie D. Wood, 60, of Leesville, was sentenced to six months incarceration for each count relative to a 4-count indictment, to run concurrent, for making false statements in order to obtain federal employees’ compensation benefits, United States Attorney Stephanie A. Finely has announced.