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Ding-Dong-Ditch lands man in jail, teen in hospital

Wed, 05/03/2023 - 11:54am

A Rayville man has been arrested for shooting a teenager playing the game Ding-Dong-Ditch.

Richland Parish Sheriff’s deputies arrested Michael Scott Duckworth of Rayville on May 1, charging him with one count of second degree battery.  This arrest stemmed from an incident early on April 30 when a group of teens were knocking on doors and running away.

The teens knocked on Duckworth’s door and then ran to another residence, knocking there also. They then were running through a field when Duckworth spotlighted them and fired his weapon, striking one of the teens.  

Police Report

Tue, 04/11/2023 - 3:25pm

Rayville Police Chief Markus Turner announced the Rayville Police Department made the following arrests for the week of April 2-9.

• Dustin Powell, 40; remaining after forbidden.

• One juvenile was charged with simple battery.

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The Rayville Police Department issued a total of 24 traffic citations this week. That number includes 19 for speeding, three for expired license plate and one each for expired driver’s license and careless operation with an accident. 

Police Report

Tue, 04/04/2023 - 1:52pm

Rayville Police Chief Markus Turner announced the Rayville Police Department made the following arrests for the week of March 26 through April 2.

• Dacarlus Harris, 37; driving under suspension, expired license plate, failure to secure registration, no inspection sticker and no proof of insurance.

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Police Report

Tue, 03/14/2023 - 4:10pm

Rayville Police Chief Markus Turner announced the Rayville Police Department made the following arrests for the week of Feb. 26 through March 12.

• Amanda West, 25, disturbing the peace, general.

• Apheilia Houston, 42, disturbing the peace  (general).

• Shaderrica McMillion, 21, disturbing the peace (general).

• Shawn D. Royal, 53, simple criminal trespassing, disturbing the peace (general) and disobedience to an officer

• Lentravious J. Carson, 25, disturbing the peace (general).

Graffiti

Anyone with information about Graffiti is asked to call Jackson at 504-877-2228.

Lost service dog sought

Wed, 03/08/2023 - 10:54am

Ryan Jackson is seeking help to find his service dog, Graffiti.
"We were involved in a car accident in Rayville and while we were dealing with the aftermath of that, somebody snatched him," Jackson said.
The accident occurred around 9 p.m. on March 7 near the Waffle House in Rayville. 
Jackson said he has had the service dog, a Microbully, for about 10 months.
Anyone with information about Graffiti is asked to call Jackson at 504-877-2228.

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