Last week we heard the sad story of a Westlake man getting his fourth DWI. This enforces the point that we still need DWI checkpoints. These checkpoints are designed to make us safer by removing impaired drivers from our roads.
There is no doubt that the string of DUI checkpoints has removed impaired drivers from our roadways. It has also brought back the "corner" bar. I'll explain.
There's a new Deputy Sheriff in town (so to speak.) Area law enforcement agencies will benefit from a brand new graduating class from the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Training Academy.
All kids love to fish. If you have any kids 15 years old or younger; bring them to the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Youth/D.A.R.E. Division Annual Youth Fishing Derby.
While we were all celebrating the beginning of a long weekend. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office deputies were trying to keep our roads safe with a DWI and Seatbelt checkpoint on the 1300 block of Country Club Road. Impaired drivers were removed from our roads and others were deterred from such behavior in the future.
National police week is next week and local agencies will celebrate with a special memorial service and roll call. It is a special event that the public is invited to attend.
I bet if you check your medicine cabinet you will find expired prescription drugs. Any drug that has passed it's expiration date should never be taken and should be disposed of properly. There are also other dangers associated with keeping old medicines. That's what this program is all about.
All seniors should be be checking the old tackle box and getting fishing supplies together. The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office is planning the Annual Senior Citizen's Fishing Derby.
School officials at a middle School alerted The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office that an 11 year old student has severe facial bruising and a swollen eye.