The Rayville Police Department made the following arrests for the week of Sept. 4-11.
• Denishia Reynolds, 33, 517 Girard Road, Oak Ridge; third offense shoplifting, shoplifting and damage to property greater than $100.
• John Lampo, 29, 3636 Hundred Oaks, Baton Rouge; following too close with an accident and driving under suspension.
• Justina McCarthy, 178 Orange St., Winnsboro; disturbing the peace (general) and indecent exposure.
• Deprentis Wilson, 25, 106 Kelsey St., Rayville; running a stop sign, no driver’s license and simple possession of Schedule I CDS.
• Damien Rodgers, 37, 311 Dacron St., Rayville; illegal possession of stolen things.
• Christopher Warren, 50, 111 Waldorf St., Rayville; possession of drug paraphernalia.
• Glen Smith, 47, 1902 Louisa St., Rayville; theft less than $300.
• Sarah Savage, 33, 406 South Lincoln St., Tallulah; theft less than $300 and resisting arrest.
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The Rayville Police Department issued a total of 12 traffic citations this week. That number includes three for speeding, two for careless operation and one each for expired driver’s license, no seat belt, failure to signal, expired license plate, driving without head lights no license plate lights and expired motor vehicle inspection.
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Rayville Police Chief Willie Robinson would like to remind all citizens of Rayville that it is important to cooperate with a police officer during a traffic stop, an arrest or an investigation.
“If you are pulled over on a traffic stop, provide the officer with any documents he requests,” the chief said. “If you happen to be arrested, it’s important that you comply fully with the officer’s instructions.”
He advised failure to cooperate with an officer who is in the process of an arrest or investigation could lead to additional charges.
“Giving false information during an arrest or investigation is also a crime,” the chief said. “So if you are questioned during an arrest or investigation, just be truthful and be cooperative.”
Chief Robinson would also like to remind all citizens of the importance of showing up for court when you are scheduled to be there.
“When you are arrested or when you are given a traffic citation, the officer will also give you a court date,” he said. “If you do not pay your fine before that date, you must appear in court. If you don’t appear in court, a bench warrant will be issued for failure to appear.”
Chief Robinson advised that failure to appear in court results in additional fines and could lead to incarceration as well.
Chief Robinson encourages all citizens to come by the Rayville Police Department at 900 Harrison St. or to call 728-4431 if you need his help in any way.