The Rayville Police Department made the following arrests for the week of Sept. 18-25.
• Ewann Armstrong, 38, 203 Trintoi Lane, Nashville, Tenn.; driving under suspension and failure to signal turn.
• Jennifer Shenbanjo, 37, 109 Kenner St., Rayville; hit and run, no driver’s license, no insurance, battery on a police officer and battery on a police officer.
• Kelly Desdrick, 23, 411 Madeline St., Apt. 110, Rayville; harassment.
• Ashley Banks, 27; 411 Madeline St., Apt. 102, Rayville; child desertion and damage to property greater than $100.
• Marvin Wilson, 33, 110 Kelsey St., Rayville; simple criminal trespassing.
• Mollie Wilhite, 27, 900 Maple Wood Drive, Monroe; failure to appear in court and speeding.
• Toinette Reynolds, 37, 110 Keener St., Rayville; theft greater than $700.
• Robert Stapleton, 60, 101 Meadowlark St., Rayville; trespassing.
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The Rayville Police Department issued a total of 42 traffic citations this week.
That number includes 29 for speeding, two for no seat belt and one each for following too close with an accident, careless operation with an accident, leaving the scene of an accident, headlight (two required), improper taillights (none), failure to carry registration, careless operation, exhibition of acceleration, modified exhaust, expired driver’s license (more than six months) and no proof is insurance.
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Rayville Police Chief Willie Robinson says his department is investigating a break-in that took place between the hours of $4:30 and 5:30 a.m. Sept. 22 at Rayville Family Pharmacy.
Officer Logan Parrish was called to the scene and made contact with the owner. Officer Parrish, along with investigator Jerry Davis, was able to lift finger prints from the scene.
Anyone with information on this break-in is asked to please contact the Rayville Police Department at 728-4431.
Chief Robinson would also like to remind all citizens to take extra security measures for their homes and vehicles.
“With winter approaching and cold weather to come, many people are in the habit of cranking their cars and leaving them running to warm up while they are in the house getting ready to leave,” he said. “Unless you have another set of keys and can lock your vehicle while running, this is not safe.”
Chief Robinson advised residents to lock all doors and windows before leaving home and to lock their vehicles when they are not in use.
“A locked window can be a deterrent to someone wanting to break into your home or car,” he said. “Many times, a criminal will move on to an easier target if he or she finds the doors locked.”
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.