The Rayville Police Department made the following arrests for the week of Oct. 5-11.
• Jon Jones, 3702 Gayton St., Monroe; cruelty to a juvenile.
• Kevin Williams, 31; 316 Russell St., Apt. 59, Rayville; failure to appear (11 counts) and possession of synthetic marijuana with intent to distribute
• Victor Rivera, 27, 306 Clara Drive, Monroe; expired driver’s license.
Two juveniles were arrested this week. One was charged with simple battery and the other with theft less than $300.
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The Rayville Police Department issued a total of eight traffic citations this week. That number includes four for speeding and one each for no driver’s license in possession, no proof of insurance, running a stop sign and no seat belt.
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Rayville Police Chief Willie Robinson would like to remind all citizens of the importance of showing up in court for scheduled Court dates.
“If you are arrested or receive a traffic citation, you will also be issued a court date,” the chief said. “If you don’t appear in court as scheduled, the judge will issue a bench warrant for your arrest on the charge of failure to appear.”
Chief Robinson stated that persons who are charged with failure to appear must pay the fine for the bench warrant in addition to fines and fees assessed in connection with their original charge.
Chief Robinson also stated that if a person is scheduled to appear on multiple charges and fails to appear, a bench warrant is issued on each charge. “Failing to appear in court is a criminal charge and appears on your permanent record,” the chief said.
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.