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Fatal Crash Claims Life of Passenger in Evangeline Parish

Mon, 11/09/2020 - 10:21am

EVANGELINE PARISH – At approximately 7 p.m. on Nov. 8, 2020, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I were notified of a single-vehicle crash on LA Highway 1161 near Bush Street in Evangeline Parish.
The crash took the life of 26-year-old Eduardo Lopez of Eunice.
Preliminary investigation revealed 21-year-old Kinsey Lopez was driving a 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche north on La 1161. For unknown reasons, her vehicle ran off the roadway as she failed to negotiate a curve and overturned, causing the she and her passenger to be ejected.

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Police investigating homicide of 52-year-old Abbeville man

Fri, 11/06/2020 - 11:07am

​On Nov. 5, at approximately 9:30 p.m., officers of the Abbeville Police Department responded to the 400 block of Edwards Street in reference to a shooting.
​Once officers arrived, they found a male victim laying on the ground on the driveway of a residence. The male victim appeared to have suffered at least one gunshot wound. Officers called Acadian Ambulance, who arrived and attempted to treat the victim. The victim was transported to Abbeville General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
​The victim is identified as 52-year-old Roland Bernard, Jr. of Abbeville.

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Javontae Veney

Abbeville Police searching for suspect in connection to Tuesday’s shooting that killed teen

Thu, 11/05/2020 - 9:44am

​On Nov. 4, detectives obtained warrants for Davion Markell Sneed and Javontae Veney for their roles in a homicide on November 3, 2020 in Abbeville.
Within 30 minutes of the public release of his information, Davion Sneed turned himself into the Abbeville Police Department and wanted to speak to detectives regarding the incident. Sneed was interviewed by detectives. Based on new evidence, including speaking to detectives, the Abbeville Police Department had the warrant for Mr. Sneed recalled. Sneed was released without charge.

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