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Agents with Attorney General’s Louisiana Bureau of Investigation Office arrested an Abbeville man for 50 counts of pornography involving juveniles.
The agents for the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrested 52-year-old Christopher Michael Ahlers, of S. St. Valerie Street in Abbeville, on July 1, 2025 for violating:
• 50 counts of pornography involving juveniles (felony)
This arrest was a result of a joint investigation with Louisiana Bureau of Investigation and the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office.

ERATH — Wendy and Paul Poché have been named the grand marshals for the 2025 89th Annual 4th of July Celebration. They will preside over the grand parade, which will take place on the streets of Erath at 5 p.m. on July 4th.
.Paul Poche´ of Erath is the son of Leona and Lynn Poché and one of eight siblings.
As a teenager, Paul began volunteering with the Harry Burke Carnival Shows, assisting in setting up booths, tents, and amusement rides.
His love for festivals continued into his college years at USL, where he helped set up the fireworks display.

ERATH — The Erath Fourth of July Celebration Parade will take an alternate route this year, as announced by the Fourth of July Committee. 
Earlier this week, the committee faced a decision just days before the celebration was to begin. They received an update from Jason Connor, a project manager of Glenn Lege Construction, who is overseeing the resurfacing of Broadway Street.