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One man faces multiple charges after he allegedly stabbed his mother and himself.
According to Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Drew David, on the afternoon of Jan. 28, deputies were dispatched to 2395 Jacquelyn Dr. in Abbeville in reference to a Robert Curtis Hargrave Jr., 33, possibly wanting to do harm to his parents.
Narcotics Task Force agents were in the immediate area and responded to the call, while deputies were in route. Agents knocked on the door announcing their presence and a white male subject, later identified as Robert Hargrave Jr., came to the door. Agents noticed that Hargrave had a knife, blood on his clothing and was stabbing himself in the chest. Agents advised Hargrave to drop the knife as they entered the residence.
Hargrave was subdued and attended to as agents located Hargrave’s mother within the house. Once locating her, agents noticed that she had been stabbed as well. Medical aid was given to her at that time while waiting for Acadian Ambulance and Paramedics to arrive.
Hargrave’s mother was transported to the hospital for treatment of wounds that were deemed non-life threatening. Robert Hargrave Jr. was also taken to the hospital where he was being treated and upon release will be charged with 2 counts of Domestic Abuse Aggravated Assault, False imprisonment with a dangerous weapon, second degree battery and Aggravated Second Degree Battery.

Scott J. Detraz Jr. was born to Dana Young and Scott Detraz Sr. on August 23, 1988 in Abbeville, La.
He passed on January 25, 2020 at his home in Abbeville, peacefully in his sleep. He helped others throughout his life and in death he will continue to help others by donating his body to science.
Memorial balloon release and candle vigil will be on February 9th at 4 p.m. For more information about the memorial please contact Mary at bayoubeauty8691@gmail.com.

August 15, 2001
~ January 27, 2020

ABBEVILLE — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, January 31, 2020 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Kalix James Broussard, 18, who died Monday, January 27, 2020 due to the result of an automobile accident. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Father Donald Bernard officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Justin LeBouef, Collin Mier, Kayl Bengtson, Jace Lewis, Hunter Griffin and Matthew Judice.
Kalix was a 2019 graduate of Vermilion Catholic High School.
He is survived by his father, Bubba Broussard; step mother, Heather Touchet; mother, Kora LeBouef; girlfriend, Sadie Boudreaux; brother, Kavan Broussard and his fiancé Jay Peters; sister, Kealy Broussard; grandparents, Sheron Landry, Bert Broussard, and Raymond and Connie LeBouef; step grandparents, Trena Touchet and Neil Dugas; aunts and uncles, Jeremy and Jenny Broussard, Hattie LeBouef and Jamie d'Augereau, Spencer LeBouef and Laila Briolo, Amelia LeBouef and Justin LeBouef; step uncle and aunt, Broc and Raelyn Touchet; nieces and nephews, Kash Peters, JaZaiden Peters and Rhilyan Peters; cousins, Bailey Broussard, Carter Broussard, Chloe d'Augereau, Shae LeBouef, Ellen LeBouef, and Luke Myers; godfather, Luke Mayeux; and godmother, Errin Faulk.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Thursday, January 30, 2020 from 10:00 AM until 10:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 7:00 PM; Friday, January 31, 2020 from 8:00 AM until 1:45 PM when the procession will depart for the church.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, (337) 893-4661.