Darnell Huntley
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Update 2/1/2019 - Belinda Hebert has been arrested and booked into the Acadia Parish Jail.
Lafayette - On Thursday, Detectives with the Louisiana State Police Insurance Fraud/Auto Theft Unit - Lafayette Field Office arrested four Crowley residents for violations pertaining to Louisiana insurance fraud laws. Along with the four arrests, Detectives are still searching for two more individuals wanted for their role in insurance fraud following a vehicle crash.
The initial investigation revealed on February 11, 2018, two men (24-year-old Lonnie Lambert of Crowley and 32-year-old Harris Gobar of Breaux Bridge) were involved in a two vehicle crash in Acadia Parish. After the crash, Lambert and Gobar called four other people to the scene to act as the drivers and passengers. The goal of adding additional people to the crash was to generate fraudulent insurance claims for intentionally damaged property and fake bodily injuries.
At the conclusion of the investigation, State Police Detectives obtained arrest warrants for those involved in the crash. On January 31, 2019, Detectives arrested 21-year-old Jaclin Trahan, 23-year-old Jernai Campbell, (both from Crowley) and Lambert on charges of LRS 22:1925 - Insurance fraud and LRS 14:133 - Filing false public records. 22-year-old Temesha Lambert of Crowley was arrested for LRS 22:1925 - Insurance fraud. The above listed suspects were booked into the Acadia Parish Jail.
Gobar and 44-year-old Belinda Hebert of Crowley both still have active warrants for their arrest for LRS 22:1925 - Insurance fraud.
Anyone having information concerning persons staging vehicle crashes, or committing other forms of insurance fraud, should contact the Louisiana State Police Insurance Fraud / Auto Theft Unit at 225-925-3701 or insurance.fraud.unit@dps.la.gov.
Aubree Lange is joined by North Vermilion Assistant Principal Denise Lotief and North Vermilion Principal Tommy Byler.
LEROY — Aubree Lange was in for quite the surprise when her parents, the Superintendents and Principals interrupted her Biology class one morning. “Everyone just showed up, it took me a second to realize what was happening,” Lange said.
The 4.0 student was named Parish Student of the Year and not only represents North Vermilion High School, but Vermilion Parish High Schools as a whole. Lange has held her 4.0 GPA since Elementary school.
After she graduates, Lange plans to dive right into furthering her education. “I want to Major in Accounting with a Minor in Marketing at UL,” she said “I’m really interested in Forensic Accounting.
The star student added that she would be pleased to work for the government in any way she could; particularly in the area of detecting fraud. “A government environment is where I really want to be, it would suit me,” she said.
Lange said that her family is extremely proud of her and that it was difficult for her parents to hold the secret from her. The Senior is honored to represent the parish along with her fellow winners.
December 10, 1932 ~ January 30, 2019
LEROY — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church honoring the life of Vernis Joseph Leger, 86, who died Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at his daughter’s residence. He will be laid to rest at Nunez Baptist Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services.
Mr. Leger was a member of the Indian Bayou Volunteer Fire Department since 1977. He was head cook of the annual Indian Bayou jambalaya annual fund raiser and many other charities and organizations for over 40 years. He also belonged to the American Legion, and volunteered for The Relay For Life. Mr. Leger was also a board member of Farm Bureau and the Drainage Board. He was a loving and gentle caregiver and friend to many.
He is survived by his daughter, Monica Leger Meaux and her husband, Karl of Kaplan; his granddaughter, Shaina Meaux of Kaplan; one sister, Stella and her husband, Brandt Terro of Kaplan; two brothers, Nolan Leger and his wife, Mary Lou of Port Arthur, TX and Kenneth Leger and his wife, BernaDean of Abbeville; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lilly Vincent Leger; one son, Vince Leger; and his parents, Dewey “Tee-Tee” Leger and the former Leona Landry.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan, 300 N. Eleazar Ave., on Monday, February 4, 2019 from 8:30 AM until 9:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 7:00 PM; Tuesday, February 5, 2019 from 8:00 AM until the procession departs for the church at 9:30 AM.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan, (337) 643-7276 [Service Information 225-5276]. Condolences may be sent to the Leger family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.
September 20, 1946 ~ January 30, 2019
ABBEVILLE — A memorial graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, February 4, 2019 at St. Paul Cemetery, 515 Jacqulyn St., Abbeville LA, honoring the life of Paul Robert Luquette Jr., 72, who died Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at Eastridge Nursing Center. Pastor Scott Crosby will officiate the service.
Paul is survived by his son, Shannon P. Luquette and his wife, Ellie; two brothers, Dunice "Bozo" Luquette and Donald Luquette; two sisters, Diane Harrington and Kris Connor; and sister-in-law, Dale Luquette.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Nancy DeHart Luquette; two grandchildren, Jade Mikel Luquette and Christian Lynn Luquette; parents, Paul R. Luquette, Sr. and the former Agnes Schexnider; brother, George Luquette; paternal grandparents, George Luquette and the former Alphonsine Meaux; and maternal grandparents, Dunice Schexnider and the former Eleanor Baudoin.
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.
ABBEVILLE — A Home-going Celebration will be held for Mr. Courtney Lashawn Harris, 30, at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, February 2, 2019, at Greater Pleasant Green Baptist Church (822 I. J. Joiner Street, Abbeville, LA 70510) with Pastor Mediate Derouen, officiating.
He will await the resurrection in Greater Pleasant Green Baptist Church Cemetery in Abbeville, LA.
A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday at the church 9:00 A.M. until the time of the service.
A native of Abbeville, LA and resident of San Antonio, TX he passed on Monday, January 21, 2019 at his residence.
He leaves in God’s care his father, Reginald Harris of Houston, TX; his mother, Doris Newton of Abbeville, LA; one sister, Shala Harris of San Antonio, TX; maternal grandfather, Earlest Green (Wilma) of Baton Rouge, LA; niece, Khia Coleman of Abbeville, LA; nephew, Karlon Coleman, Jr. and a host of aunts and uncles, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Karlon Coleman, Sr.; paternal grandfather, Calvin Guidry, Sr.; paternal grandmother, Lillie Parker; maternal grandmother, Bertha S. Levine; uncle, Calvin Guidry, Jr. and cousin, Chazton Guidry.
Active Pallbearers are Javion Vallot, Ja’Von Guidry, Jonathon Guidry, Michael Parker, Cornelius King and Tarus Plummer.
Honorary Pallbearers are Marvin Summer, Larry Shelvin, Shawn Vallot, Daryl Everette, Roy Harris, and Jared Baudoin.
Condolences may be expressed at www.fletcherfuneralhomes.org
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Home (337-893-2440) 1116 Greene Street-Abbeville, LA 70510.
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Shown receiving a large supply of food from Assistant Financial Officer and General Building Manager Gerald Gaspard (left)and Financial Officer Kirby Dubois (right) of Vermilion Post 29 is Seaman Hunter Wilcox (middle) of the U. S. Coast Guard Station Abbeville located at the Port of Vermilion.
Located at the Port of Vermilion is a small search and rescue station operated by a unit of the United States Coast Guard. USCG Station Abbeville is part of the U. S. Coast Guard’s 8th District of the New Orleans Sector and is the home port of the 87 ft. patrol boat, the USCGC Pelican.
Established by the Congress of the United States on August 4, 1790, the Coast Guard of today is one of the five armed services of the United States.
However, unlike the U. S. Marine Corps, Air Force, Navy and Army which operate as parts of the United States Department of Defense, the Coast Guard is part of the Department of Homeland Security. The focus of the Coast Guard is maritime safety, maritime security and maritime stewardship.
The Coast Guard personnel stationed at the Port of Vermilion were, like other members of the Department of Homeland Security, without income during the recent shutdown of a portion of the federal government.
Notwithstanding any personal financial distress resulting from the shutdown, the Coast Guard personnel of USCG Station Abbeville continued with operations to maintain the security and safety of our coastal waters.
Recognizing that Station Abbeville’s Coast Guard personnel were faced with financial difficulties stemming from the shutdown, the Legionnaires of Vermilion Post 29, under the direction of Commander 3 Thomas B. Thompson, stepped in to provide assistance to the Coast Guard unit.
The Legionnaires amassed enough canned and dried food stuffs to fill 12 large boxes.
With the assistance of Super 1 Foods, the Legionnaires were also able to obtain a large amount of meat. The food was then provided to the Coast Guard Unit.
These efforts of the Vermilion Post 29 Legionnaires exemplify the mission of the American Legion to serve the needs of all veterans and their families and to fulfill our commitment to our community, state, and nation.
Carson Theriot is joined by NVMS Assistant Principal Gina Davidson (left) and NVMS Principal Joan Romero.
Carson Theriot was in his first-hour Math class when he learned of his new title.
Theriot is a North Vermilion Middle School Eighth grader who was named Student of the Year; but if that didn’t excite him enough, he was later named Parish Student of the Year.
“I was so surprised seeing everyone walking into my first-hour class,” Theriot said. “Mr. Jerome(Puyau), the assistant superintendent, my mom, everyone.”
The 8th grader realized that he won and couldn’t contain his excitement.
Although, for most of his grade school years thus far, Theriot has maintained his 4.0 GPA, but there was that one time when he made a B.
“Well, actually it was more than that,” he said. “I made two B’s in third grade and one in fourth grade; I don’t like thinking about those.”
Theriot plans to seek his Civil Engineering degree once he graduates high school. Still, at his age, he knows exactly what he wants, and as some things tend to change, he said it’s not likely that it will.
“I want to be in charge of building and planning bridges and other structures; it’s fascinating to me and has been for a long time,” he said.
Carson said he credits his parents, Nick and Adrienne Theriot, for shaping the person he is today. Theriots’ older sister was a positive influence on him, too, even holding the Student of the Year title as well.
“Even though she didn’t win Parish, I could never hold that over her head, she’s already in college,” he said.
Carson Theriot represents North Vermilion Middle School with pride and plans to always make his parish proud.
He currently serves as president of the NVMS Be the Good club, Student Council representative, 4-H treasurer, and Jr. Beta Chaplin. In addition to the offices he holds, he’s a member of the North Vermilion Middle School band and the soccer and cross country teams.
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