THANKSGIVING FIRE CLAIMS THE LIFE OF A CENTRAL LOUISIANA MAN
November 28, 2008
Hessmer Louisiana, State Fire Marshal H. Butch Browning announced that a Thanksgiving morning residential trailer fire claimed the life of a Hessmer man, despite rescue efforts by his father to save him.
The Hessmer Fire Department was called at 07:52am, Thanksgiving morning to a house trailer located at 144 Wellington Court, Bunkie LA. This is located in a rural area between Hessmer and Bunkie, LA. Upon their arrival the entire living room of the trailer was burning and it was discovered that Ronald Johnson Jr. (DOB) 6-18-82 had been in the fire and was trapped. His father Ronald Johnson Sr. who discovered the fire was able to remove him from a bedroom window. First Responders rendered emergency care and Ronald Johnson Jr. was transported to Bunkie General Hospital where he was later pronounced dead. Preliminary findings indicate smoke inhalation as the cause of death; the Coroner will release final findings at a later time.
Investigators from the State Fire Marshal’s Office were called to determine the cause of this fire and found no evidence of intentional causes. The fire did start in the living room and the investigation is continuing but most of the evidence at this time indicate an electrical appliance or wiring as the possible cause. The home did have a hard wired smoke detector installed and information at this time indicates it had been tested recently but it is unknown if it gave an audible warning of the initial fire. Mr. Johnson was home alone and later arriving witnesses could not confirm hearing the alarm sound.
Fire Marshal Butch Browning sends the office’s deep sympathy and blessings to the Johnson family. “Loss of life to fire is terrible but when it occurs on the morning of Thanksgiving we all hurt even more”, Browning said. He further stated, “We will do everything in our power to assist the family in understanding what caused this fire and also to help educate others in our State so they will not to be a victim of fire”.
Vernon Parish Arrest Report 11/28/2008
November 28, 2008
The Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Department reported two arrests over the last 24 hours:
Garrett Michael Thibodeaux, white male, 27, was arrested on charges of possession of a firearm by convicted felon, huntin without dear tags, hunting without license, and hunting without resident license by Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries. He remains in jail.
Curtis D. Adam, black male, 30, was arrested on charges of driving on wrongside of roadway, possession of drug paraphenalia, and possession of marijuana by Rosepine Police Department. He remains in jail.
Sabine Parish Arrest Report 11/28/2008
November 28, 2008
The Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Department reported four arrests over the last 24 hours:
Patrick Williams, black male, 43, was arrested on charges of disturbing the peace by Many Police Department. He remains in jail.
James M. McAdoo, white male, 64, was arrested on charges of disturbing the peace and resisting an officer by Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Department. He remains in jail.
Thomas Garner, black male, 61, was arrested on charges of DWI 1st by Louisiana State Police. He bonded.
Kenneth D. Lopez, white male, 53, was arrested on charges of DWI 2nd and careless operation by Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Department. He bonded.
There are currently 133 inmates being housed at the Sabine Parish Detention Center.
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Vernon Parish Arrest Report 11/26/2008
November 26, 2008
The Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Department reported two arrests over the last 24 hours:
Brandi M. Conates, white female, 26, was arrested on charges of warrants by Louisiana State Police. She remains in jail.
Nicholas J. Conates, white male, 28, was arrested on charges of contempt of court warrant by Louisiana State Police. He remains in jail.
Sabine Parish Arrest Report 11/26/2008
November 26, 2008
The Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Department reported two arrests over the last 24 hours:
James Ray Leone, white male, 42, was arrested on charges of six bench warrants for issuing worthless checks by Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Department. He bonded.
Desmond Jackson, black male, 23, was arrested on charges of bench warrant by Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Department. He remains in jail.
There are currently 134 inmates being housed at the Sabine Parish Detention Center.
Vernon Parish Arrest Report for November 24 - 25
November 25, 2008
Michael Larry, 32, Black Male, Arrested on charges of Possession of Marijuana with intent to distribute by VPSD. He remains in Jail.
Christopher Dean, 28, Blakc Male, Arrested on charges of Possession of Marijuana with intent to distribute by VPSD. He remains in Jail.
Kimberly Sloan, 40, White Female, Arrested on Charges of 5 counts issuing Worthless Checks, Bench Warrant, & Failure to Appear by VPSD. She Bonded.
Shannon Wheeler, 27, White Female, Arrested on charges of Remaining after being Forbidden by VPSD. She remains in Jail.
Carlouis Brack, 26, White Male, Arrested on charges of Theft, Unauthorized Entry, & Criminal damage to property. by VPSD. He Bonded.
William Martinez, 31, White Male, Arrested on charges of 2nd Degree Battery by VPSD. He remains in Jail.
Charles Martinez, 34, White Male, Arrested on charges of 2nd Degree Battery by VPSD. He remains in Jail.
Jason Blanchard, 28, White Male, Arrested on charges of 2 cts. Bench Warrant, Failure to Pay Child Support by VPSD. He remains in Jail.
Michael Larry, 32, Black Male, Arrested on charges of Misrepresentation during Booking, Possession of Crack Cocaine, Possession of Marijuana by VPSD. He remains in Jail.
Curtis Ray Jackson, 60, White Male, Arrested on charges of DWI 1st, Expired Drivers License, & Open Container by LDWLF. He Bonded.
Sabine Parish Arrest Report for November 25, 2008
November 25, 2008
Alma Lee Pierre, 27, White Female, Arrested on charges of Simple Battery under the Dating Violence Act by SPSD. She remains in jail.
Chelsea LeAnn Willadson, 18, White Female, Arrested on charges of Hunting from Public Road, Hunting from Moving Vehicle, Hunting Deer During Illegal hours by LDWLF. She remains in Jail.
Jonathan Perry, 36, Black Male, Arrested on charges of Bench Warrant by SPSD. He remains in Jail.
Daniel Brevelle, 31, White Male, Arrested on chrages of Probation Violation by SPSD. He remains in Jail.
Anthony Bennett, 21, Black Male, Arrested on charges of Probation Warrant for Beauregard Parish by Probation & Parole. He is being held for Beauregard Parish.
Courtney Procell, 27, White Male, Arrested on charges of Hunting from Public Road, Hunting from Moving Vehicle, Hunting Deer during illegal hours by LDWLF. He Bonded.
Zachary Lopez, 19, White Male, Arrested on charges of Hunting from Public Road, Hunting from Moving Vehicle, Hunting Deer during illegal hours by LDWLF. He Bonded.
Justin Maxey, 18, White Male, Arrested on charges of Hunting from Public Road, Hunting from Moving Vehicle, Hunting Deer during illegal hours by LDWLF. He remains in Jail.
There are currently 126 Total Inmates
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