Department of Revenue Employee Arrested
October 30, 2009
BATON ROUGE- A former employee of the Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) faces nine felony charges including identity theft and unauthorized use of credit card information.
Louisiana State Police detectives took Joy Lynn Aikens, (W/F, 39 years old from Prairieville) into custody on Tuesday, October 27. Her arrest is the result of a joint investigation between State Police and the LDR Criminal Investigations Division (CID).
Aikens became a suspect when two taxpayers contacted LDR claiming that an agency employee requested their credit card information when they called to make payments on their accounts. Requesting credit card information from taxpayers is a violation of LDR policy. The CID investigation determined that Aikens answered both calls, and that she subsequently used one of the credit card numbers to make four unauthorized purchases.
Aikens was also identified as the suspect in the theft of a credit card belonging to another LDR employee. She allegedly used the card to make purchases at several stores in East Baton Rouge and Ascension parishes. The arrest warrant issued by the 19th Judicial District Court in East Baton Rouge Parish includes the following charges:
• Malfeasance in Office ( 1 count)
• Identity Theft (2 counts)
• Unauthorized Use of Access Card (6 counts).
Caroline Matthews is Chesapeake Energys latest winner
October 30, 2009
KWLV 107.1 and Chesapeake Energy want to congratulate last week’s winner in the Discovering Tomorrow’s Leaders contest. Caroline Matthews, from Florien Elementary School is a member of 4-H and was chosen for her outstanding leadership qualities and community involvement. Chesapeake Energy will donate a computer in her name to her local school.
Help us honor more deserving students. Nominate exceptional members of the 4H Club, FFA or any other volunteer organization. Log on to bdcradio.com to submit your nomination. A winner will be selected from Sabine Parish each week for eight weeks, a computer donated to each winner’s school, plus a drawing with two lucky honorees winning their own personal laptop computers.
Discovering Tomorrow’s Leaders contest… brought to you by Chesapeake Energy and KWLV 107.1. Eligible nominees must be a member of a 501 (C) (3) organization.
Happy Halloween!
October 30, 2009
Don’t forget:
Saturday, October 31st events:
Trunk or Treat on the square in Hemphill!
Halloween Dance at the VFW!
Lions Club Haunted House on Barber Street!
Remember to set your clocks back one hour Saturday night!
Also Take a Soldier Fishing weigh in is from 3:00pm to 3:30pm at Fin & Feather on Saturday.
November Activities:
November 6th 8:30AM to 3PM Hemphill Garden Club Annual Country Store at the First United Methodist Church fellowship hall in Hemphill. A delicious lunch, Arts & Crafts, Baked Goods, Plants, Nuts, Cookbooks and more. Proceeds go to community service, Jr. Garden Club trips and programs.
November 10th – Chamber Meeting 5:30pm at the Library.
November 11th – Veteran’s Day Celebration – All veterans as well as friends and family are invited to attend a luncheon at the VFW in Hemphill. (Chamber office will be closed)
November 20th and 21st – Milam Settlers Days in Milam. There will be vendors, live music and great food.
Stop by and visit the chamber booth.
November 23rd – December 6th “A Season for Giving” - The Chamber of Commerce is helping Alco in conducting a canned food drive for Sabine County. Alco will match the community’s donation to help our local food bank. Please drop your donation in the container at Alco during these dates.
Vernon Parish Arrest Parish Report 10/30
October 30, 2009
The Vernon Parish Sherriffs Department reported seven arrest over the last 24 hours:
Stephen West, black male, 19, was arrested on charges of three counts of criminal damage to property, and three counts of simple burgulary by the Leesville Police Department. He remains in jail.
Michael C. Hill, black male, 25, was arrested on charges of probation violation by the Louisiana Dept of Corrections. He remains in jail.
Luke A. Warden, white male, 19, was arrested on charges of three counts of theft, three counts of burgulary, criminal damage to property, and criminal trespass by the Leesville Police Dept. He remains in jail.
Brenda D. Barraillar, white female, 36, was arrested on charges of DWI 1st, hit and run, careless operation, and driving under suspension by the Louisiana State Police. She bonded.
Nicole G. Froemming, white female, 34, was arrested on charges of theft over $500 by the Vernon Parish Sheriffs Department. He bonded.
Joel Taveras Monclub, hispanic male, 20, was arrested on charges of speeding, driving under suspension, resisting by flight, careless operation by Vernon Parish Sheriff Dept. He bonded.
John Alexander Ramirez, hispanic male, 20, was arrested on charges of driving under suspension by Vernon Parish Sheriff Dept. He bonded.
Sabine Parish Arrest Report 10/30/09
October 30, 2009
The Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Department reported two arrests over the last 24 hours:
James L. Morgan, white male, 48, was arrested on charges of DWI 2nd, improper lane usage, open container, and driving left of center by Sabine Parish Sheriffs Office. He remains in jail.
Latosha Lanail Sweet, black female, 26, was arrested on charges of home invasion, simple battery, and disturbing the peace by Sabine Parish Sherriffs Office. She remains in jail.
Obituary 10/30/09
October 30, 2009
Jane L. Paddie, 67, of Zwolle passed away on October 28th. Services are at 2pm, October 30th at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with burial to follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery. She is survived by her husband Steve Paddie, Sr.; daughter, Sherry Glick and husband Luke; sons: Russell, and Steve Paddie Jr.; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and brothers: Wayne Leone, Pat Leone, Martine Leone and Bille Leone and sister, Gail Dooley. Services are being handled by Warrens Meadows Funeral Home.
Open Line 10-30-09 Swap Shop
October 30, 2009
Obituary 10/29/2009
October 29, 2009
Margaret R. Sepulvado, 68, of Zwolle passed away on October 27th. Services are at 10am October 30th at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with burial to follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Visitation starts at 11am October 29 with a Vigil Service to start at 6:45. She is survived by her husband Joseph Elder Sepulvado; daughter, Angela Sepulvado and husband Jesse; sons: Elders Ray, Wendell, and Michael Sepulvado; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and brothers: Franklin and Julius Edward Rivers. Services are being handled by Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Funeral Home.
Vernon Parish Arrest Report 10/29/2009
October 29, 2009
The Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Department reported six arrests over the last 24 hours:
Colt Young, white male, 27, was arrested on charges of unauthorized entry, simple battery, and disturbing the peace by Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Department. He remains in jail.
Thomas Leving, white male, 27, was arrested on charges of probation warrant by Probation and Parole. He remains in jail.
Barbara Wileman, white female, 34, was arrested on charges of warrant by New Llano Police Department. She remains in jail.
Quartenious Sykes, black male, 31, was arrested on charges of bench warrant by Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Department. He remains in jail.
Rodney Calmes, white male, 42, was arrested on charges of warrants by Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Department. He remains in jail.
Kenneth L. Arthur, white male, 24, was arrested on charges of possession of legend drug by Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Department. He remains in jail.
Sabine Parish Arrest Report 10/29/2009
October 29, 2009
The Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Department reported three arrests over the last 24 hours:
Krystal Smith Davis, black female, 28, was arrested on charges of theft over $500 and two Zwolle City warrants by Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Department. She remains in jail.
Fetina A. Epps, black female, 36, was arrested on charges of theft over $500 and two Zwolle City warrants by Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Department. She remains in jail.
Bradley R. Canton, white male, 50, was arrested on charges of aggravated assault by Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Department. He bonded.
There are currently 154 inmates being housed at the Sabine Parish Detention Center.



