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Jacolby Nunez

Second arrest made in connection to April 9 shooting death in Abbeville; Nunez faces 1st-Degree murder charge

Thu, 04/22/2021 - 10:18am

While the Abbeville Police Department’s investigation into the April 9 shooting death of James Joseph Jr. remains ongoing, two arrests in connection to the incident have now been made.
The Abbeville Police Department, in the continuing investigation, secured an arrest warrant for Jacolby Nunez for 1st-Degree Murder for the homicide that claimed the life of Joseph, 25, of Abbeville.

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This 2016 Heartland North Trail Ultra Lite travel trailer was reported stolen on April 4.

Trailer theft investigated in Acadia Parish

Thu, 04/22/2021 - 9:28am

CROWLEY — Detectives with the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office are investigating the theft of a 24-foot bumper-pull travel trailer from the 6000 block of Egan Highway, west of Crowley.
The incident occurred during the night of April 4.
Unknown suspects entered the property and gained access to the travel trailer. The trailer is described as a 2016 Heartland North Trail Ultra Lite. It is tan in color with black and maroon decals.
The value of this theft is approximately $18,000.

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Residents on islands in Abbeville don’t want to be incorporated

Wed, 04/21/2021 - 10:10am

The City of Abbeville is trying to incorporate four areas into the city and residents who live in those areas are not in favor of it.
Recently, the City of Abbeville approved creating a bill for the legislature in Baton Rouge to approve, and hopefully, the governor to sign. That bill is House Bill 334, and was submitted by Rep. Ryan Bourriaque.
These areas are called “Islands,” and there are four in the city. Two are near Terri’s Diesel, near Southern Oaks Country Club. Another one is next to RiverFront Restaurant, while the fourth one is on the south side of Abbeville.

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