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ERATH — Erath City Councilman Jason Connor proposed a motion to remove the wooden ramp that had been built in front of a resident’s house on Putnam Street. However, before a vote could take place, the property owner revealed surprising information that halted the voting process.
Kim Brasseaux told the Erath council and Mayor Taylor Mencacci that he owns the property and rents it out. 

According to Vermilion Parish Sheriff Eddie Langlinais, on June 6, the Vermilion Municipal and Sheriff’s Narcotics Task Force conducted a traffic stop that lead to probable cause being established to search a nearby residence.
A warrant was obtained and the residence was searched. As a result of the traffic stop and subsequent search of the residence, agents arrested two individuals for narcotics offenses and alleged cockfighting.
Damien Deblanc, 43, was arrested and charged with the following:
• Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule II (Cocaine)

Former police officer Christopher Moorehart will be 92 years old upon his release from state prison after being sentenced by 15th Judicial District Judge Thomas Frederick on Monday.
Judge Frederick sentenced Moorehart to 30 years for each of his two second-degree rape charges, to which he pled guilty in February.
The sentences will be served consecutively, requiring at least 30 years for each. Moorehart is in his early 30s and will be 92 years old in 60 years.
Assistant District Attorney Celeste White prosecuted the case on behalf of the state.