In an abundance of caution, St. Martin Parish schools will be closed Friday due to inclement weather.
Forecasters are calling for the possibility of a "light dusting" of snow overnight between Thursday and Friday with sleet or freezing rain possible as early as around 10:00 p.m.
St. Martin Parish Daily Arrest Report January 22, 2014
Roy Andrus, Paul August, Jacob Boudreaux, Thomas Clemens, Jonathon Kennedy, Kermit Leger, Denzel Livings, Troy Lewis, Torey Mouton, Kaylon Quebedeaux, Cynthia Robison, Jesus Sanchez
Gov. Bobby Jindal has signed an emergency order that will allow for the uninterrupted delivery of propane and heating fuels.
The governor declared a state of emergency due to the extreme cold temperatures impacting citizens of Louisiana and the rest of the country.
Rayne Police Chief Carroll Stelly says 29-year-old LeRoy "Chip" Begnaud was a trusty assisting with maintenance and cleaning around the police station when he escaped this morning.
Begnaud is a resident of rural St. Martinville. The St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office is on the lookout for him in the area.
Investigators with the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, Jan. 21, arrested Dillon Mier, 22, St. Martinville, on suspicion of the theft of three chainsaws and a gas-powered blower.
According to SMSO Maj. Ginny Higgins, the theft occurred in Catahoula on Dec. 30.
The chainsaws and blower were recovered.