Police Report

The Rayville Police Department made the following arrests for the week of May 25-31.

• Devin Griffin, 22; 203 Dacron St., Rayville; simple battery.

• Kevin Ricks, 27; 119 Naylor St., Rayville; simple battery.

• Tangela Bryant, 37; 210 Meadowlark St., Rayville; shoplifting and failure to appear on driving under suspension.

• Antonisha Williams, 18; 404 Foster St., Rayville; no driver’s license.

• Dewana Payton, 39; 316 Russell St., Apt. 26, Rayville; improper supervision of a minor.

• Curtis Toney, 29; 502 Spencer St., Rayville; disturbing the peace by profanity and disobedience to a police officer.

• One juvenile was charged with simple criminal trespassing.

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The Rayville Police Department issued a total of four traffic citations this week. That number includes one each for no insurance, no license plate, running a stop sign and having an expired motor vehicle inspection sticker (more than six months).

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Rayville Police Chief Willie Robinson advised all citizens of Rayville that physical violence is never an acceptable solution to a problem.  

“If you find yourself in an altercation that could possibly escalate to physical violence, the best solution is to walk away and cool down,” Chief Robinson said.

Chief Robinson advised that all parties involved in physical violence will be arrested and charged accordingly whether or not they are still at the scene when officers arrive.  Chief Robinson also stated that citizens of Rayville are more than welcome to call his office and ask for the assistance of officers if there is an altercation with which they need help.  

“If your situation doesn’t fall under our jurisdiction, we will help you find the proper agency,” the chief said.

Chief Robinson encourages all citizens to come by the Rayville Police Department at 900 Harrison St. or to call 728-4431 if you need his help in any way.