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Police Report

The Rayville Police Department made the following arrests for the week of July 17-24.

• Thaddeus J. Autman, 214 Cotton St., Rayville; displaying a firearm, domestic abuse battery, displaying a firearm (BB gun or aerosol).

• Travis Fabela, 512 Oak St., Rayville; damage to property and leash law violation.

• Ozella Martinez, 33, 119 Waldorf St., Rayville; interference with a police officer and resisting arrest.

• Eric R. Williams, 24, 710 Spruce St., Rayville; no driver’s license and no insurance.

• Racilia V. Schofield, 21, 117 No. Odem St., Bastrop; three counts of failure to appear.

• Marcus Hubbard, 50, 220 Scott St., Rayville; failure to secure registration, driving under suspension and no insurance.

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The Rayville Police Department issued a total of 14 traffic citations this week. That number includes six for speeding, two each for no seat belt and failure to secure license and registration and one each for no driver’s license in possession, no proof of insurance, careless operation with an accident and expired license tags.

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Rayville Police Chief Willie Robinson advised all citizens of Rayville of the importance of cooperating with law enforcement officers.

“If you are stopped by an officer while you are driving, be prepared to present your vehicle documents -- driver’s license, proof of insurance and vehicle registration,” he said. “If you are questioned by an officer during the course of an investigation, it’s very important for you to cooperate fully and answer all questions truthfully.”

Chief Robinson advised that running or fleeing from an officer, refusing to answer questions or giving false information can all result in you being arrested on criminal charges.

“It is also important that you comply with an officer in the event that you are arrested,” the chief said. “Resisting the officer will lead to additional charges.”

He also advised that it’s very important to make sure yo appear in court whenever you’re scheduled to do so.

“Whether you are schedule to appear on your own charges or as a witness in someone else’s case, you can be arrested and charged with failure to appear in court if you have been issued a court notice or subpoena,” 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.

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