Police Report for April 9, 2015
The Rayville Police Department made the following arrests for the week of March 29 through April 4.
• Shenice Cooks, 27; 305 Rosa St., Rayville; no insurance and resisting arrest by false information.
• Fedderick Wheeler, 38; 1902 Louisa St., Rayville; disturbing the peace by profanity and resisting arrest.
• Capricia Hatton, 22; 215 Francis St., Rayville; disturbing the peace by fighting.
• Kathy Hunter, 45; 307 Jones St., Rayville; shoplifting.
• Andrew McGraw, 58; 110 Traylor St., Rayville; no driver’s license and failure to use turn signal.
• Ray Jones, 29; 116 D. South Circle Dr., Rayville; domestic abuse battery and disturbing the peace (general).
• Demarcus Thompson, 19; 114 Margaret St., Rayville; theft less than $300.
• Four juveniles were arrested this week. Two were charged with theft less than $300, one with simple battery and one with two counts of simple burglary and two counts of contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile.
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The Rayville Police Department issued a total of 15 traffic citations this week. That number includes seven for speeding, two for no license plate light and one each for no vehicle registration, no insurance, careless operation, failure to use a turn signal, no driver’s license in possession and proof of insurance.
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Rayville Police Chief Willie Robinson advised all citizens of Rayville that providing an officer with false information during the course of an investigation or an arrest is a criminal offense.
“If you are questioned by an officer for any reason and you give a fictitious name or other information that is deliberately incorrect, you will be arrested and charged with for giving false information,” the chief said.
Chief Robinson stated that no matter what the situation, it is better to tell the truth and cooperate with the officer if you are stopped, questioned or arrested.
Chief Robinson would also advised parents about the importance of knowing where their children are, what they are doing, and who they are associating with.
“In some instances, parents can be held legally responsible for the criminal activity of their children,” the chief said. “As summer break from school is approaching, I’d also like to remind you of the importance of making sure your children observe the town curfew.”
Chief Robinson stated that juveniles are not allowed to be out on the streets without a parent or guardian after 11 p.m. on Sunday through Thursday and after midnight on Friday and Saturday.
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.