Rayville Police Report
The Rayville Police Department made the following arrests for the week of May 18-24.
• Harvey Minnieweather, 59; 405-A McConnell Drive, Rayville; remaining after forbidden and disturbing the peace (general).
• Daniel Wininger, 24; 23 Johnny Walker Rd., Rayville; theft greater than $300 and less than $500 (three counts).
• Jessica Qualls, 32; 112-B Ouachita St., Rayville; disturbing the peace (general).
• India Jackson, 21; 128 North Circle Drive, Rayville; theft less than $300.
• Sabrina Meadows, 22; 107-B McConnell Drive., Rayville; driving under suspension and speeding.
• Shannon Humphreys, 42; 462 Warsaw Loop, Delhi; expired drivers license (over 6 months), failure to secure license and registration, no insurance, switched license plate and no brake lights.
• Jesse Collins, 59; 215 Branch Crossing Road, Rayville; driving under suspension and no brake lights.
• Scheanette Williams, 36; 114 Kelsey St., Rayville; damage to property less than $100.
• Charlie Washington, 31; 19 Barker Lane, Rayville; damage to property greater than $100 and careless operation.
• Five juveniles were arrested this week. Two were charged with theft less than $300. One was charged with two counts of shoplifting and simple criminal trespassing, one with two counts of shoplifting and one was charged with two counts of accessory to theft.
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The Rayville Police Department issued a total of 16 traffic citations this week. That number includes six for no driver’s license in possession, four for speeding, two each for no proof of insurance and careless operation with an accident and one each for no tail lights and improper registration.
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Rayville Police Chief Willie Robinson advised parents should be especially watchful over their children now that school is out for the summer. Chief Robinson stated that parents should know where their children are at all times and who they are hanging out with.
“If you are working, make sure your children have adult supervision when you’re not home,” said the chief. “Even if your children are old enough to stay home alone, there should still be an adult they can call in case of an emergency.”
Chief Robinson would also like to remind parents to make sure their children abide by the curfew, which means they should be indoors no later than 11 p.m. Sunday night through Thursday night and midnight on Friday night and Saturday night. Chief Robinson also advised that the parents of juveniles who are arrested for criminal acts – including but not limited to curfew violations – can also be arrested and charged in some instances.
Chief Robinson advised motorists of the importance of keeping their vehicles in roadworthy condition.
“You may only legally be required to have your vehicle inspected once a year; but for safety reasons you should personally inspect your vehicle frequently to make sure lights and turn signals are not burned out, brakes are working, the horn is working and check other mechanical issues,” said the chief.
Chief Robinson stated that if you are driving a vehicle in which something is not functioning properly, you are a danger not only to yourself and the passengers in your vehicle, but to every other vehicle on the road.
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.