Four Arrested in Connection with Thefts at Jennings High School, Cemetery

Aggravated assault investigation uncovers grave plaques stolen from veterans' graves in Jennings

JENNINGS, La. (KLFY) -- What began as an investigation into an aggravated assault led Jennings police to a disturbing discovery: bronze grave plaques stolen from veterans' graves and thousands of dollars worth of copper wire taken from a local high school construction site. On July 27, officers arrested Cole Bienvenu after he allegedly pulled a gun on someone. During that investigation, police uncovered Bienvenu’s suspected involvement in a seri…

Four charged with desecration of graves — including those of military service members - American Press

Four suspects were arrested Sunday in Jennings for allegedly stealing plaques and desecrating more than a dozen graves at Greenwood Cemetery, including military veterans’ graves. They are also accused of stealing wiring from the Jennings High School football stadium construction site located off Johnson Street. Cole James Bienvenu, 24, of Jennings; Adam James Broussard, 34, of Lake Charles; Courtney Nicole Denby, 43, of Jennings and Melissa A. C…

4 face charges related to theft of military plaques from Jennings cemetery

JENNINGS, La. (NEWS 15) — Four people are facing charges related to the theft of plaques belonging to veterans at a Jennings cemetery after what started out as an investigation into aggravated assault, according to the Jennings Police Department. Cole…