Kaplan Police Chief Message: One Man’s Evil Doesn’t Define the Badge

Kaplan Police Chief message: One man’s evil doesn’t define the badge

KAPLAN, La. (KLFY)--Former Declambre police officer, Christopher Moorehart was sentenced on Monday by the 15th Judicial District Judge Thomas Frederick to 60 years for raping a 5 year old girl while dating the victim’s mother. Prosecutors said the rapes even occurred while the victim’s mother was in the bed. Kaplan Police Chief, Joshua Hardy, shared his reactions with News 10’s Rodricka Stevens and a message he hopes the public receives.  “It's …

Man's sentence revoked for sex crimes

A former Butte and Wise River man convicted of criminal endangerment in 2023 had his suspended sentence revoked following an Ohio sex crime conviction.

Manhattan man sentenced for child sex crimes

By Rose Gruenbacher A Manhattan man was sentenced to serve 10 years Tuesday, for sex crimes against a child. Riley County District Court judge Grant Bannister sentenced Nathan Terpstra, 32, with a maximum total time to serve of 10 years and two months, with lifetime post-release supervision. He’s already served one year and 20 days in jail, which will be credited to his sentence. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more…