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Police Blotter: See 266 New Arrests Added, Including Attempted Murder Charge

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Police Blotter: See 266 New Arrests Added, Including Attempted Murder Charge

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The Syracuse.com | The Post-Standard police blotter of arrests from police agencies around Central New York was updated today.The arrests this week occurred June 11 through 29. Those charged were from 18 to 72 years old.See the Story

Drug trafficking investigation leads to arrest in Rayne, deputies say

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Drug trafficking investigation leads to arrest in Rayne, deputies say

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Acadia Parish sheriff's deputies arrested a Rayne man in connection with a drug trafficking investigation.Read Article

Over 2.8 lbs. of cocaine seized in Rayne home searches

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Over 2.8 lbs. of cocaine seized in Rayne home searches

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RAYNE, La. (KLFY) -- A man was arrested and early three pounds of cocaine was seized in a series of searches of homes in Rayne, authorities said. Wayne Christopher Kelley, 42 of Rayne is charged with two counts of distribution of cocaine, two counts of possession with the intent to distribute cocaine, and one count each of transactions involving proceeds from drug activity, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession with the intent to distr…Read Article

UPDATE: Rayne man indicted on multiple child sex abuse charges now out on bond

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Julian "Trey" Aucoin III, listed as an officer for several Acadia Parish businesses, has been indicted on multiple child sex abuse charges, including three counts of rape.Rayne, Louisiana · Rayne Read Article

Rayne celebrates Juneteenth at historic Bunche Library

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RAYNE, La. (NEWS 15) — Rayne celebrated Juneteenth by marking the anniversary of the reopening of the historic Bunche Library. This library played a crucial role in educating Rayne's Black community during the Jim Crow era. Named after civil rights…Juneteenth · Rayne Read Article

Arrest Made in Easter Sunday Shooting

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Asecond man has been arrested in connection with the Easter Sunday shooting that left two people wounded and others injured.Courtney Kendell Rogers, 35, has been wanted by Rayne Police since the incident and has been arrested, Rayne Police say.The Rayne Police Department, with the crucial assistance of the United States Marshals Service, has successfully apprehended Courtney Kendell Rogers (35), a fugitive wanted in connection with an Easter Sun…Rayne, Louisiana · Rayne See the Story

Murder on the Bandstand: The Tragedy of Evan Thomas - The Syncopated Times

The old jazz tune, “I’ll Be Glad When You’re Dead, You Rascal, You” is intended to be a funny song about marital infidelity. The cuckold, a comic figure found in literature going back to before Chaucer, is intended to be ridiculed, not murdered. But on November 21, 1931, in Rayne, Louisiana, John Guillory requested the […]Rayne, Louisiana · Rayne Read Article

Two local businesses raise money for D.A.R.E scholarship honoring Lt. Credeur

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RAYNE, La. (KLFY) -- As the the Rayne community and Acadiana mourn the loss of Lt. Allen Credeur, two local businesses are coming together to raise money for the D.A.R.E. scholarship in his honor. Daiquiri Divas and Deano's Pizza are selling take-and-bake pizzas and daiquiris as a combo Wednesday afternoon, with 100% of the proceeds going towards this D.A.R.E scholarship, according to Devin Bearb, owner of Daiquiri Divas. "He was absolutely a wo…Rayne, Louisiana · Rayne See the Story

Candlelight vigil held in Rayne for fallen officer

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RAYNE, La. (KLFY) -- The community gathered in front of the Rayne Police Station to honor the life of Rayne Police Lieutenant Allen "Noochie" Credeur. Credeur was killed in the line of duty during a standoff in Rayne last Monday. News 10 was there and spoke with organizers and friends of Credeur, who say his legacy will live on. "He was at every football game, every baseball game, he touched so many lives," said Suzette Leonards, the organizer o…Rayne, Louisiana · Rayne See the Story

Lt. Allen “Noochie” Credeur's funeral arrangements announced

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RAYNE, La. — The Rayne Police Department announced the funeral service arrangements for Lt. Allen “Noochie” Credeur, who was killed in the line of duty. "We are heartbroken to announce the final arrangements for Lt. Allen Credeur, a beloved member…Rayne, Louisiana · Rayne Read Article

New security measures at 53rd Rayne Frog Festival

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RAYNE, La. (KLFY) -- Festival organizers say this year, security will look a little different when it comes to entering the frog festival and ensuring safety for festival goers. "We're a gated festival, so we only have one entrance this year." Leonards said. Marietta Leonards, chairman for the Rayne Frog Festival, said security measures will look a little different this year. A clear bag policy will be implemented along with festival goers havi…Rayne, Louisiana · Rayne See the Story