Police Report
The Rayville Police Department made the following arrests for the week of June 15-21.
• Koesha Runnels, 23; 310 Himmelberger St., Rayville; disturbing the peace (general).
• Zachary Carnegie, 21; 141 Davis Lake Drive, Rayville; stop sign and no driver’s license.
• Shajuana Collins, 40; 314 Wood St., Rayville; theft less than $300.
• Malaya Coats, 25; 368 Cowart Road, Winnsboro; disturbing the peace general.
• Davannal Smith, 36; 530 Seymore Road, Baskin; open container, failure to signal and no driver’s license.
• Lathia Alexander, 51; 106 Anita Drive, Monroe; possession of Schedule II, failure to signal, possession of Schedule I with intent to distribute and possession of a firearm by convicted felon.
• Amanda Smith, 29; 208 Apt. B, Rayville; possession of drug paraphernalia.
• One juvenile was arrested this week and charged with no driver’s license and possession of a stolen vehicle.
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The Rayville Police Department issued a total of 43 traffic citations this week. That number includes 16 for speeding, five for no driver’s license, four for disturbing the peace by loud music, three for running a stop sign, two each for failure to signal a turn and failure to secure registration and one each for seatbelt, failure to yield, driving under suspension, no proof of insurance, careless operation with an accident, expired tags, careless operation, misuse of temporary plate and disturbing the peace (general).
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Rayville Police Chief Willie Robinson would like to take the time to advise the community to please still be mindful of the fact that COVID-19 is still very real. Chief Robinson advises that if you feel ill or have symptoms of COVID-19 to seek the advise of your physician. Chief Robinson also advises that if you feel ill do not go out in public. Should you come into contact with someone who has tested positive, please be safe and self-quarantine to be certain that you are not infected.
Chief Robinson advises everyone still needs to practice social distancing when in public. Masks are encouraged to be worn for the safety of everyone.
“If we all work together, we can flatten the curve and stop the spread of this virus,” he said. “Our state has seen a spike in cases, thus we should not let our guard down. We need to be vigilant in protecting our family, our community and ourselves.”