Police Report

The Rayville Police Department made the following arrests for the week of June 7-14

• Gerrand Johnson,, 27; 124-B N. Circle Drive, Rayville; simple battery.

• Camryn Weatherspoon, 19; 121 Stacey Blvd., West Monroe; disturbing the peace by fighting.

• Zilerrah Robinson, 19; 117 Thomas St., West Monroe; damage to property greater than $300.

• LaDasia Jackson, 24; 316 Russell St., Apt 43, Rayville; simple assault.

• Gena Savoy, 21; 316 Russell St., Apt 31, Rayville; disturbing the peace by fighting.

• LaDerrica Natt, 316 Russell St., Apt 32, Rayville; disturbing the peace by fighting.

• Two juveniles were arrested this week. One was charged with accessory after the fact and one with possession of a stolen vehicle and no driver’s license.

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The Rayville Police Department issued a total of 40 traffic citations this week. That number includes 11 for speeding, five for running a stop sign, failure to signal a turn, three for failure to yield, two each for driving under suspension, failure to secure registration and disobedience to a police officer and one each for seatbelt, unsafe vehicle, headlights (two required), no driver’s license in possession, no motor vehicle registration, no proof of insurance, wrong way on a one way and disturbing the peace by loud music.

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Rayville Police Chief Willie Robinson would like to remind the Town of Rayville that the Rayville High School Class of 2020 will be graduating this weekend  at 10 a.m. June 20 at the Rayville Arts Center. Chief Robinson would like to remind everyone that the graduates will be given a specific time to arrive and social distancing will be practiced to maintain the safety of the graduates, faculty and family members.

To the Class of 2020, Chief Robinson would like to congratulate each one of you. 

“The Class of 2020 will always be remembered as the Class of the Pandemic,” he said. “This graduating class has had to overcome numerous circumstances.”

Chief Robinson wants these graduates to know that you can achieve anything that you want. 

“Shoot for the stars and do not ever let anything hold you back,” the chief said. “In the Class of 2020, there could be a future bank president, lawmaker, chief of police or even president. Regardless of male or female, always keep on using the knowledge that your school years have given you to leave your mark in history. Congratulations, Class of 2020.”

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.

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