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A traffic stop netted two drug arrests Saturday in Delhi.

Delhi Police Officer Tyrone Williams made a traffic stop at 7:39 p.m. June 29 to pick up Keymoshon Washington for an outstanding warrant. 

Williams arrested Washington and during the search of his person, one gram of cocaine was found in his shoe. In addition, Washington’s vehicle did not have proper registration and insurance. A search of the vehicle was conducted and five ounces of marijuana was found. 

Washington was charged an outstanding warrant and possession of cocaine.

Workforce Development Board 83 held Lunch-n-Learns in Delhi and Bastrop  in May to further inform area workforce recruiters and employers on the ACT WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate  Program.   

The Work Ready program assists regions and states with developing a workforce pipeline to provide skilled workers for employers by using the ACT WorkKeys System. 

As another fireworks sales season begins, the State Fire Marshal’s Office wants to encourage all Louisiana residents to not only be safe when using fireworks, but knowledgeable when buying them.

More than 500 retail fireworks permits have been issued for the 2019 Fourth of July season, as it is state law for wholesale and retail fireworks business operators to be appropriately licensed by the SFM, in the parishes and municipalities where they are legally allowed.  The sales season extends through July 4.