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Lake Charles – In a continuing effort to keep the citizens of Calcasieu Parish safe, the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office will be conducting a combination DWI checkpoint and a seatbelt checkpoint at an undisclosed location in the parish on Thursday, January 28.

This checkpoint will target individuals driving under the influence of alcohol and/or narcotics, which has been proven to be very effective in discouraging citizens from driving while impaired and people are more likely to designate a driver when they know sobriety checkpoints are being conducted. The checkpoint will also target people who are not wearing their seatbelt.

This checkpoint is funded by a grant from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission.

Date night with Ryan Allen Adams was the last day of her life for Hannah Clair McVey; Adams sent to prison for 3 years and 4 years of probation for DWI on Pot

The Calcasieu Parish District Attorney reports that on July 31, 2015, Ryan Allen Adams was sentenced to seven years in jail for one count of Vehicular Homicide. Adams pleaded guilty on April 13, 2015.

The first three years of the sentence will be served, while the last four years are suspended. Adams will spend the first year at the Calcasieu Correctional Center before being transferred to the Academy of Training Skills for the remainder of his sentence.

Following his release, Adams will be on supervised probation for four years.

Adams was driving a vehicle on October 19, 2013 when he left the road and struck a pole south of Lake Charles.

The front seat passenger, 18-year-old Hannah Clair McVey, died as a result of the crash. Adams had

tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in his system, and his blood alcohol level was above the legal limit.

Assistant District Attorney Bobby Holmes handled the case for the Calcasieu Parish District Attorney’s Office.

Derek Cooper sent to prison for 15 years with probation allowed after 5 for DUI death of Jeremy Olivier

Calcasieu Parish District Attorney John DeRosier reports that on November 4, 2015, Judge Ron Ware sentenced Derek Paul Cooper, 29, to 18 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections.

Cooper pleaded guilty on June 24, 2015, to one count of Vehicular Homicide. The conviction stems from an incident that occurred on September 27, 2014. Cooper was driving eastbound in the westbound lanes of Interstate 10 in the Sulphur area. He collided with another vehicle driven by 31-year-old Jeremy Olivier. Olivier was pronounced dead at the scene. At the time of the crash, Cooper’s blood alcohol content was 0.24, three times the legal limit.

Judge Ware ordered Cooper to serve 18 years in prison, with three years suspended and credit for time served. The first five years of the sentence must be served without the benefit of probation, parole or suspension of sentence. Following his release, Cooper will be on supervised probation for two years.

Sergeant Chester Gremillion handled the case for the Sulphur Police Department.

Assistant District Attorney David Palay handled the case for the Calcasieu Parish District Attorney’s Office.

Kourtnee J. Bourque busted for 3rd DWI; told deputy her pal unhooked her ignition interlock – idiot Judge David Ritchie let her out on bond!

Lake Charles – On November 16, 2015, at approximately 9:50 p.m., a Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office deputy conducted a traffic stop on a car near the intersection of W. McNeese Street and Lake Street for a traffic violation.

When the deputy spoke with the driver, Kourtnee J. Bourque, 27, 4511 Young Lane, Lake Charles, he detected an odor of alcohol emitting from her breath as well as slurred speech and unsteady balance. The deputy also observed an interlock device located on the passenger seat. When the deputy questioned Bourque she told the deputy she drank alcoholic beverages earlier in the day prior to driving. Bourque told the deputy she is required to have an interlock device to drive her vehicle due to a previous DWI, but her friend had removed the device for her so she can drive.

After Bourque performed poorly on a standard field sobriety test, she was arrested and transferred to the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office, where a breath intoxilyzer test revealed she was over the legal limit. Bourque, who has two prior DWI arrests, was booked into the Calcasieu Correctional Center charged with DWI 3rd; two brake lights required; and improper lane use. She was released on November 19 on a $26,000 bond set by Judge David Ritchie. Bourque’s special conditions of bond are that she must have ignition interlock device on any vehicle she drives and she cannot commit any other crimes.

CPSO Deputy Sr. Cpl. Jerod Abshire was the arresting deputy on this case.

Henry Parker busted for 3rd DWI in one year; what are the Judges thinking? Judge Clayton Davis gave this idiot a low bond!

Lake Charles – On December 22, at approximately 6:20 p.m., a Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office deputy was dispatched to I-210 east bound near mile marker 6 to assist a vehicle with a blown tire that was causing a traffic jam.

When the deputy spoke with the driver, Henry P. Parker, 37, 212 Libby Street, Lake Charles, he detected an odor of alcohol emitting from his breath as well as slurred speech and unsteady balance.

Parker was transported to the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office, where he performed poorly on a standard field sobriety test. Parker then submitted to a breath intoxilyzer test, which revealed he was over the legal limit. Parker, who has two prior DWI arrests from 2015, was arrested and booked into the Calcasieu Correctional Center and charged with DWI 3rd; driving under suspension for prior DWI; and obstruction of public passage. Judge Clayton Davis set his bond at $8,500.

CPSO Deputy Cpl. Brandon Jean was the arresting deputy on this case.

Patrick Godeaux Jr. charged with 3rd DWI

Lake Charles – On December 31 at approximately 8:00 p.m., a Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office deputy was dispatched to Pete Seay Road in Sulphur in reference to a pickup truck stuck in a ditch.

When the deputy spoke with the driver, Patrick Godeaux Jr., 27, 1697 W. Burton Street, Sulphur, he had slurred speech and unsteady balance. Godeaux confirmed to deputies that he drove his truck after he took medication that was not prescribed to him. Godeaux was also found to be in possession of an open container of alcohol inside the truck.

He performed poorly on a standard field sobriety test. Godeaux, who has two prior DWI arrests in the last 10 years, was arrested and booked into the Calcasieu Correctional Center and charged with DWI 3rd; driving under suspension for prior DWI; careless operation; and open container. He was released on a $10,450 bond set by Judge Sharon Wilson. Godeaux’s special conditions of bond are he cannot operate a vehicle without ignition interlock device or a valid driver’s license.

CPSO Deputy Cpl. Freddie Galicia was the arresting deputy on this case.

Calcasieu Deputy Sr. Cpl. Landry Willis nabbed Malena R. Cain for 3rd DWI arrest

Lake Charles – On January 10 at approximately 6:45 p.m., a Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office deputy conducted a traffic stop on a car near the intersection of Highway 14 and Aquarius Street in Lake Charles for a traffic violation.

When the deputy spoke with the driver, Malena R. Cain, 30, 2014 Brenda Street, Lake Charles, he detected an odor of alcohol emitting from her breath. Cain told the deputy she drank alcoholic beverages prior to driving. Deputies also learned that Cain’s driver’s license was suspended for a prior DWI 2nd arrest.

After Cain performed poorly on a standard field sobriety test, she submitted to a breath intoxilyzer test which revealed she was over the legal limit. Cain was arrested and booked into the Calcasieu Correctional Center charged with DWI 3rd; driving under suspension for prior offenses; and no headlamps. She was released on January 11 on a $30,500 bond set by Judge Guy Bradberry.

CPSO Deputy Sr. Cpl. Landry Willis was the arresting deputy on this case.

 

 

Calcasieu Deputy Arrests Man For 4th DWI

Lake Charles – On March 27, 2015, at approximately 10:20 p.m., Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a single-vehicle accident at the intersection River Road and Denison Road in Lake Charles.

Upon arrival, witnesses advised deputies the vehicle ran the stop sign and ran off the road and into a pasture.  Witnesses also told deputies the driver, later identified as Jeremy Dale Brummett, 38, of 3052 Alligator Park Road, Starks, was attempting to get the vehicle out of the pasture, but the vehicle was stuck in the mud.  When the deputy approached the vehicle and spoke with Brummett he appeared very unsteady on his feet.

After Brummett performed poorly on a standard field sobriety test, he was arrested and transferred to the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office, where a breath intoxilyzer test revealed he was over the legal limit.   Brummett, who has three prior DWI arrests and no valid driver’s license, was booked into the Calcasieu Correctional Center charged with DWI 4th; running a stop sign; and no driver’s license.

Judge David Ritchie set his bond at $103,500.

CPSO Deputy Cpl. Chad Quaal was the arresting deputy on this case.