From the desk of St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz
State law (R.S.46:2141) mandates that whenever a law enforcement officer investigates an allegation of domestic abuse, whether or not an arrest is made, the officer shall make a written report of the alleged incident, including a statement of the complainant and the disposition of the case.
The annual Take Back The Night was held Tuesday to raise awareness of violence directed against women. Marchers set out from City Hall parking lot to Park Avenue. Holding the official banner, from left are Eunice High cheerleaders Taylor Alfred, Alli Sittig, Shelby Richardson and Robbi Palmer.
The annual Take Back The Night March and Vigil was held Tuesday at the City Hall parking lot.
The purpose of the march and vigil is to make known and take a stand against sexual violence, increase awareness of violence and speak out against crimes.
The Louisiana House unanimously passed a bill Monday that would add those convicted of domestic abuse battery to the list of people who would be prohibited from obtaining firearms.
A general working definition of domestic abuse
This definition is taken in July 2013 from a web article provided by The Wellspring Alliance.
