The Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested 45-year-old Quentin Smith of Vidalia for human trafficking. CPSO spokesperson Brandy Spears says their Cyber Crime Unit began working on the case on Monday and on Wednesday they arrested Smith in Mississippi.
Cut 4 (11) “…narcotics to underage victims.”
Smith is accused of transporting the victims to locations in Concordia Parish and Adams County, Mississippi.
Congressman Garret Graves announces federal help for an ailing Louisiana shrimping industry. The U.S. Department of Agriculture will purchase up to $25-million in wild-caught shrimp. Graves says shrimpers have had to cope with natural disasters, rising fuel costs, and a market glutted with Asian imports.
Cut 10 (06) “…keep that industry afloat.”
Louisiana lottery officials say tickets are selling fast for the $800 million Powerball drawing Saturday night. Marsanne Golsby has more.
Cut 2 (28) “…I’m Marsanne Golsby.”
Finally, some rain in the forecast. State Climatologist Barry Keim says there’s a slight risk for severe weather for southeast Louisiana tomorrow morning….