A Sabine Parish man has been arrested for alleged sexually abuse of underage girls. 60-year-old Jerry Bryant Vines Junior of Converse was arrested earlier this month on charges of sexually touching an 11-year-old girl. Sheriff’s Detective Wade Seegers says Vines is facing several charges, with more likely to follow.
Investigators believe there could be additional victims.
A Natchitoches man is behind bars after Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s officials found two malnourished pit bulls chained to a fence at his residence. On Friday, Deputies responded to the home of Alvin J Metoyer after receiving complaints about animal neglect saying the dogs were horrifying to see. Metoyer claimed the dogs weren’t eating because they were sick. Metoyer has been charged with 2 counts of cruelty to animals.
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Woman’s Hospital in Baton Rouge is opening the first inpatient mental health unit for pregnant and postpartum women in the state. Chief Nursing Officer Cheri Johnson says mental health is a significant concern among pregnant and postpartum women. Johnson says unlike in most cases, patients will not be sharing any rooms with other patients.