Several Romanians have been arrested in Livingston Parish after allegedly being in the country illegally, and running a “skimming” scam targeting gas stations along the I-12 coordinator. Sheriff Jason Ard says they tracked the suspects with the help of the Secret Service, who’s cracking down on nationwide skimming operations.
Cut 10 (10)“…we’ve released.”
Four adults have been arrested, and three juveniles are being held.
The Saints second leading franchise rusher, Mark Ingram, will continue his NFL career in Baltimore, reportedly signing a three-year, 15-million dollar contract with the Ravens. New Orleans will attempt to replace Ingram with the newly signed Latavius Murray. NFL analyst Mike Detillier.
Cut 6 (08) “…football team.”
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The State Fire Marshal’s Office says the state has seen 17 fire deaths this year, a big drop from last year. Fire Marshall Butch Browning says this is welcomed news, and credits a more mild winter as a contributing factor for the lower numbers, due to the less frequent use of space heaters and a lessened strain being put on electrical systems in older homes.
Cut 13 (08) “…period of time.”
At the same time last year, the number of fire deaths was 30.
Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser has granted an official pardon to a lucky crustacean which means the mudbug will not go into a crawfish boil. Nungesser says Clyde the Crawfish will live the rest of his life burrowing in the mud at Palmetto Island State Park in Vermilion Parish…
Cut 3 (07) “…of Louisiana”
The ceremony took place on the UL-Lafayette campus.