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SUNSET – Shortly before 10 p.m. on Jan. 16, 2019, Troop I was notified of a fatality crash involving a pedestrian on LA 182 near Thelma Drive in St. Landry Parish. The crash claimed the life of 51-year-old David Sonnier of Arnaudville.
The preliminary investigation revealed Sonnier was walking on or near the roadway of LA 182 when he was struck by two vehicles that were traveling east on LA 182. After striking Sonnier, both vehicles continued on and fled the scene.

DELCAMBRE - The Delcambre Board of Aldermen meeting began at 6 o’clock sharp on Monday night with the aldermen awaiting the town’s state audit.
Matthew Margaglio, of Kolder Slaven & Company, presented the annual report; which was several months behind schedule.
The reason for the delay was due to inaccurate, late reports. Margaglio explains.
“This report I present to you today will further discuss several issues we have had including receiving an inaccurate report,” said Margaglio.

ERATH - The new Erath aldermen and Mayor Taylor Mencacci held their first meeting of the new administration on Monday, and 20 minutes later, the meeting was over.
Each aldermen and mayor wore matching shirts, which was a first. Also, the pledge was said by Erath veteran George Bellis, who is a Marine veteran.
An Erath veteran will be saying the pledge before each meeting, which is also new,
Mayor Mencacci updated the aldermen and residents in the audience what was taking place in the town.