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Houma man sentenced to 25 years

The 16th Judicial District Court sentenced a Hon ma man last week to 25 years at hard labor and one count of attempted second degree murder. charged to the one count of second degree murder, on Jan 8 of 3019.


On NOV 15 of 2015. the victim, who had ended a year long relationship with Verdin months earlier; was attacked as she exited a McDonald’s restaurant in Franklin

She received multiple stab wounds in her neck, chest and back before knocking the knife from Verdin’s hand. Thereafter; he fled the scene.

A folding knife with a four inch blade was located in the parking lot near where the victim had been attacked. The victim later identified Verdin as her attacker.


On Nov 30 of 2015. Verdin was taken into custody by the Franklin Police Dept. However; during the two weeks that Verdin was a fugitive, he admitted to having stabbed the victim to several individuals.

Bofill Duhe. the 16th Judicial District Attorney, did not release any further information on the crime, the victim, or the sentencing.

LPSO warns citizens to lock up after dark


Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre is warning vehicle owners to lock their unattended automobiles – especially overnight

Webre sent out a news release this week detailing things that vehicle owners should consider in lieu of several cases of break-ins over the past few months.

Webre said that it’s also important to remember to safely store handguns and other valuable items in your home and not in an empty automobile.


“Nearly every vehicle burglary over the part few years has occurred due to vehicles being left unlocked.” Webre said. “Criminals are looking for easy targers and often attempt to burglarize many vehicles in one outing. It is extremely rare for a burglar to break a window or pry a door open to enter a vehicle unless they can clearly see something of value inside. By removing valuables and locking your vehicle, yon dramatically decrease the chances your vehicle will be burglarized or stolen”

Webre said the best way to ensure vehicles remain safe is to double check doors to ensure that automatic locks are working properly.

The sheriff said it’s also wise to check and make sure that all windows are fully rolled up. Webre said it’s also best to never leave a car unattended while the engine is running, adding that the beet prevention is enhanced security and that lighting and cameras on one’s property will likely deter criminals, but also will make it easier to identify them should a situation arise.


“Be smart about crime prevention,” Webre said.

LPSO will continue to promote the “9 pun. Routine” through all of its social media outlets.

The “9 pm. Routine” began at the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office in Florida in 2018.


It encourages all citizens to set an alarm for themselves to remind them to remove valuables from their cars at or before 9 p.m. every day. When doing so. it’s also a reminder to lock their car and/or home each night before “bed,

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