LOUIS M. RICHARD - CHIEF OF POLICE
CHURCH POINT, LA

Crowley Signal April 5, 1926

Louis Richard rounded up several young out of town men Sunday and lodged them in jail, where they remained until 9 oclock this morning, when they appeared before Mayor L. Barousse and were fined upon conviction on charges of disturbing the peace.

On several occasions, Chief Richard stated, these men came to town where they drank and otherwise disturbed the peace, but it was not until yesterday morning that he was able to capture them.

Five of the bunch were arrested Sunday morning and lodged in jail. Two more came to town Sunday afternoon it is said, and stated that either their friends would be released or they too would be jailed. Chief Richard took the path of least resistance and jailed them.

After searching the men, five Barlow knives and one Colt revolver were found in their possession. It is said that another revolver is still missing, one of the men having thrown it away when he was arrested, it was stated. Charges will be filed in the district court against some of the me, Chief Richard said.

Three of the men were Melancons, three were Nolans and one was a Thibodeaux.