Lake Charles –
On Friday, July 22 the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office conducted a DWI checkpoint at 2903 Opelousas Street in Lake Charles to target individuals driving under the influence of alcohol and/or narcotics.
Two hundred and sixty (260) vehicles were checked; eight (8) field sobriety tests were administered; fifteen (15) citations were issued for no seatbelt; two (2) citations were issued for no driver’s license; three (3) citations were issued for expired motor vehicle inspection sticker; three (3) citations were issued for driving under suspension; two (2) citations were issued for no insurance; five (5) citations were issued for open container; and one (1) citation was issued for obedience to traffic controls.
The following individual was booked into the Calcasieu Correctional Center:
Frankie Thomas, 39, Lake Charles, arrested for obedience to traffic controls; DWI 1st; possession of CDS II (PCP)
The following individuals were issued a signed summons and released:
Latheris Thomas, 38, Lake Charles, arrested for open container; driving under suspension; and DWI 1st
Ricky Lafleur, 50, Lake Charles, arrested for open container; driving under suspension; DWI 1st
Eric Leblanc, 44, Lake Charles, was arrested for no seatbelt; driving under suspension; DWI 1st
Victor Vallaire. 28, Lake Charles, was arrested for no seatbelt; open container; DWI 1st
Charles Cole, 42, Lake Charles, was arrested for no seatbelt; open container; DWI 1st
Participating in the checkpoint was the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Lake Charles Police Department.
An arrest is an indication that probable cause exists to believe the subject was involved in the offense alleged.
A person is innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.