Three LaSalle Residents Arrested For Ward 10 Rec. District Thefts

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September 5, 2023

Three Midway residents were arrested recently in connection with the theft of over $175,000 from the Ward 10 Recreational District, including the former Board treasurer and secretary. According to the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office official press release sent out Wednesday, August 30, the AG’s office investigative division received a request from the La-Salle Parish Sheriff’s Office to assist in the investigation of unauthorized use of public funds at the LaSalle Parish Ward 10 Recreational District.

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