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In the wake of two homicides during the past three weeks, Abbeville Chief of Police Bill Spearman said every effort is being taken to solve the crimes.
From extra manpower to calling in assistance from other agencies, Spearman said it has been done.
“We are reaching out to everybody,” Spearman said.
That includes the public.
During a press conference Friday afternoon, Spearman said it is tips from the public that can help as much as anything, not only in solving the two recent homicides, but helping to make Abbeville an overall safer place.

MAURICE — Unlike Abbeville, the Vermilion River doesn’t cut through the Village of Maurice.
However, like Abbeville, officials in Maurice share the concern that dredging of the river in Lafayette without a prior study could have a negative effect on Vermilion Parish.

The Abbeville Police Department, through funding provided by the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission, are participating in the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, which runs through September 2, 2019.
Officers of the Abbeville Police Department will have designated D.W.I. patrols, searching for impaired drivers. Officers will also be looking out for other violations, such as moving violations and seatbelt usage.
On Saturday, August 24, 2019, the Abbeville Police Department will also bee conducting a sobriety checkpoint within the city limits of Abbeville.