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Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Agents cited a Kaplan man for alleged guided hunting violations on Dec. 19 in Vermilion Parish.
Agents cited Ryan C. Frederick, 43, for six counts of failing to comply with hunting guide rules and regulations.
Agents began investigating Frederick at the beginning of the hunting season when they were informed about his license revocation. Frederick was under a license revocation and cannot possess a hunting guide license until 2027.

Having working smoke detectors in a home can be invaluable.
While supplies are available, Abbeville residents can have two smoke detectors installed at no charge.
Through a program with the Louisiana Office of the State Fire Marshal, the Abbeville Fire Department is taking requests for smoke detectors.
“We’ve done multiple rounds of this,” Abbeville Fire Chief Jude Mire said.
Anyone interested in the service can call 337-898-4277. The detectors will be installed and distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis.

My name is Pres Summers and I am asking for your support to become your next Sheriff.
I was born and raised and currently live in Abbeville. I attended Mt. Carmel and graduated from Vermilion Catholic in 1990. I went on to graduate from USL with a degree in Criminal Justice in 1994. I also attended graduate school at LSU to work on a Master’s degree in Public Administration. I was hired by the Louisiana State Police and I became a Louisiana State Trooper in June of 1995.