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American Press
05-07-2025
- American Press
Fourth of July shooting leads to one fatality
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's deputies are investigating a Fourth of July shooting that left one dead. Spokesperson Kayla Vincent said deputies were dispatched to the 1100 block of Allen Street in DeQuincy ant about 10 pm Friday after a 911 call in reference to a shooting. Deputies were told there was one deceased individual at the scene, Vincent said. When deputies arrived, they located Cortez D. Boston, 26, of DeQuincy dead at the scene from an apparent gunshot wound. Deputies were also told another individual was shot and had been transported to a local hospital. Vincent said both Boston and the other person were involved in the shooting. 'Multiple witnesses have been interviewed and the investigation is ongoing,' Vincent said. 'The other individual underwent emergency surgery and remains hospitalized.' Anyone with information related to this shooting is asked to call CPSO at 491-3605. Det. Lauren Manuel is the lead investigator on the case.
American Press
06-05-2025
- American Press
Sulphur man charged with 34 counts of child porn possession
Two tips to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has resulted in the arrest of a Sulphur man accused of 34 counts of child pornography possession. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office spokesperson Kayla Vincent said on April 9 detectives with the Special Victims Unit began investigating the tips using their Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce. During the investigation detectives learned Matthew T. Simien, 31, was in possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Vincent said after further investigation, on April 17, detectives issued a warrant for his arrest. 'Detectives attempted to locate him but were unsuccessful,' she said. On May 5, Simien was located at his residence and arrested and booked into the Calcasieu Correctional Center. He is charged with 34 counts of pornography involving juveniles. Judge Michael Canaday set his bond at $1.7 million.
