Raymond P Casteel, 30 of Sulphur was arrested on April 12, 2019, for 3 counts felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office received a report on April 5, 2019 regarding the incident.

United States Attorney David C. Joseph announced on Thursday, August 15, 2019, Jeremy Rankins, 28, of Lake Charles, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge James D. Cain Jr. for possessing a stolen firearm at a casino.

As of today, Beauregard Parish Police Jury Candidate for District 4-A, Chris Craft, has withdrawn from the election.