Police take custody of 2 more suspects

Two men arrested in Waco, Texas, for last week’s fatal shooting on North Simmons Street have been taken into Lake Charles Police custody.

Sgt. Jeffrey Keenum said LCPD detectives and SWAT team members arrived in Waco at about 3 p.m. Monday to take custody of Devonta Deywane Orphey, 23, 611 18th St., and Devin Jalmal Holefield, 25, 5859 Tom Hebert Road. 

Holefield and Orphey were arrested by the U.S. Marshal’s Office on July 20 and have been in the custody of the Mclennan County jail awaiting extradition orders.

Gary O’Brien, 31, was found dead in his home, at 409 North Simmons St., in the early morning hours of July 17.

Lt. Kevin Kirkum said three armed men wearing dark clothes and with their faces covered entered through the back door and shot O’Brien when he didn’t comply with their demand.

Two other people in the home at the time weren’t shot, Kirkum said, but one did suffer a minor injury.

Both Orphey and Holefield have been charged with first-degree murder, three counts of armed robbery and three counts of armed robbery with a firearm. Their bond was set at $1.2 million each.

Justin D. Landry, 20, 617 N. Booker St., and Jermyre J. Bowers, 18, 622 Dixy Drive, were also arrested in the case, but Landry’s arrest warrant was recalled after investigators learned false information was given about his involvement in the slaying.

Bowers has been charged with first-degree murder, three counts of armed robbery, three counts of armed robbery with a firearm and obstruction of justice. His bond has been set at $725,000.

Sixteen-year-old Justin Joseph Ned turned himself into Iowa Police on Thursday and has been brought to the Juvenile Detention Center. He has been charged with first-degree murder, three counts of armed robbery, three counts of armed robbery with a firearm. No bond has been set. 

SportsPlus

Local News

Putting words into action: Local church sole supporter of southern Haiti school

Local News

LSU rallies to beat Nebraska

McNeese Sports

Cowboys outslug Lamar

Jim Gazzolo

Gazzolo column: A war-winning deal

Informer

The Informer: McNeese’s turnstiles clicked for 11,000 fans during first game

Jim Beam

Jim Beam column:PAR analyzes Amendment 2

Local News

Carbon capture opponents frustrated with eminent domain law

McNeese Sports

Gravel, Blackwell stop Nicholls

Local News

Zelenskyy says Ukraine won’t enter peace talks with Russia until it has security guarantees

Crime

UPDATE: New molestation trial granted not because of deputy, but because of alleged actions by girl’s mother

Local News

Increasing risk for severe weather on Fat Tuesday

Local News

Alleged misconduct between Hathaway High students under investigation

Local News

Zelenskyy leaves White House without signing minerals deal after Oval Office blowup

life

MARDI GRAS PLANNER: Here is the complete schedule of events

McNeese Sports

Cowboys out to sweep Lamar

Local News

Lawmakers file bill requiring stricter sentencing for repeat offenders

life

PHOTO GALLERY: Mardi Gras celebration at Moss Bluff Elementary

life

VIDEO: Moss Bluff Elementary’s Mardi Gras Parade

Local News

Tracy Barbay: Being a teacher an important, powerful, rewarding role

Local News

Sulphur man dies in apparent work accident

Local News

Lock Park to get inclusive makeover

Crime

Judge grants new trial in molestation case

McNeese Sports

McNeese manager is internet star

McNeese Sports

Pokes open SLC with Nicholls