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Over the last 24 hours, the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office reports 3 arrests. All persons accused of a crime are to be presumed innocent until proven guilty. Any questions about today’s arrest report should be directed to the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office at (337) 238-1311. Arrested were:
Judith Kosan Smythe, arrested on charges of false communication with intent to cause an emergency response, disturbing the peace, by Vernon Parish Sheriff's Office. Smythe remains in jail.
Gregory Wayne Jordan, arrested on charges of bench warrant-2 counts, by Vernon Parish Sheriff's Office. Jordan remains in jail.
Joseph Roy Paddie, arrested on charges of theft, theft of motor vehicle, by Vernon Parish Sheriff's Office. Paddie remains in jail.