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Opinion Cooperation, then success Details on 3B SECTION MONDAY July 16, 2007 The OCAL Mnurder suspect on trial for Tbmrglairy dating back decades is scheduled to start trial in 4th Judicial District Court today on an unrelated sim Wilson stands trial for charges unrelated to cold murder case According to police reports, Ouachita Parish Sheriff's deputies were called to the home of Jamie Anderson on Channie Drive after Anderson spotted a man asleep in his vehicle. Wilson apparently had broken the rear window of the car to get inside. After waking him, deputies found a bottle of cologne that Anderson identified as his in Wilson's pocket. Whorton had been shot twice in the head. Investigators long believed Whorton's death was connected to two other high-profile murders Angie Hill, 27, was found in August 1980, and Sherry Alford, 16, was shot to death in February 1982.

No evidence has surfaced linking Wilson to their deaths. Three months after the In April, local law enforcement authorities announced they had used DNA evidence to link Wilson to the April 1981 murder of 19-year-old Kathy Whorton of Bastrop. Whorton's car was found abandoned near the University of Louisiana at Monroe, where she was a sophomore. Her body was found shortly afterward off McGuire Ranch Road following an anonymous tip. announcement, Wilson has not been charged with murder.

Authorities have said they are still searching for old evidence. A simple burglary conviction carries a mandatory sentence of 12 years. Prosecutors have said they will seek habitual offender status if Wilson, a registered sex offender with a lengthy criminal history, is convicted of the burglary. ple burglary case. Anthony Wilson is accused of breaking into a vehicle outside a home in eastern Ouachita Parish in 2004.

By Elizabeth Fitch efitchthenewsstar.com A man believed for a cold murder case Sobriety checkpoint nabs more than 20 Dewey Brown Road, Bastrop, who was also charged with failure to yield at a checkpoint. William K. Walker, 24, 1804 Post Oak Place, Bastrop, who was also charged with improper lane usage after he drove through the checkpoint and was seen crossing the fog line. Kristin N. Locantro, 21, 123 E.

Frenchman's Bend Road, Monroe. and 25 more received citations for other offenses. Three of the DWI arrest reports were not available Sunday. The following were arrested for first offense driving under the influence: Joseph B. Green, 31, 2505 Marlin Court, Monroe.

He was also charged with driving with an open container. Zachary B. Thomas, 25, 5869 By Sharryn Harvey sharveythenewsstar.com More than 20 people were arrested during a sobriety checkpoint Saturday night in Monroe. Monroe and state police checked cars at Armand and North 31st streets late Saturday and early Sunday. Eight people were arrested for driving under the influence Donovan J.

Bennett, 3111 Old Sterlington Road, Monroe. Green, Thomas and Walker were booked into Ouachita Correctional Center. Bond for Green and Thomas was set at $650 while bond for Walker had not been set late Sunday. Locantro and Bennett were booked into Richwood Correctional Center. Their bond was set at $1,000 each.

STEPPING IN THE PARK Submitted photo The Bluecoats will rehearse songs by such artists as Michael Jackson, Fiona Apple and The Police in the West Monroe show. Bluecoats bring music to West Monroe High Photos by Terrance Armstard tarmstardthenewsstar.com The Lincoln Lady Steppers performed during a concert Sunday at Chennault Park prior to a concert by Atlanta rapper "Yung Joe." By Fred Phillips fphillipsthenewsstar.com One of the top groups from past Northeast Louisiana Summer Music Games returns to West Monroe next week for public rehearsals on Tuesday. The Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps from Canton, Ohio, will rehearse TOGO What The Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps rehearsal When: All day Tuesday, with a show run-through in the evening Where: West Monroe High School, 201 Riggs West Monroe Cost Free See BLUECOATS 2B The Lincoln Lady Steppers join hands as part of their routine Sunday at Chennault Park. 'T11 1 s. mm Til A Grambling woman dies in car accident By Sharryn Harvey sharveythenewsstar.com A Grambling woman died after her vehicle was rear-ended by a truck and pushed into a tree Saturday night.

State police said Arlee Canton, 61, had slowed her 1995 Mercury Marquis for traffic congestion on westbound Interstate 20 when she was rear-ended by a pickup, driven by 48-year-old Jimmy Clements of Simsboro. Police said Clements changed lanes suddenly and ran into the back of Canton. The impact sent her car into the median, where she hit a tree. State police said Clements was not wearing her seat belt at the time of the accident. She was taken to Lincoln General Hospital, where she later died from her injuries.

Clements had minor injuries, and his passenger was not injured. Clements was cited for careless operation, the release said. hi X'' lib kll'; i PHOTO GALLERIES: See more photos of the concert in Chennault Park by going Spectators watch and take pictures of Lincoln Lady Steppers. to thenewsstar.com. STORY CHAT OPINION POLL ON THE FORUMS Throughout the day in thenewsstar.com's forums, online users debate, share advice and give opinions on hot local issues.

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