Breaux Bridge Man Arrested in Death of Infant Found in Car
St. Mary Parish Sheriff Blaise Smith says that Melancon has booked with second-degree murder charges.
ORIGINAL STORY: The St. Mary Parish Sheriff s Office received a call on Saturday, May 8 at approximately 2:30 pm of a suspicious car.
Deputies were dispatched to the vehicle that was located near the Intracoastal Bridge on Highway 317.
Upon arrival, they found a deceased infant s body inside the vehicle. The Sheriff s Office notified detectives and an investigation has been opened.
Around midnight, Sheriff Blaise Smith announced that a warrant has been issued for the suspect.
Ervin Melancon, 53, of Breaux Bridge, is wanted on the charge of Second-Degree Murder.
Hwy 182 bridge in Morgan City reopens following inspections
and last updated 2021-03-15 16:57:54-04
The St. Mary Parish Sheriff s Office says the Hwy 182 bridge over the Atchafalaya River is now back open.
The closure began Monday morning March 15, in order for crews to inspect the bridge
The work was scheduled for 8 am-4 pm.
Alternate routes were provided to drivers during the morning rush hours.
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