Kids allege kidnap attempt

BY JIM MUSTIAN / THE DAILY IBERIAN
Published/Last Modified on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 2:09 PM CDT

Iberia Parish authorities are investigating an attempted kidnapping of two young boys who were riding their bicycles late Sunday in New Iberia.

The Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office said an unidentified man tried to lure the 10 and 11 year olds to a red SUV by offering them candy and telling them to “Come see.”

The vehicle reportedly stopped next to the boys around 9 p.m. in the 2000 block of Palmland Boulevard. The suspect, described as a white man wearing a light blue shirt and a short cut beard, reportedly stepped out of the passenger side of the vehicle and began yelling at the boys.

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The boys told authorities they became frightened and drove their bicycles into a nearby sugar cane field.

The Sheriff’s Office said at least three other men were in the vehicle, but the boys could not describe their appearances because the windows were tinted.

Anyone with information about the alleged attempted kidnapping is asked to contact authorities at 369-3714.

Copyright © 2010 The Daily Iberian

Comments

    Parents wrote on Oct 7, 2009 8:06 PM:

    " Need to step up to the plate and do a better job at parenting and supervising their own children. Once upon a time it took a village to raise a child not anymore those days are long gone. "

    berrygirl wrote on Oct 4, 2009 10:54 PM:

    " For one thing if this happened at 4 pm , then why in the world did it take 5 hours to report this incident...Dad's need to get away from their PRIDE and do what's right for their child . The dad should have reported it immediately .For those that were caught ...it is a mere act of stupidity ! END OF STORY ! "

    Oh my ...Yep... wrote on Oct 4, 2009 7:38 PM:

    " Had it happen in West End all the freaks would all come out at night. "

    catchme wrote on Oct 3, 2009 4:58 PM:

    " Yes, I think it would be discussed if this took place in the west end. Most likely it would be discussed even more. Does it really matter what area of this city the incident took place? After all, these are kids we are talking about and it makes no difference what end of town they come from. I feel it was wrong no matter who, what or what area of this city you are from. Wrong is wrong and right is right! Don't try to go there people. "

    MIM wrote on Oct 2, 2009 11:55 PM:

    " No one is sugar coating anything. I am just sick of hearing and reading about it! "

    Beg the differ wrote on Oct 1, 2009 8:31 PM:

    " It has nothing to do what where it happened it could have been in your
    "hood" or my "hood its how it happened.
    Don't try and sugar coat the incident.
    Not a joking matter... "

    GOBAMA wrote on Oct 1, 2009 4:29 PM:

    " Thank you MIM for finally pointing that out. No one would care if it was some child from the west end. Remember the Atlanta child killer? "

    MIM wrote on Sep 30, 2009 9:43 PM:

    " Would there be this much of an uproar if this happened in another area other than Palmland? "

    MR CLEAN wrote on Sep 30, 2009 7:02 PM:

    " 'Mother of 3' - Please pay attention before posting. It was determined a long time ago that the incident happened in the afternoon.

    And just know that we are all so proud that you are such a great parent. Perhaps you'll get your own float in the parade next year. Along with Deputies Dad. "

    to Mr. Bentley wrote on Sep 30, 2009 12:24 PM:

    " Don't know why but my comment asking Mr. Bentley what part of the system he is in was not published. Maybe because I told him with his way of thinking maybe that is why the system is like it is!!! "

    yeahright wrote on Sep 30, 2009 11:44 AM:

    " Oh sure after they're caught, they can say it was a prank. I personally know someone who years ago in the same area was raped at right about the same age of those boys by three teenagers. What's to keep them from saying that just to avoid trouble? I say teach them a lesson and sentence them as if the intent was real. No one really knows except God. "

    No Joke wrote on Sep 29, 2009 7:34 PM:

    " I understand there is no law for stupidity
    however, they should have recieved some type of punishment put a scare in them. They just didn't expect to get caught and this is not the first time. Some parents are in toal denial when it's their children. "

    move on wrote on Sep 29, 2009 1:36 PM:

    " You cannot arrest someone for what if. You don't like the outcome of the investigation go to the DA or Attorney General office. Its your time to waste. "

    Mr. Bentley wrote on Sep 29, 2009 9:27 AM:

    " We can play "What if" all day long, it doesnt change the facts. The fact is, there is nothing to charge anyone with. No law was broken. Sure the boys were scared. Sure the teenagers acted stupid. Is thre a law against being stupid? No. But I wish there was. Half of you would be in jail. . Until then, this is a non story. Good day. "

    mother of 3 wrote on Sep 28, 2009 8:52 PM:

    " first of all it was 9 pm what were these young kids doing riding bikes at that time where was the mother... i know i have 3 kids ages 14-9 and i guarantee i know where they at at all times some people need to watch there kids and stop tryin to blame others "

    to Mr. Bentley wrote on Sep 28, 2009 12:19 PM:

    " I am not the mother but tell me what would the young man have done had the boy gone up to the car. Maybe drove off fast and hit the child then what, oh he was only joking. Jokes like this are not funny, it is sick to do that to children. If you believe otherwise being in the system maybe you shouldn't be in the system, maybe that is why it is like it is because we have too many of your type. "

    Mom wrote on Sep 28, 2009 12:10 PM:

    " And further more it should not have been reported as an attempted abduction! Remember that old saying the first one to cast stones....WOW. There are a select few that know the truth and it sounds like it is none of us, so people please find someone else to hang and target all of this negative energy on doing something positive. End of story! "

    Mr. Bentley wrote on Sep 28, 2009 11:18 AM:

    " I am not the father of any of the kids involved. I work within the system and know what happened. Sorry you dont believe your son would use foul langauge but that is besides the point. What would you have us charge the teenagers with? Poor taste? Talking? No one was touched or harmed. It was nothing but words exchanged. So what crime should they be charged ? There isnt one! Just kids acting stupid. "

    Recap wrote on Sep 27, 2009 10:10 PM:

    " Reading all the post the thought comes to mind....If these young boys were so scared, why didnt dad call the police? As a father if my son would have come home and told me this story ,I probably would have not called the police. First of all most child abductors are normally older men and they work alone. Now is it impossable that teenage boys would abduct a younger boy? Yes.. But it is highly unlikely.
    As for my wife...she would have called the police just like this mother did.
    Hopefully these boys have learned a lesson. "

    I agree Missy.No Joke wrote on Sep 27, 2009 1:01 PM:

    " My son got in trouble with the law and I didn't make excuses for my son action. Kids behave as good girls/boys in the parent presence. Some parent think their children can't do any wrong. You would be suprise? "

    Truth is... wrote on Sep 27, 2009 12:51 PM:

    " Spoiled brats who think they are above the law. $$$...$$$ "

    Truth of the Matter wrote on Sep 27, 2009 12:50 PM:

    " Spoiled brats who think they are above the law. $$$....$$$$ "

    want to know wrote on Sep 27, 2009 9:12 AM:

    " If one was 18 can't at least his name be posted in the paper. The paper seems to have forgotten about this story. I hear Dominos is going to press charges since the mighty police and prosecutors here won't do anything. I hope this is true they need some kind of consequences. "

    Another Mother of three wrote on Sep 27, 2009 8:44 AM:

    " I know the "teenagers" in this incident, and the parents are not RICH. And the little kids are not poor, remember they live in Palmland!! We can only teach our kids to do right, but it is not our fault when they do wrong. These kids are good kids, but we have to remember they are KIDS. As children we did stupid things that we regret. And noone could say otherwise. I am not excusing what they did, but this is the reason why they are not condsidered adults until 18. "

    Missy wrote on Sep 26, 2009 2:34 PM:

    " Helloooooooo We are hearing all kinds of stories of what happened and I think we need to demand the real story from the Police Department. This is not a joke. We cannot just sweep this under the rug and forget about it. We need to protect our children. Someone might have drove up in the area that kept the boys from doing what they had planned. Who knows if they might try again and succeed. Also other sicko's can try the same thing and if they get caught say it was just a joke. Comment Please "

    to Mr. Bentley wrote on Sep 26, 2009 12:42 PM:

    " The boys on the bikes did not use foul language. The boy offering the candy did when he was told they had a pocket knife in their pocket. Are you the father of one, of course you think your son did no wrong????
    I am a concerned citizen and don't want my children to be afraid of Domino delivery I praying for them to press charges against them since the police won't do anything. "

    Bunny2 wrote on Sep 26, 2009 11:20 AM:

    " My parents didn't much have a clue what I'd be up to when they were at work.In my own children's generation,things started to be different, with abductions and child molestation cases making headlines, but I made a conscious effort not to hold them too close. I taught them to be aware of their world, not afraid of it.
    Interestingly, they also weren't stopped by 'consequences' and did stupid things,for which,when asked why,they answered, "I don't know". What those teenage boys did was probably impulsive, and definitely stupid. "

    Bunny2 wrote on Sep 26, 2009 11:03 AM:

    " In my opinion,it isn't the young boys' parents' fault whatsoever.I also think the same of the teenager's parents. Teenagers, as a group, do stupid things,impulsively, without thinking. My parents worked long hours while I was growing up, and they believed in 'Rules and the consequences of not following them' (This was posted on the wall in our kitchen).My sister followed the rules as written. Did I? Sometimes I did, many times, I totally ignored them and did some seriously stupid things,although nothing involving the police. When asked,my answer was always,"I don't know." The 'consequences' never stopped me from doing itagain. "

    Amen... wrote on Sep 26, 2009 11:01 AM:

    " I agree 100% they got caught. And I believe this is not the first time these boys have done this sort of joke/prank they just didn't get caught. Goody two-shoe boys being"BAD" end of story. "

    Rebel wrote on Sep 26, 2009 8:59 AM:

    " What would they be able to charge someone that tried to rob a bank and then said it was just a joke?
    I think these boys were not sorry for what they did , they were sorry that they got caught! "

    To all the Leos wrote on Sep 25, 2009 7:49 PM:

    " Bull. the old boy proctol call $$ will get you out of anything. I have a son w/o a doubt if my son had scared kids joke or his punishment would be harsh. Ackal and the rest of the good ole' boys would have him in jail with a outrageous bail. Tell the truth and shame the devil. "

    Someone who knows wrote on Sep 25, 2009 5:09 PM:

    " The teenagers parents are the ones who ask Police to go get the kids from school to pick them up!! They wanted to make sure these teenagers knew how serious this was. They did nothing to "get them out of trouble" and know no one at the D.A.'s office to help them if they wanted too. I think alot of you assume ALOT. "

    Mr Bentley wrote on Sep 25, 2009 4:54 PM:

    " The 4 boys stopped at stop sign where the two boys were on bikes. One boy said, "Hey, want some candy little boys?" and onbe boy on a bike said, "I got a knife and will cut you mother F*cker". At which time the teenager acted like he was going to jump out of the car and get him for saying that. Boys took off on bikes and teenagers continued on way. THATS WHAT HAPPENED!!! "

    Supportive wrote on Sep 25, 2009 3:11 PM:

    " To the parents of these younger children, i'm sorry you have to read all the negativity. You are not at fault!!! I wish you well and your children a full recovery from the event. "

    No Longer Free wrote on Sep 25, 2009 3:09 PM:

    " So Deputies Dad, should the parents of the TEENAGERS be held accountable or accused of not tending to THEIR children because they were not holding the teenagers' hands to supervise THEM ????? This could happen to anyone, anywhere, anytime, and it is NEVER a parents' fault if their child falls victim to a sick perpetrator !!!! It is unfortunate if the children aren't supervised, but that hardly makes a parent responsible for these creeps !!! "

    very angry wrote on Sep 25, 2009 12:30 PM:

    " I just talked to the main Domino office and they were told by the police department the vehicle was stolen and the signs were in it so they used them. If this is the case why can't they be charged with stealing a vehicle. Dominos says they can't do anything if the police department won't do anything. "

    mad as heck wrote on Sep 25, 2009 12:03 PM:

    " Come on Mr. Prosecutor or D. A. teach these boys a lesson. In this day and age that is not a funny prank. We still wonder what would he have done if they went to the car to get the candy??? Dominos should get the parents for letting the boy ride around with the Domino sign. "

    lafso wrote on Sep 25, 2009 10:55 AM:

    " I am a LEO in Lafayette Parish and Sheriff Ackal is held in high regard by area LEO's for being a cop's cop. I don't believe the post of not doing anything because of the boys families. If you know so much get a copy of the report and go to the DA and file a bill of information. Keep up the good work IPSO. "

    Linda Hebert wrote on Sep 25, 2009 12:50 AM:

    " Ask Ackal what happened. It was not 9:00 but 4:00 p.m. And the boys were from a rich family. Akal said they had nothing to charge them with because it was a joke. They will not even do community service. If you have money not only Ackal will let it go but also will the local paper. I think it is the papers responsiblity to let it know it was stupid teenagers that started it. This has to be printed in the paper. Step up and do your job that we are paying you for. "

    Linda wrote on Sep 25, 2009 12:39 AM:

    " Why not print the whole story. The 4 teanagers that did this said it was all a prank. Two go to a private school, rich parents that are keeping this out of the paper. Everyone is watching their children so close because of this and you have not printed the whole story. Let the public know that this was a prank by 4 teanagers that thoutgt it was funny. I think it is terrible on the Daily Iberian part and the Sheriff who wants to do everything by the bood except when he is confonted by rich people. The "

    momof3 wrote on Sep 24, 2009 11:57 PM:

    " Again, I am the mom of one of the boys, IT HAPPENED AT ABOUT 4PM! The statement was written at about 9:15pm.

    The teenagers have been caught and said they were just joking around.

    My son still believes they meant to harm him and his words to me were, "You weren't there mom, they would have hurt us."

    I am praying they have consequences to their actions and learn a lesson.

    The detective worked so diligently on the case, and has done and is continuing to do an awesome job. Thanks! "

    MY opinion wrote on Sep 24, 2009 8:37 PM:

    " If the boys come from a elite family we already know its not what you know its who you know. Yes, they should be punished scared them like they scared those young boys. The Joke should be on the Joker's. Nothing funny about it.
    Rich Little Boys vs Poor Little Boys.. "

    MR CLEAN wrote on Sep 24, 2009 5:04 PM:

    " Sounds like everyone - other than the parents of the kids who were involved - is overreacting.

    Deputies Dad, I guess you are the 'Ward Cleaver' blue-ribbon parent of all-time, because you're always ready to lecture and provide unsolicited advice.

    As for the older kids who were the cause of the incident? They made a mistake, but I'll bet they're sorry they did it by now. "

    Someone who knows wrote on Sep 24, 2009 1:50 PM:

    " I know the father of one of the teenagers involved and I can PROMISE you, he is in MAJOR TROUBLE!! He wish he was still in police custody instead of what his punishment is!! "

    Mama knows wrote on Sep 24, 2009 12:41 PM:

    " I'm so happy they found the boys' that did this to the little boys',I hope they do something to them for putting everyone in tis situation, prank or not, thisyou don't do. Their is enough crazy people out there fo rus to worry about. I,m sure the parents' are fine ones,we still need tokeep and eye out for ALL the wirdosoutthere learking, waiting for our children. "

    LafGuy wrote on Sep 24, 2009 12:36 PM:

    " What would be "good enough" for me is that you could learn to puntuate your sentences! "

    wish I were not here wrote on Sep 24, 2009 11:45 AM:

    " Sounds like these boys are not giving the entire story. Has anyone heard of someone who kidnaps a kid with 3 other people in the truck. Crimes like these are usually done with noone else around. Another thing, What were these boys doing out at 9 P.M. alone? Maybe, the parents need to keep better track of their children. I am not saying these boys are lying, but maybe we should look a little deeper into their story! But thats just me "

    to lafguy wrote on Sep 23, 2009 9:34 PM:

    " It happened they caught the boys with the Domino sticker still on the car parked at school. Is that good enough for you LAFGUY "

    outraged wrote on Sep 23, 2009 9:31 PM:

    " Well the 4 boys were found that did this and they can't seem to find anything to charge them with, because they say it was just a joke??? But these boys were scared of being taken. Of course they come from an elite subdivision so I guess they know someone in the DA office. Why would the parents let their child ride with a Domino's sign on their car when they don't work for Dominios. Where did he get it. They need to at least get some type of punishment, if only a curfew order. "

    Joey wrote on Sep 23, 2009 9:26 PM:

    " This papers report actually says:
    "The vehicle reportedly stopped next to the boys around 9 p.m. in the 2000 block of Palmland Boulevard."
    So is it 4:00 or 9:00?
    It is a tough world. Those kids should have been at home before 9:00. You have a hand full of deputies and thousands of people.... no one is safe. "

    Incorrect Time wrote on Sep 23, 2009 7:58 PM:

    " You could be right don't vent at the people who are positing their comments vent out at the one's who did the actual reporting. No one is perfect!!! "

    No one is judging wrote on Sep 23, 2009 7:55 PM:

    " This is reality welcome to the real world m y son is an adult now and I was and still a single parent and no way my son when he was that age would be out that time of night w/o parental supervision or you kidding me. Some time we put ourselves in harms way. "

    mom wrote on Sep 23, 2009 4:30 PM:

    " This is the first time I know people involved and I am appalled at some of this comments. It did happen at 4pm and it was Palmland Subdivision. The kids involved are good kids. You people need to put all of this energy into something positive. GEES "

    Babiegurl81 wrote on Sep 23, 2009 2:17 PM:

    " So LAFGUY are you one the ones in the truck.Sounds like it to me because you are telling NI people not to worry.You need to take into considertion that any report like this people need to keep a look out for child predators.I know the people that this happened 2 and they are good parents and hard working thier are facts in this case.This is not a fabricated story.Unless you know the all the facts keep your comments to you self.FYI this did not happen at 9PM it was around 4PM one FACT that needs to be CORRECTED. "

    Misty wrote on Sep 23, 2009 1:59 PM:

    " I am the other mother of one of the boys involved in this report. This was reported incorrectly, they were riding their bikes between 3:00-4:00pm NOT 9pm. It was reported to the police around 9PM.My son told his dad first and when I got back home he told me about the incident.I then called the police to report the incident.FYI we are responsible adult and do not think that our familys are excluded from this type of DANGER.We reported the incident to avoid any other kids from being approached by these individuals. This is not about where we live. "

    Mama Knows wrote on Sep 23, 2009 1:06 PM:

    " My youngest is 11 yrs. old , he is not allowed off our st., nor is he allowed in the front yard by himself. We have taught him not to talk to strangers' &run to a home for help.His friends' call him a sissy or mamas' boy, I tell him not to worry what they say, cause in yrs'. to come their opinion won't matter.I tld him abut this happening, hekinda got scared & understood why he can't go off with some of his friends'.I remember the lighting bugs'[i don't see anymore] , thats' a long time ago . "

    some people wrote on Sep 23, 2009 12:45 PM:

    " this is really stupid what some people's comments are! just be happy the children are safe and nothing happened to them for once! read back on what "momof3" said. it was one of her children that this happened to and she said that it was not at 9pm it was at 4pm. so before yall start saying stupid stuff like "blame the parents or where where the parents" read what other ppl have to say. I used to live in that neighborhood and i would have never thought that would happen there. i too had to be in when thestreetlightscameon! "

    NI PARENT wrote on Sep 23, 2009 12:09 PM:

    " I'm gld the children are ok. Neither children or parents did anything wrong ! Hope the creep is found ! People stop judging ! These Predators are very crafty & know just how to lure their prey ! Parents Keep telling your children how to be Safe ! Hug your children & tell them you Love them EVERY CHANCE YOU GET ! "

    Someone who knows wrote on Sep 23, 2009 12:05 PM:

    " People there is no cause for alarm.I know first hand that the Iberia Sheriffs Dept is on top of this and already know who did it. They were teenagers playing a joke and are already in police custody. So New Iberia doesnt have a child molester running loose and Sheriff Ackel and his deputies are doing a fine job. "

    I beg the differ.... wrote on Sep 23, 2009 11:59 AM:

    " Oh yes, time is a issue Ms. K. And it doesn't matter if they were in a sugar can field or in their back yard. Kids at that age need to be in the house at that time of night 9:PM. The kid are raising themselves "Raising Cain:...SCARY "

    Missy wrote on Sep 23, 2009 11:12 AM:

    " So glad the kids are OK, but the sugarcane field is the worst place they could have gone to. Why not someones house? Palmland is a dead end street with houses real close together. The boys need to be told to get help from people and not to try and hide in a place that could have been a perfect place for a sicko to get what they wanted. "

    Concerned grandmother wrote on Sep 23, 2009 11:01 AM:

    " It is ashamed that our grandchildren cannot enjoy life like we done in the 60's70's. We went everywhere with our friends and played outside until we saw the lighting bugs. And, if you remember that, you were one lucky child. My grandson is lively little 11 year old who loves outside. But not in today's world, the children has no fun life outside anymore. PITIFUL. So for us parents and grandparents, we have to teach them how mean the world is today. "

    MOM wrote on Sep 23, 2009 10:19 AM:

    " That is my rule too, when the lights come on you call me and I will be waiting for you to come home. Mine always has his cell phone with him. Do not judge people until you know the truth. I will keep a look-out on my end I have an 11 yr old son. I taught him never to go to any car, keep walking or running....... Bless you Mom.............Don't know what I would do if that happen to mine............ "

    LafGuy wrote on Sep 23, 2009 10:10 AM:

    " There is something just not right about this story. It sounds fabricated, from start to finish. I don't know why these youngs boys would make up such a story, but something just doesn't ring true. I don't believe this happened and now one poster is saying that there was a Domino's Pizza sign on the door of the vehicle. Well, how difficult would it be to track this vehicle down with that kind of information. Don't panic NI, this is not for real and did not happen. "

    Rynellaresident wrote on Sep 23, 2009 9:02 AM:

    " Well, at least you know the men were from around here, because nowhere else do people say "come see"!! "

    Momof3 wrote on Sep 23, 2009 8:49 AM:

    " I am the mother of one of the boys involved in this report. This was reported INCORRECTLY, they were riding their bikes at 4:00 pm NOT 9pm. We taught our children stranger danger and they knew to get away, and were not hurt.
    Our family rule is that when the street lights come on my children have to be in the house, so we are not parents that are letting our children roam the neighborhood at all hours of the night. "

    No Longer Free wrote on Sep 23, 2009 8:39 AM:

    " What if it were 2:00 in the afternoon ??
    Would it still then be the parents' fault ??
    NOT !!! It is a parent's job to guide & direct children how to properly behave & succeed in this world. It should not be a parents' job to seclude & lock children up to protect them from creeps !!!! That's what it's coming to !!

    This is in no way the Deputies fault........I think they are doing a good job. I just think the number of criminals has grown quickly over the past few years. "

    Wondering wrote on Sep 23, 2009 8:22 AM:

    " To No Longer Free

    I am not blameing the kids.... I am blameing the parents...just like deputies dad stated....it is called PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY and as soon as some parents take their role in being a parent the juvenile system will be less active. "

    chebert wrote on Sep 23, 2009 8:15 AM:

    " Do not judge. The case is not so much why they were out that late but the idea that this sort of thing happen. Thank God the boys had enough belief to know that was wrong and get away. "

    Katey wrote on Sep 23, 2009 8:03 AM:

    " It's not about WHAT TIME they were out riding their bikes. It's about the fact that some mentally deranged idiots were trying to kidnap our children. Don't you get it? Gosh! Time isn't the issue here. "

    Responsible Parent wrote on Sep 23, 2009 7:57 AM:

    " Hey..No Longer Free...no one is blaming the "kids"...the question on everyone's mind is " Where were the parents". Children of that age should not be out ....at night... alone...period! It doesn't matter where you live any more...child predators are everywhere...they travel into neighborhoods where there are children...hunting. So parents need to get their priorities straight...your child comes first..not the TV or your cell phone! "

    Biggie wrote on Sep 23, 2009 7:48 AM:

    " I agree with you "A deputies dad", most people don't even know those words or there meanings, people out there are having kids just for the benifits. Some of these young girls not even women yet are having babies just to be able to stay in the farther life some how. And to "No Longer Free" you right let's not blame the kids, Let 's blame the parents and the creeps. "

    I wonder too wrote on Sep 23, 2009 3:25 AM:

    " I was wondering about what they were doing out at 9pm as well, and on the night before a school day. At that age I was in my jammies at that time and ready for BEd or already in BED. No, I don't blame the parents for the creeps doing that, just wondering what are they thinking? "

    Mom Grandmother wrote on Sep 22, 2009 10:20 PM:

    " Parents...Do you know where your children are?? It can happen just that fast. Times have changed and we need to not let our children be put into this kind of situation. "

    I have the same wrote on Sep 22, 2009 7:13 PM:

    " Why are these under age kids still out at 9:00 PM, where are the parents. Yes, creeps they are however, parents are going to have to do a better job at parenting their children. "CURFEW"
    The parents should be questioned??? "

    To No Longer Free wrote on Sep 22, 2009 7:05 PM:

    " My god listen to what you are saying. you cannot just wish it away!!! Take some responsibility and take care of your kids. The police do what they can but short of having a personal cop with every kid it will not work out to where you are "free of them" I agree you should not have to look over your shoulder but you better do it until they start executing child molesters!! "

    answers.... wrote on Sep 22, 2009 6:03 PM:

    " I know the family this happened to.... these are good, honest, hardworking church people. The kids were on their way to an uncles house. From what I have heard from the family this was not that late at night it was in the afternoon, and they had a domino's pizza delivery sign on the vehicle! "

    A Deputies Dad wrote on Sep 22, 2009 5:03 PM:

    " For some people, the 2 most misunderstood words in the English language are; parental responsibility. "

    No Longer Free wrote on Sep 22, 2009 4:25 PM:

    " Yes I can understand why you'd question the kids being out at 9:00. But the fact is we are supposed to be "free" of all these sick people.
    We shouldn't have to look over our shoulder constantly for these creeps. Safety is not even free anymore. Don't blame the kids, let's do something about the creeps instead. "

    Wondering wrote on Sep 22, 2009 2:57 PM:

    " Maybe one day people will realize the world is not what it use to be. New Iberia is not what it use to be...and even though Mr. Ackal and his department is trying to make it a much better place sometimes things will happen. What I can't understand is why are all these underage children still on the street riding bikes at 9:00pm on a Sunday night....is there no school on Monday ??? PARENTS YOU NEED TO WAKE UP AND DO YOUR PART TO HELP KEEP YOUR KIDS SAFE. "

    Concerned Grandmother wrote on Sep 22, 2009 2:24 PM:

    " It's scary to think that it happened. My question is why are kids that age out riding bikes that late anyway? I know my Grandaughters that age wouldnt be. "

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