On July 9, Minden police officers responded to a report in the 200 block of College Street regarding Devon Rascoe, 19, allegedly stealing medication from his grandmother and the family cat. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the grandmother, who discovered the missing medication that morning. She and her daughters found both human and cat medications gone.
The grandmother reported that two days earlier, Rascoe attempted to cash stolen checks from her and her daughter’s accounts at a bank. When the bank denied the transaction, he discarded the checks and left. Additionally, Rascoe reportedly took his grandmother’s car without permission during the night on July 9.
Officers questioned Rascoe about the incidents. He admitted attempting to cash the checks and consuming the medications. Rascoe was placed under arrest, read his Miranda rights, and transported to the Minden Police Department.
Rascoe was booked on three counts of theft, two counts of access device fraud, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, and prohibited acts related to controlled substances. He was later transferred to Bayou Dorcheat Correctional Center.
All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.