Deputies on the hunt for coyotes in River Ridge

07/01/11 Paul Murphy / Eyewitness News JEFFERSON, La. -- Jefferson Parish has declared war on a troublesome pack of coyotes, now roaming the streets of Harahan and River Ridge feasting on people's pets. "Ever since the river rose the coyotes came into the city," said Harahan Police Chief Mac Dickinson. "We've been getting constant complaints. What's alarming is now the water is down and we're still ...

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SWAT Team Assists Towns In Eradicating Coyotes

06/30/11 Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell Normand has authorized the JPSO SWAT unit to assist residents of River Ridge and the city of Harahan, who reported increased coyote sightings in their neighborhood.

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JP deputies prowling for coyotes

06/30/11 Jefferson - The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office and it's SWAT unit will now be on active patrols for coyotes in the River Ridge and Harahan areas. Officials from the Louisiana Wild Life & Fisheries recently approved a permit for the JPSO and the Harahan Police Department to eradicate coyotes seen roaming in Jefferson Parish. Members of the JPSO and members of the Harahan Police Department ...

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