Police/Fire

Fugitive Arrested

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KM_C224e-20150715161539    EBR Sheriff's Deputies responded Saturday to a complaint of a person acting suspiciously at the Greenwell Springs Dollar General.
    Upon arrival, Matthew Corkern was observed sweating and shaking, claiming to be in pain from a back injury.  Corkern also freely admitted to having smoked marihuana.
    A criminal records check revealed that the defendant was wanted for two thefts of Schedule III drugs.  Upon arrest Corkern Schedule IV Anabolic Steroids and Crystal Meth were found in his pockets.
    After being advised of his rights, Corkern stated that the jeans he was wearing didn't belong to him and that he didn't know the items were in his pockets.
    Corkern was transported and booked into Parish Prison.