LPD: House shot into on Troup Street

Published 9:19 pm Wednesday, July 25, 2018

No injuries were reported after a house was shot into at the 800 block of Troup Street Monday night. According to a LaGrange Police Department press release, six people were in the residence when a gray or silver vehicle traveling on Troup Street fired shots from the car.

According to the press release, the investigation revealed that the unknown suspects shot at the residence with different caliber rifles and pistols.

The suspects fled the scene by the time the police arrived.

Anyone with information on the incident is encouraged to contact LPD Det. Brian Brown or Sgt. William Nelson at (706) 883-2603 or the Troup County Crime Stoppers as (706) 812-1000.

Parts stolen from truck

More than $1,000 worth of vehicle parts were stolen from a Ford F450 at J&L Transmission on Swain Street between July 10 and Friday. The owner told police when the mechanics pulled his truck into the bay it would not start. The mechanics went to check the battery and found it was in good condition.

However, the starter, fuel module, harness for the fuel module, front fuel line assembly and rear line assembly were missing, according to the police report. The owner told police he had his vehicle parked outside the shop.

The total amount of items stolen was $1,618.20.

House burglarized

A Roku TCL 36-inch television screen was allegedly stolen from a residence on the 100 block of Foch Street Thursday between 2 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. The owner valued the television at $350.

A neighbor told police he was walking past the residence when he noticed that a trash can was out of place and an air-conditioning unit was pushed in.

According to the police report, the homeowner’s bedroom was ransacked.

Police reports are compiled from various law enforcement agencies in Troup County.