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Bogalusa Employees Charged for Unauthorized Plumbing Scandal

7/25/2025

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Two city employees from Bogalusa, James Morris and James Patterson, face serious charges of malfeasance after allegedly conducting unauthorized plumbing repairs at the home of an elected official's mother. The repairs, costing over $1,000, were deceitfully documented to hide the misuse of taxpayer money. Arrest warrants are now out as the investigation continues.

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Story summary

Two city employees from Bogalusa, James Morris and James Patterson, face serious charges of malfeasance after allegedly conducting unauthorized plumbing repairs at the home of an elected official's mother. The repairs, costing over $1,000, were deceitfully documented to hide the misuse of taxpayer money. Arrest warrants are now out as the investigation continues.