Ronald "Gun" Ficklin is the former sheriff of St. Helena Parish. Yes, he is nicknamed "Gun". He got caught in a federal investigation involving use the of a chop shop, stealing auto parts, and altering VIN's on some cars. After a number of charges were brought against him he plead guilty earlier this year and today he was due back in court for sentencing. While in court everything seemed to be docile and quiet. Outside was a whole other story.
First I was shocked he stopped and talked to us in particular Paul Gates. Paul was the one who broke the story a few years ago and thus the firestorm ensued. People from St. Helena were always saying, "Why are you picking on us?" or "You only tell what you want to tell". I think to myself, first I don't really care about the Charlie Brown sickness that has all of a sudden come over some of the former sheriff's supporters. Let me remind you, your guy got caught in with his hand in the cookie jar. Your guy thought he was above the law and was brought down to Earth. We were here to report the story and report the story we did.Back to the chaos outside. It seems that Mr. Ficklin wanted to tell us about the other things going on in St. Helena that he claims we know about and did nothing about. All due respect this was not about who else may or may not be following the letter of the law, this is about you. His supporters didn't see it that way. Especially the fiery red head that took the microphone from Paul. I guess deep down she wanted to be a reporter but never made the cut.
If looks could kill Paul would pushing up daises right now. I'm just glad he got the microphone back. Here's the story from the newscast.
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