Many driver gets jail time for 3rd DWI

District Attorney Billy Joe Harrington announced the guilty plea and sentencing in a recent felony DWI case.

Jerome Manuel, 51, of Many, pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated-3rd offense in the 10th Judicial District Court. Manuel initially pleaded not guilty to the charge and a jury was being selected for trial. However, Manuel changed his plea to guilty and trial proceedings ceased.

Judge De…