Arabi man pleads guilty to burglaries - 2004-02-11
It seems that smoking isn't just hazardous to your health: It can get you in jail.
Roland Messa, 33, of Arabi, whose last address was 430 Lebeau St., pleaded guilty in Chalmette on Tuesday to four counts of simple burglary, one count of attempted burglary and two counts of receiving stolen property.
Authorities say DNA testing of saliva left on cigarette butts found at burglary scenes ties Messa to four break-ins of bars and cash-laden video poker machines in St. Bernard Parish in late 2002 and early 2003.
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