Thibodaux man arrested for kidnapping, beating ex-girlfriend

LAFOURCHE PARISH- A man arrested Wednesday has been accused of kidnapping his ex-girlfriend and beating her.According to the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office, 34-year-old Van Andre of Thibodaux was arrested and charged with simple kidnapping and domestic abuse battery.Deputies responded to a call of a kidnapping on Dec. 23 on Waverly Road. Authorities learned that Andre had made contact with his ex-girlfriend at her residence and a verbal altercation occurred. He reportedly f