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Monroe man arrested for allegedly kidnapping victim, threatening her life
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD)– On July 23, 2024, around 8:12 AM, the Monroe Police Department was dispatched to Chase Bank in Monroe, La. in regards to the victim asking the employee to call the police due to 50-year-old Robert Whitfield allegedly making threats to kill her several times […]
Two West Monroe residents arrested on drug and firearm charges
WEST MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested Special Crimes Apprehension Team (SCAT) arrested two West Monroe residents who are accused of possessing controlled drugs and firearms. Officers went to Henry Martin Road in West Monroe late on July 25. While there, officers said they found...
Monroe woman accused of stabbing victim in heated argument; arrested
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On July 24, 2024, at approximately 1:48 AM officers of the Monroe Police Department were called to a residence in reference to a stabbing. Upon arrival at the residence, multiple witnesses stated they saw the suspect pull out a knife during an argument with the victim. The suspect was identified as […]
20-year-old indicted for involvement in Monroe gas station shooting
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - One of the suspects involved in the Murphy Oil gas shooting that happened on March 29, 2024, has been indicted, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office - Western District of Louisiana. 20-year-old Tristan Barber has been charged with two counts of possession of firearms by...
Still no suspect in 2023 murder of Carroll High School student
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD)— It’s been just over a year since a teenage boy was murdered in Monroe. Police have yet to identify a suspect in the case and our Chelsea Monae sends a reminder the case remains unsolved. Every parent’s worst nightmare is burying their child. On July 8, 2023, that nightmare became the reality of […]
West Monroe PD to host checkpoints on July 26th and August 2nd
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD)– From July 26, 2024, to August 2, 2024, the West Monroe Police Department is planning Sobriety and Occupant Protection Checkpoints from 6:00 pm to midnight on a public roadway in the city limits of West Monroe. According to officials, there will also be multiple occupant protection checkpoints throughout the week during […]
MISSING PERSON: Bastrop PD searching for missing teenage sisters who were last seen on July 23rd
BASTROP, La. (KTVE/KARD) — The Bastrop Police Department is searching for two missing juvenile sisters who left their home on July 23, 2024, around 10:30 PM. According to authorities, the sisters were last seen at the Southpoint Loop Apartments Complex. The identification and description of the sisters can be found below: Keyshia Jackson Cardell Jackson […]
Ouachita Parish authorities seize nearly 26 pounds of narcotics, almost 30 firearms during Warrant Round-Up
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 10 AM, The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office held a press conference to discuss a Warrant Round-Up that was conducted on July 15, 2024, and July 16, 2024. During the press conference, authorities confirmed that the following items were seized during the round-up: According to […]
Foster Heights murder suspect charged
A domestic dispute turned deadly in the early hours of Saturday, July 20, 2024, leading to a homicide investigation by the Monroe Police Department. At approximately 2:20 AM, officers responded to a call on Barrington Drive, where they encountered Kialynshia Jordan, who allegedly informed authorities that she had shot the victim.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Semi overturned on I-20 westbound near Tremont Rest Area
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Choudrant Fire Department are currently responding to an overturned semi on I-20 westbound near the Tremont Rest Area. When KNOE contacted LPSO, they were unable to provide details of the accident at this time. Due to the accident,...
'Missing part of the puzzle' | Family grieving, fighting for justice after metro Atlanta man murdered
Derrick Lamar Brown was killed on Jan. 28. Months later, his family is continuing to honor his memory and is bringing attention to who he was. Meleah Lyden, Ron Jones, Ciara Bri'd Frisbie, Darrell Pryor, Gabriella Nunez. Published: 7:12 AM EDT July 25, 2024. Updated: 7:12 AM EDT July 25,...
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