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CRIME & SAFETY
Two Charged with Murder in Cold Case from 1986
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced two people have been arrested and charged with the murder of a Golden Meadow woman in 1986. Russell Lee and Judith “Judy” Weiser have been charged with the murder of 22-year-old Paula Boudreaux back in August of 1986. Boudreaux was last seen...
More indictments handed down in bizarre Marrero shooting with rival robbery schemes
A Jefferson Parish grand jury has handed down more indictments for three men accused in the unusual death of a Waggaman man, who authorities say was shot when the men he had planned to rob tried to rob him, as well. Tommy Encalade, 25, of Jean Lafitte, Marlon Borras, 21,...
Power outages in Metairie after woman crashes car into home, utility pole
A Metairie home was evacuated Sunday morning after a woman crashed a car into the house and a nearby utility pole, causing a possible gas leak and cutting power to homes in the surrounding area. Jefferson Parish Council member Scott Walker reported the crash on X just before 10 a.m.,...
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