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Caddo Fire District 4 captain struck in brain with shard of metal
BLANCHARD, La. - Prayers are going up for Caddo Fire District 4 Capt. Freddie Martin after a accident earlier this week. He was off-duty bushhogging on a property in Blanchard Tuesday evening when he was struck in the head by an unknown object. The impact temporarily knocked him out. Once...
Bossier Sheriff’s Dept Arrested Man on Gun & Drug Charges
BOSSIER PARISH, LA- Bossier Sheriff’s Joint Criminal Apprehension Team Arrests Gibsland Man for Drug and Weapon Offenses. On Sunday, August 11th, members of the Bossier Sheriff’s Office Joint Criminal Apprehension Team (JCAT) arrested a Gibsland man for being in possession of several variants of dangerous narcotics and a stolen Glock handgun.
Louisiana Woman Shines Laser Pointers at Aircraft, Faces Up to 5 Years in Prison
SHREVEPORT, La. (KPEL News) - A Shreveport woman is in serious trouble after shining laser pointers at two aircraft, which is a major federal crime. April Nicole Poitras, 45, of Shreveport, entered a guilty plea in federal court to multiple charges and faces up to 5 years in prison and up to a quarter million dollars in fines.
Dallas man jailed for attempted second-degree murder
The Natchitoches Police Department arrested 42 year-old Aldrick Edwards of Dallas for attempted second-degree murder early Saturday morning following a shooting that occurred on Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. the night before.On Aug. 9 around 7:41 p.m., NPD officers responded to the 100 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. for a gunshot victim.The victim was airlifted to a Caddo Parish hospital…
Shreveport Police Arrest Man With Knife at Humor & Harmony
During the "Humor & Harmony" event, on August the 10th, around 8 p.m. Shreveport Police were dispatched to the 700 block of Elvis Presley Boulevard in response to reports of a possible homeless man armed with a knife. Witnesses reported that the man had threatened individuals attempting to enter the event area of the Municipal Auditorium grounds.
Shreveport Police Arrest 2 But Seek Another in Murder Case
SHREVEPORT, LA Shreveport Police Detectives Arrest Two and Actively Search for One in July Homicide. Following the ongoing investigation into the July 17th homicide on Kennedy Street, Shreveport Police Department Violent Crimes detectives have made significant progress. On August 14th detectives arrested 22-year-old Lejerrion Lee on charges of second-degree murder,...
Heat continues with sunshine for Thursday
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Mostly sunny skies are around the ArkLaTex for the entire day with mostly dry conditions. There is a slim 10% chance of rain, but only for those around Natchitoches while the rest of the region stays completely dry. High temperatures reach up to around 100 degrees with feels like temperatures getting up to be between 105-115 degrees.
Shreveport Mayor Hails Rapper 50 Cent for Transformative ‘Humor & Harmony’ Weekend Which Boosts Community Spirit
SHREVEPORT, La. — Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux has taken to social media to thank Rapper Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson for a very successful Humor & Harmony weekend which took place Aug. 8-11 in the city’s Red River District.. “Thank you for believing in Humor and Harmony,”...
Shreveport Regional Airport adds additional restaurants
SHREVEPORT, La. — Shreveport Regional Airport recently introduced three new restaurants to enhance the travel experience for locals and visitors. TacoMania, Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, and Notini’s Italian are three popular restaurants with name recognition in and outside the Shreveport-Bossier City area. TacoMania was located on East...
LSUS ‘welcoming students home’ during first week of classes
SHREVEPORT, La. – Many college students remember the first time they stepped on campus and the first college class they attended. LSUS wants to transform those first moments into lasting memories through its Week of Welcome, a full week of engaging activities designed to foster student relationships during the first week of face-to-face classes this fall.
SPD, DA: No arrest, prosecution of former KTBS news director
SHREVEPORT, La. – Former KTBS News Director Bill Lunn will not be arrested or prosecuted following an investigation by Shreveport police, who said there is no evidence of improper communication between him and a juvenile. Instead, a forensic investigation of Lunn’s phone indicates text messages sent to him had...
Did Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson hint at a permanent G-Dome in Downtown Shreveport?
View this post on Instagram A post shared by 50 Cent (@50cent) The Humor & Harmony Weekend has come to a close but Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson announced recently on Instagram that a main attraction might be staying for the long haul. ...
Local Law Enforcement Teams Up with FBI to Tackle Violent Crime in Shreveport/Bossier City
The Bossier City Police Department and Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office played significant roles in a collaborative effort led by the FBI New Orleans to combat violent crime in the Shreveport/Bossier City area. The initiative, known as the Violent Gun Reduction Interdiction Program (VGRIP), is a part of the Department of Justice’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF).
Jimmy Davis Bridge car accident, one lane closed
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — At around 1 p.m. today, we received a report from a staff member that the crash resulted in a single lane in use. According to the Shreveport Police Department, the crash involved a white Lexus and a red truck. The front of the Lexus was ‘totaled.’
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport Recognized for Excellence in Heart and Stroke Care
Shreveport, LA – Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport has been recognized for its exceptional efforts in improving outcomes for patients with heart disease and stroke. The hospital was honored with the prestigious Get With The Guidelines® (GWTG) awards by the American Heart Association, acknowledging its commitment to providing high-quality, research-based care.
Man on minibike arrested following pursuit
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - During a traffic stop, a man on a minibike attempted to flee from officers on Monkhouse Drive. On August 12, just after midnight, the Shreveport Police Department attempted to stop a man on a minibike at the intersection of Hollywood Avenue and Kennedy Street for multiple traffic violations. At first first the man pulled over and appeared to comply but as the officer approached the minibike, the suspect, Johnathan Melton, 32, allegedly fled on his 2019 KYMCO Spade minibike.
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