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MPD: Shooting on Peach Street leaves one dead, three injured
Monroe, LA – Monroe Police Department officials said the fatal shooting occurred around 1:09 a.m. early Saturday morning. It happened in the 2000 block of Peach Street. Monroe Police Department officers responded to a shooting call. When the officers arrived on scene, they discovered that more than one suspect...
52-year-old woman dies at hospital after motorcycle crash on West 70th Street
Shreveport, LA – According to the police officials, the fatal crash occurred right before 11 p.m. late Friday night. It happened on West 70th Street. Shreveport Police Department officers responded to a report of a motorcycle crash. The responding officers discovered that the 52-year-old passenger of the motorcycle, later...
1 person sent to hospital after shooting on Garden Oaks Dr, suspect in custody
New Orleans, LA – According to the police officials, the shooting occurred around 4 a.m. early Saturday morning. It happened on Garden Oaks Dr. Police officials said a female victim with gunshot wounds to her abdomen arrived at a local hospital via private conveyance. The responding officers discovered that...
Deputies respond to crash involving salt water truck, train on Highway 1 at French Rd
Caddo Parish, LA – According to the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred around 3:09 p.m. Friday. It happened on Highway 1 at French Rd. Caddo Parish Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a crash. The responding deputies discovered that a train crashed into a...
The Shreveport City Council voted to make it mandatory that all cats and dogs be spayed or neutered
Shreveport, LA – According to the city officials, this legislation was adopted by the Caddo Parish Commission to govern over pets and strays in the Parish. City officials said that this legislation now applies to pets and strays inside the city limits. The cost of the surgery to spay...
Authorities investigating beating death of 60-year-old man at 5151 Plank Rd
Baton Rouge, LA – According to the Baton Rouge Police Department officials, this incident occurred around 7:09 p.m. Friday, July 8, 2022. It happened at 5151 Plank Rd. Baton Rouge Police Department officers responded to a disturbance call. When the officers arrived on scene, they found one adult male...
Authorities need your help identifying individual suspected of a vehicle burglary on Katherine Dr
Monroe, LA – According to the Monroe Police Department, the unidentified man is suspected of a vehicle burglary on Katherine Dr. Ladies and gentlemen, if you know the identity of this person or know how to locate this person, please contact Det. Stadius at 318-329-4922 or Crime Stoppers at 318-388-CASH (2274).
Families of two young girls, who both died of self-strangulation while participating in a challenge which encourages users to choke themselves with belts until passing out, claim their daughters died after participating in TikTok challenges; lawsuit
Parents are encouraged to monitor younger children’s internet and social media use because many young children have become influenced by social media videos challenging them to perform harmful acts. The SMVLC, which is a legal resource for parents of children harmed by social media addiction and abuse, announced that it has filed two wrongful death lawsuits in the deaths of two young girls who both died of self-strangulation while participating in TikTok’s challenge, which encourages users to choke themselves with belts, purse strings or other similar items until passing out.
Authorities arrest 14 for illicit tobacco, alcohol sales
Caddo Parish, LA – According to the statement, the CPSO Youth Services Division reportedly conducted an underage alcohol and tobacco sales operation in Caddo Parish and checked 32 businesses on July 20. The operation was in response to complaints received by the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office. CPSO officials...
The National Guard Association of the United States named Gov. Edwards the recipient of the 2022 Harry S. Truman Award for Distinguished Service in Support of National Defense
Shreveport, LA – According to the state officials, Governor John Be Edwards was reportedly selected for his consistent leadership and support of LANG as well as his numerous accomplishments including leading Louisiana’s effort to pioneer groundbreaking methods to its cyber security response plans and methods. Those plans significantly...
The Caddo Parish Commission is hosting a series of public meetings aimed at educating citizens on the redistricting process in Caddo Parish
Shreveport, LA – According to the statement, the public meetings are scheduled for Wednesday, July 27 and Thursday, July 28. Officials have announced that all meetings will be held at 5:30 p.m. in the Government Chambers of Government Plaza located at 505 Travis Street, Shreveport. Every 10 years after...
Man wanted in connection with fatal North 21st Street shooting
Monroe, LA – According to the police officials, the fatal shooting occurred around 10:09 p.m. late Tuesday night. It happened in the 200 block of North 21st Street. Monroe Police Department officers responded to a shooting call. When the officers arrived on scene, they found one victim. The victim,...
The Caddo Parish District Attorney’s Office and the United States Attorney’s Office will host “Friday Night Live,” youth empowerment events for area Caddo Parish elementary/middle, high school students and parents
Caddo Parish, LA – According to the officials, these events will be held on Friday, July 22nd and Friday, August 26th from 6:00pm – 7:30pm at Huntington High School (6801 Rasberry Lane). Ladies and gentlemen, both events are free and open to the public. Officials have announced that...
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