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INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Two Angola inmates fatally overdose; three deaths in as many days in state facilities
ANGOLA — Two inmates fatally overdosed in Angola State Penitentiary on Thursday morning, 20th Judicial District Attorney's Office Samuel C. D’Aquilla said. The Department of Corrections said the two inmates were named Jamar Owens and Thayer Green. News of Thursday's fatal overdoses comes two days after another inmate...
Louisiana Dumbest Criminal Files – 7 Cases That Will Leave You Scratching Your Head
While it's hard to know what motivates people to want to lead a life of crime. Here are 7 of Louisiana's craziest criminal cases, and proof that some people just aren't cut out for this line of work. These are some of the craziest and downright bizarre and leave you scratching your head.
Louisiana man dies in motorcycle crash in Boone County, Ark.
BOONE COUNTY, Ark. — A man from Carencro, Louisiana has died after a crash between a motorcycle and a pickup truck in Burlington, Arkansas on Tuesday, August 27. At 2:15 p.m., 62-year-old Richard Zaunbrecher was driving a 2002 Yamaha Road Star motorcycle north on U.S. Highway 65 in Burlington behind a 2020 Ford F-150 in […]
Louisiana Utility Customers Being Threatened with Disconnection of Service
Scammers are calling customers claiming to be from their utility service and threatening to shut off their service if they don't pay up. Unfortunately, these scams are very successful across the state of Louisiana, and some in Acadiana are being targeted again. Why different variations of the scam have been...
Man in ICU after car hits raised manhole
SUMMARY: A man sustained serious injuries after hitting a raised manhole while heading to the gym, landing him in the ICU. He described the incident as a slingshot effect that caused his head to jerk forward and back. The Sewage and Water Board acknowledged that this raised manhole had been reported before, specifically in March 2023. Although they attempted repairs, the issue persists and will be addressed again. For more details, visit the link in the description or stream similar stories on WWL Plus.
Mississippi teen who reportedly fled from officers arrested in Louisiana
A Mississippi teen who reportedly fled from officers in a stolen vehicle was arrested in Louisiana. The St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office reports that a Brookhaven teen was one of three suspects arrested. According to a press release, the teen is believed to be the driver. Shawn Ratcliff, 18,...
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