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Johnson elected next police chief of Oakdale
1+ hour, 6+ min ago (356+ words) Published 10: 23 pm Saturday, May 16, 2026 Oakdale voters elected Kevin Johnson as their new police chief on Saturday during a special election. Johnson was elected to the position in a special election with 428 votes, or 63 percent, according to unofficial results from the…...
17-year-old sought in overnight shooting in Vinton
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (218+ words) Published 1: 44 pm Friday, May 15, 2026 Just before midnight Thursday, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office deputies received a call for assistance from the Vinton Police Department in reference to a shooting on Stevenson Street. Spokeswoman Kayla Vincent said when deputies arrived, they found…...
Louisiana vows crime crackdown after mall shooting
2+ week, 4+ day ago (480+ words) Published 3: 05 am Tuesday, April 28, 2026 By Nolan Mc Kendry | The Center Square Baton Rouge and state leaders on Friday promised an aggressive law enforcement response after a shooting at the Mall of Louisiana left a 17-year-old girl dead and several others…...
Former police chief arrested on domestic abuse charges
2+ week, 5+ day ago (86+ words) Published 6: 26 pm Monday, April 27, 2026 A former police chief for the village of Elizabeth is facing domestic-related charges. Katrina Santamaria Ford, 54, was arrested Friday by the Oakdale Police Department on charges of domestic violence and aggravated assault, according to booking information…...
Cameron Police Jury moves to reform public records, meeting policies
3+ week, 1+ day ago (284+ words) Published 6: 01 pm Friday, April 24, 2026 The Cameron Parish Police Jury addressed key administrative and environmental concerns during its meeting this week, initiating potential changes to public records policies, meeting procedures and a local emergency declaration regarding a lingering industrial spill. "I…...
Trial for former police chiefs, marshal accused in visa scheme postponed
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (76+ words) American Press Trial for former police chiefs, marshal accused in visa scheme postponed Published 8: 32 am Wednesday, March 25, 2026 If convicted, the defendants could face significant prison time. US to deploy at least 1, 000 troops from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East…...
Jim Beam column: Inspections are targeted again
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (760+ words) Published 6: 44 am Saturday, March 14, 2026 Bagley is back. Republican state Rep. Larry Bagley of Stonewall, which is just'south of Shreveport, has introduced his sixth bill trying to eliminate Louisiana's vehicle inspection program. The House Transportation Committee last April 28 voted 6-5 to reject…...
LC man accused of breaking into home, assaulting woman
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (224+ words) Published 4: 59 am Thursday, March 12, 2026 A 35-year-old Lake Charles man has been arrested after allegations were made of an assault and a robbery. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office deputies were dispatched to a neighborhood off Nelson Road in Lake Charles on Monday…...
76-year-old LC man killed in single-vehicle crash
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (81+ words) American Press 76-year-old LC man killed in single-vehicle crash Published 6: 08 pm Wednesday, March 4, 2026 Senate Republicans vote down legislation to halt Iran war in Congress" first vote on the conflict Tribal treasurer accused of stealing $25, 000 US sinks Iranian warship as Iran…...
UPDATE: Suspect identified in officer-involved shooting
3+ mon, 3+ hour ago (177+ words) Published 7: 49 pm Monday, February 16, 2026 Detectives with the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations continue to investigate a deputy-involved shooting that occurred on Sunday in Sulphur and have'identified the suspect as 29-year-old Laudrick Pate of Lake Charles. Trooper Roy Jones said…...