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More people could face criminal charges if new laws are passed in Louisiana
Louisiana continues to add more crimes to the books each year. In the current legislative session, there are at least 20 bills under consideration that would, if passed, add new crimes to the criminal code. One bill would make it a crime to steal copper…
Man charged with a crime after family argument turns fatal
St. Tammany police say that a Louisiana man has been arrested and charged in the shooting death of his older brother. According to reports, the man was at his 23-year-old brother’s St. Tammany Parish home trying to help him recover from a drug addiction. When…
Sentences may ease as Louisiana looks to lower incarceration rate
It is claimed that Louisiana has the highest incarceration rates in the world. Residents of our state who are charged with a crime can often expect stiff penalties if convicted. This can be of great concern to a person charged with a crime. However, under…
2 Louisiana men charged with a crime after alleged theft
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office recently took two men into custody on charges of theft. The two men, ages 17 and 18, allegedly stole a motor vehicle from a man’s driveway in Vinton, Louisiana. Having been charged with a crime, each of the young men…
3 people charged with homicide after Louisiana fire
Three people have been charged with a crime after a fire in a Louisiana apartment complex led them to the body of a 32-year-old woman. The woman had recently moved to the area in an attempt to start a new beginning but an alleged robbery…
Pot plants, grow lights found at West Monroe man’s home
As many people know, Louisiana authorities do not take drug crimes lightly. In order to maintain a “tough on drugs” reputation, they often will not hesitate to go after those they suspect to be in possession of illegal substances. One West Monroe man who now…
Sex crimes: man arrested for failure to register as sex offender
Authorities in Lake Charles, Louisiana, take sex crimes very seriously. A conviction can result in significant jail time, as well as punitive fines and possible probation. In addition to the aforementioned consequences, those convicted of sex crimes are required by law to list themselves as…
6 people charged after alleged Lake Charles burglary
Recently, deputies with the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of an alleged burglary in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Six people, ranging in age from 15 to 41, were reportedly charged with a crime in connection with the alleged burglary. An investigation remains ongoing into…
Lake Charles CAT Team investigations result in drug charges
The city of Lake Charles, Louisiana, does not take drug activity lightly. As a result, law enforcement officials have compiled an antidrug task force in the area. The Combined Anti-Drug Task Force, also known as the CAT Team, recently completed an investigation into alleged drug…
Louisiana man charged with child pornography
Sex crimes involving minors can carry severe consequences. Not only that, but Louisiana police officers and federal investigators take such crimes very seriously. After recently being arrested for a sex crime, one Keithville man will soon find out what those consequences could be. According to…
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