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  • Snakes in a courthouse

    April 25, 2013 7:56 PM

    JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI- Snakes slithering into the Hinds County Courthouse pose no threat but they give the workers the creeps. Five have been found in the county circuit clerk's basement office this month. One worker says the largest was as big around as her finger but she didn't stop to measure.... more »
  • County prosecutor killed near Texas courthouse

    January 31, 2013 11:17 AM

    KAUFMAN, Texas - Authorities say an assistant district attorney has been shot and killed near the North Texas county courthouse where he worked. The shooting occurred just before 9 a.m. Thursday outside a building across from the main Kaufman County courthouse. Authorities say they are seeking two suspects in the... more »
  • Security improvements made to 19th JDC evidence room Play Video

    December 17, 2012 2:59 PM

    BATON ROUGE- Security changes have been made to the evidence room of the 19th Judicial District Courthouse, after 48 pounds of cocaine went missing. Two courthouse employees, William Colvin and Debra Bell, were arrested. Investigators said they stole the cocaine and distributed it on the streets of Baton Rouge,... more »
  • Announcement planned after cocaine arrests

    December 17, 2012 10:28 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Police planned a press conference today to discuss the arrest of workers accused of stealing drugs from the Baton Rouge courthouse. Last week police arrested William Colvin and Debra Bell, both of whom worked in the Clerk of Court's office, in suspicion of stealing a large... more »
  • Livingston courthouse plans up in limbo

    November 5, 2012 10:30 AM

    LIVINGSTON - Livingston Parish opened a courthouse annex last week, but its plans for a complete new courthouse remain in limbo. The Advocate reports bids received last month on a proposed $18.4 million courthouse exceed the amount the parish has bonded for the building, and officials are scrambling to find... more »
  • Funding gap in plans to build new Livingston Parish courthouse Play Video

    October 11, 2012 5:32 PM

    LIVINGSTON - People working on plans for a new Livingston Parish courthouse are considering changes to meet a $2 million funding gap. Bids for the project came in earlier this month. Architects involved in the plans say great steps were taken to make the project affordable, and options were... more »
  • 1 dead, 3 wounded in gunfire near Texas courthouse

    March 14, 2012 1:00 PM

    BEAUMONT, Texas - Police say one person has been killed and three others wounded after a gunman opened fire in front of a Southeast Texas courthouse. Beaumont police say the man suspected in Wednesday's shootings near the Jefferson County Courthouse has been injured and captured. Officer Doug Kibodeaux declined to... more »
  • Courthouse Shooting

    September 14, 2011 7:47 PM

    Authorities in Crawford County, Arkansas say immediate security steps are being taken after a gunman stormed the historic courthouse on Tuesday and shot and wounded a judge's receptionist. The courthouse has six entrances, none with metal detectors and no guards. The detectors are only at the front doors of the... more »
  • Move begins to new Baton Rouge courthouse

    November 9, 2010 4:07 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Workers have begun the process of moving files, supplies and furniture from the current courthouse to the new 19th Judicial District Courthouse in Baton Rouge. The new courthouse will feature 27 courtrooms, security upgrades and other amenities. Some of those include extra space for potential jurors... more »
  • 2nd person arrested for helping escapee

    October 20, 2010 11:47 AM

    A second person has been arrested for allegedly helping Damon Cook escape custody before a sentencing hearing Tuesday morning. Hilton Hayes, 28, was arrested and charged with Principal to Simple Escape and Accessory to Simple Escape. East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's deputies believe Hayes gave Cook a ride after he... more »
  • Authorities say Cook overpowered guards, escaped restraints

    October 19, 2010 10:35 AM

    Authorities say a man about to be sentenced to life in prison was able to overpower a deputy and get out his restraints before escaping into downtown Baton Rouge. Demond Cook was being taken to court in Baton Rouge by Catahoula Parish Sheriff’s deputies when he made his escape this... more »
  • EBRSO searching for escaped inmate

    October 19, 2010 8:09 AM

    East Baton Rouge Parish deputies are searching for an inmate who escaped from the downtown courthouse around 7:45 a.m. Tuesday. Demond Cook, 34, has been previously charged with 2 counts of armed robbery, and 1 count of 2nd degree kidnapping. Cook was being transported by Catahoula deputies for a motion... more »
  • Public defender shortage in federal court

    July 27, 2010 5:13 PM

    Baton Rouge federal courthouse officials may be looking for outside help for public defender work. The caseload at the courthouse has increased by 23% from June to July. That's mostly due to an ongoing Medicare takedown, where 31 people have been indicted. Many will need a court-appointed attorney to... more »
  • Livingston buys church building for court

    July 2, 2010 9:55 AM

    Livingston Parish has purchased a church to house a new courtroom. Parish President Mike Grimmer tells The Advocate that the First Baptist Church of Livingston's 12,000-square-foot education building will be turned into a courtroom, while the church will be torn down to create additional courthouse parking. Grimmer said... more »
  • St. Mary Parish deputies arrest suspect at courthouse

    September 30, 2009 8:51 AM

    St. Mary Parish deputies didn't have to go far to nab a suspect, as they arrested a Jeanerette man Tuesday while he conducted business at the parish courthouse. 44-year-old Joey Viltz was charged with making calls to 911 with no emergency. Deputies said while Viltz was in the courthouse... more »

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