PORTLAND, Ore. - Police in Oregon say a woman told officers that her boyfriend choked her with his dreadlocks. Portland police Sgt. Pete Simpson says the unidentified woman was taken to a hospital Monday for treatment of numerous non-life-threatening injuries. The police spokesman says 32-year-old Caleb Grotberg was arrested for... more »
NEW ORLEANS - New Orleans trombonist Glen David Andrews has pleaded guilty to domestic violence by strangulation and aggravated assault. The Times-Picayune reports the 32-year-old Andrews entered the plea Thursday to charges stemming from physical confrontations in April and May involving a 33-year-old woman the musician dated on and off.... more »
The government and the window covering industry recalled more than 50 million Roman-style shades and roll-up blinds because of the risk children may be strangled by the cords. The Consumer Product Safety Commission said five deaths and 16 near-strangulations from Roman shades have been reported since 2006, while three deaths... more »
GONZALES- Most power has been restored to people after an evening of trouble in the area.
More than 20,000 Entergy customers lost their utilities... more »
DENHAM SPRINGS- Lawmakers backed a plan that could fuel the development of a planned shopping center in Livingston Parish.
The Louisiana Senate approved using... more »
BATON ROUGE- Tuesday, expect to see area police officers checking for seat belts.
The annual Click It or Ticket campaign begins. People not wearing... more »
GONZALES- More experts suggest a state law needs to be changed, so drivers have a clearer understanding of the proper way young children should be... more »
GONZALES - Ascension Parish Sheriff deputies are investigating a decaying animal that was bound at its mouth, feet and neck and left to die.
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