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• Prosecutor handling Ronald Greene case meeting with FBI this week

  June 13, 2022 3:16 PM

  MONROE - A district attorney handling the state-level prosecution of troopers involved in Ronald Greene's deadly arrest is meeting with federal investigators to get additional material tied to the case. Union Parish District Attorney John Belton, who plans to run for Louisiana attorney general, said he's meeting with members... more »

• Top-ranking troopers say State Police tried to cover up Ronald Greene's deadly arrest

  April 28, 2022 8:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Two of the highest ranking troopers at Louisiana State Police said they were appalled by Ronald Greene's death in police custody and that they believe there were attempts to cover it up within their ranks. On Thursday, a bi-partisan committee of state lawmakers held a fourth... more »

• Two drivers killed after vehicle careened through barriers in St. James Parish crash

  October 14, 2021 10:05 AM

  GRAMERCY - Two men were killed when a vehicle went through guardrails in a Wednesday night wreck on I-10 in St. James Parish, according to Louisiana State Police. Troopers identified the two deceased drivers as 45-year-old David Curtis of New Orleans and 55-year-old Herbert Fernandez of Springfield. An... more »

• 2 killed after vehicle careened through I-10 barriers in St. James Parish crash

  October 13, 2021 8:50 PM

  GRAMERCY - Two men were killed when a vehicle went through barriers in a Wednesday night wreck on I-10 in St. James Parish, according to Louisiana State Police. Troopers identified the two deceased drivers as 45-year-old David Curtis of New Orleans and 55-year-old Herbert Fernandez of Springfield. An... more »

• One dead, one injured in crossfire between Lafayette police officer and possible crime suspects

  August 8, 2021 1:43 PM

  LAFAYETTE - One person was killed and another was injured in the crossfire between a Lafayette police officer and possible suspects in a different crime. The Lafayette Police Department responded to a shooting Sunday morning in the parking lot of The District at 4607 Johnston Street. Louisiana State... more »

• 46 new troopers graduate from 95th cadet class

  April 5, 2017 2:55 PM

  BATON ROUGE – State Police say 46 new troopers graduated from the 95 th Cadet Class Wednesday. According to Louisiana State Police, the graduation ceremonies were held at the BREC Independence Park Theater and Cultural Center in Baton Rouge. The graduates began their journey to graduation on Nov.... more »

• Teens arrested for stealing trooper's rifle in crime spree

  February 2, 2017 4:59 PM

  MADISONVILLE - Two Ponchatoula teens were arrested, and another arrest is expected, for stealing Louisiana State Police equipment in a string of vehicle burglaries in the Madisonville area. According to St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office, the teens broke into several vehicles near the Autumn Creek Subdivision off Highway 22... more »

• Motorcyclist dies after crash on entrance ramp Hwy. 90

  August 30, 2016 5:05 PM

  RACELAND – State Troopers began responded to a single-car crash involving a motorcycle on the entrance ramp to Highway 90 that took the life of a 72-year-old man. The initial investigation revealed that 72-year-old Vernon Fletcher of Gray, LA, was traveling on a 2007 Harley Davidson motorcycle. He entered a... more »

• Troopers seize more than 450 lbs. of pot in traffic stop

  April 19, 2016 12:24 AM

  PORT ALLEN - Louisiana State Police arrested a Shreveport man and made a massive drug bust on I-10 in West Baton Rouge Parish Saturday morning. Carl Fuller gave troopers permission to search his vehicle after they stopped him on I-10 East near LA-415 in Port Allen. Investigators say they... more »

• State Police seize over $1 million in drugs after 2 overnight traffic stops in St. Tammany

  April 5, 2016 12:53 PM

  ST. TAMMANY- Louisiana State Police seized over $1 million in narcotics after two traffic stops in St. Tammany Parish. The first stop occurred when State Troopers from Troop L stopped a Mercedes Benz on I-12 around 10 p.m. Monday night. The car was stopped going eastbound west of the Madisonville... more »

• State Police deliver toys and tech to hospitals

  December 21, 2015 5:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Members of the LSP Trooper's Association delivered several Christmas gifts to people at two hospitals in Baton Rouge Monday. The troopers dropped of presents at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center and the St. Jude's Clinic. Children and their families got to visit... more »

• Man arrested after leading police into Ponchatoula during high speed chase

  November 3, 2015 12:36 PM

  PONCHATOULA - State Police say they have taken a man into custody after he led troopers on a high speed chase near Ponchatoula early Tuesday. State Trooper Dustin Dwight told WWL-TV that 42-year-old Keith Wood's vehicle was disabled near the intersection of 3rd and East Pecan streets, which is... more »

• Cadets have first day of training in Baton Rouge

  August 30, 2015 6:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE, La. - Dozens of cadets reported to their first official day of training at the Louisiana State Police Training Academy. "We want to make sure that the right people are here," Sgt. Nick Manale told News Two. "We want to make sure that these men and women are... more »