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NewsFebruary 28, 2024

Escaped Louisiana Prisoner Captured in New Orleans

Leon Ruffin, 51, who had been in custody on a second-degree murder charge, was found at a hotel in New Orleans East, with the help of New Orleans Police and the U.S. Marshals Service.

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NewsFebruary 27, 2024

Escaped Prisoner Who Attacked Louisiana Deputy Still at Large

The Sheriff’s Office quickly disabled the radio inside the deputy’s vehicle to prevent the escapee from using it to evade authorities. The patrol unit was recovered in Algiers within about 3 hours.

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NewsFebruary 26, 2024

Murder Suspect Escapes by Pepper Spraying Deputy, Stealing Transport Vehicle

The Jefferson Parish (Louisiana) Sheriff’s Office is searching for murder suspect Leon Ruffin, Sheriff Joseph Lopinto said at a news conference Sunday night.

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NewsDecember 4, 2023

New Orleans Saints Helping Police Department Recruit, Honoring Officers

In a press release, the team said the department would be present at two locations on the outdoor plaza level for three home games from December 3 through December 17.

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NewsSeptember 25, 2023

Former Louisiana Deputy Dies 16 Years After Being Paralyzed in Freak Accident

The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office announced the death of Mary Mayo on Friday, attributing her death to long-standing medical complications caused by the accident.

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NewsSeptember 12, 2023

Former Oakland Chief Tapped to Lead New Orleans PD

Anne Kirkpatrick has been hailed as a reformer by her supporters. If she is approved by the City Council, she would head an understaffed police department that has been operating under a broad reform agreement with the U.S. Justice Department that was app

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NewsAugust 7, 2023

2 Louisiana Officers Wounded, Child Killed in Shooting

The call reportedly came from a residence. When officers made contact with the people they believe were involved, they came under fire.

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NewsAugust 1, 2023

Louisiana Deputy Marshal Shot and Killed Serving Warrant

The deputy marshal was assisting the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office in serving a warrant at a residence when the shooting occurred.

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NewsJuly 12, 2023

Baton Rouge Chief Announces Resignation

Murphy Paul will remain in his role as Chief of Police until Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome appoints a new chief by November 2023.

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NewsJune 27, 2023

Federal Court Rules Officer Injured in Protest can Sue Activist

The July 2016 protest took place outside the Baton Rouge Police Department in the aftermath of the killing of Alton Sterling. The plaintiff officer was injured during the demonstration when he was struck by a rock or a similar object.

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