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Point of Law
Louisiana Deputy Cleared in Fatal OIS at No-Knock Drug Raid
Prosecutors will not bring charges against a West Baton Rouge, LA, deputy who fatally shot a Port Allen man during a drug raid at a motel last summer.
March 24, 2020
Deputy Vance Matranga Jr. has been cleared in a fatal shooting at a motel.
Patrol
Louisiana Officer Pulls Over Car with 1997 License Plate
The motorist tooling around in the car with the 1997 plate told the officer, "Sorry, officer. I’ve been busy lately and totally forgot to renew my vehicle registration."
March 10, 2020
Slidell, LA, police stopped a car with a 22-year-old plate. (Photo: Slidell PD/Facebook)
Patrol
Teen Arrested for Allegedly Opening Fire on Louisiana Officers
A teenager has been placed under arrest for suspicion of opening fire on officers with the Baker (LA) Police Department late last week.
February 27, 2020
Patrol
Marine Pilot Who Helped Stop 1973 Active Shooter Incident Dies at 84
A decorated Marine pilot who was at the controls of a helicopter that enabled Louisiana police to stop the gunfire of an active shooter on the roof of a New Orleans hotel in 1973 has died at the age of 84-years-old.
February 20, 2020
Patrol
Louisiana Officer Fatally Shoots Suspect During Struggle
An officer with the Bossier City (LA) Police Department fatally shot a suspect during a physical struggle on Thursday afternoon.
February 14, 2020
Patrol
Louisiana Deputy Killed in Patrol Vehicle Crash
Deputy Richardson-Below had been with the DPSO since January of 2019. She was previously an agent with Louisiana Probation and Parole.
February 12, 2020
Deputy Donna Richardson-Below of the DeSoto Parish (LA) Sheriff's Office was killed Tuesday in an on-duty crash. (Photo: DeSoto Parish SO/Facebook)
Investigations
Retired Louisiana Officer Accused of Stealing $6,500 from Department
An officer who retired from the Houma (LA) Police Department in late 2019 is now facing multiple charges in connection with an investigation into the disappearance of $6,500 of department funds.
February 6, 2020
Command
Louisiana Department Changes Policy, Allowing "Neatly Trimmed" Facial Hair
Officers with the Slidell (LA) Police Department will now be allowed to sport a beard in uniform.
January 9, 2020
Due to a recent policy change officers with the Slidell (LA) Police Department will now be allowed to port a beard in uniform.
Patrol
Louisiana Officer Shot at Traffic Stop Expected to be Okay
An officer with the Grand Coteau (LA) Police Department was treated for minor injuries after coming under gunfire during a traffic stop on Wednesday night.
January 2, 2020
Special Units
Mounted Police Make Appearance at PetSmart Retail Store
Customers at a pet supply store in a suburb of New Orleans were treated to an unusual sight over the weekend as a horse and his human handler with the Slidell Police Department strolled the aisles saying hello.
December 12, 2019
Customers at a pet supply store in a suburb of New Orleans were treated to an unusual sight over the weekend as a horse and his human handler with the Slidell Police Department strolled the aisles and saying hello.
Patrol
Suspects Smash Patrol Vehicle Window and Steal Patrol Rifle
Two people reportedly smashed the window of a Louisiana State Police patrol vehicle and stole a patrol rifle from within the squad car.
December 5, 2019
Two people can be seen on video stealing a firearm from a New Orleans PD vehicle.
Patrol
Several Louisiana Cadets Injured in Alleged Hazing Incident
As many as 12 cadets attending the Louisiana State Police Academy were reportedly injured—including cuts, bruises, a broken nose, and a fractured arm—as part of a punishment at the training academy earlier in October.
October 16, 2019
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