Louisiana State Police Seeks New Troopers, Applications Open for 109th Cadet Class Ahead of January 2026 Deadline
Louisiana State Police invite applicants for their 109th Cadet Class. The 24-week training includes tactical driving and implicit bias recognition. Applications are open until January 6, 2026.
Honduran National Sentenced to 18 Months for Illegal Re-entry into U.S. Following Deportation
Honduran man, Melvin Jose Tejada Morillo, receives an 18-month prison sentence for illegal re-entry into the U.S. after deportation and a prior felony. The case is linked to 'Operation Take Back America'.
Gretna Police Escalate Manhunt for "Armed and Dangerous" Suspect in Weekend Apartment Complex Shooting
Gretna Police search for Mark Haynes, suspect in a fatal shooting at Creekside Apartment Complex, after finding Michael K. Smith dead from gunshot wounds. Haynes, a convicted felon on parole, is considered armed and dangerous.
Lafitte Fisherman Charged With Crabbing Violations and Falsifying Records in Jefferson Parish
Chadwick Martin faces citations for crabbing without a license and falsifying records in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, admitting to the unlawful activities. He may incur fines and jail time, plus restitution for illegally taken crabs.












