On March 4, 2024, Monroe Police Department arrested Kevontay Haynes, a suspect in last month’s murder of a Southside woman. Haynes was charged with first-degree murder, second-degree kidnapping, and illegal firearm possession. Haynes, a convicted felon, was implicated in a…
After a week-long trial at the Ouachita Parish Courthouse, the jury has reached a unanimous verdict in the case of State of Louisiana v. Charles Ray Lampley. On Friday afternoon, Lampley was found guilty of second-degree murder and possession of…
A stepfather has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of child abuse against his autistic 5-year-old stepson. The Monroe Police Department was called to assist in the investigation on February 24, 2024, after receiving a report of the alleged…
In a pre-election crackdown, Monroe Police Department’s Narcotic Agents have arrested two local drug dealers, Marcus Ford and Hayden Pardue, for the sale and distribution of cocaine. The arrests come as part of a strategic move by authorities ahead of…
Former Interim Reggie Brown has submitted an official complaint to the Louisiana Judiciary Commission against Judge Daniel Joseph Ellender, focusing on allegations of judicial misconduct during his tenure as District Judge in the Fourth Judicial District Court, Division K, covering…
Friends and family gathered Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church to bid farewell to a beloved figure, Patricia Johnson-Bradley, who passed away on February 24 at the age of 77. Born on November 13, 1946, to…
A pre-filed bill (HB 322) set for consideration during the spring session of the Louisiana Legislature aims to empower teachers with greater authority to manage disruptive students. Sponsored by Republican Representative Joseph Stagni, the legislation seeks to bolster teachers’ disciplinary…
