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…
Category: Crime
Stepfather charged for Autistic child’s abuse
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…
Pre-Election drug busts nabs cocaine traffickers in downtown clubs
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…
FBI crime report shows increase in violent crimes, murders since 2019
The release of the FBI Uniformed Crime Report for 2022 provides a comprehensive view of the crime trends in Monroe, Ouachita Parish, and West Monroe that shows a general reduction in crime, especially homicide areas outside of the City of…
Police looking for murder suspect in shooting this week
In a developing story, the Monroe Police Department has identified 21-year-old Isai Atkins as the primary suspect in a recent shooting that occurred on Heritage Circle in Monroe. The incident, which resulted in one fatality, has shaken the local community…
Crime unit investigates man’s death, shot by cop
An officer-involved shooting that occurred November 7 at 5:34 PM in Monroe, Louisiana, is currently under investigation by the Northeast Louisiana Sheriff’s Investigative Unit (NLSIU). The incident, resulting in the death of a local resident during a wellness check, has…
Teen suspects arrested in Carroll block party mass shooting
The aftermath of the tragic mass shooting on Renwick Street, which followed the Carroll High School Homecoming game, has resulted in the arrest of two teenagers believed to be involved. In a harrowing event that occurred during the block party…