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…
Category: Crime
Big “E” arrested for July Drive by after posting bragging video
After nearly two months of investigative work, authorities have arrested the prime suspect in a July drive-by shooting that occurred in the Town & Country Subdivision on Old Sterlington Road. The suspect, identified as Erin “Big E” Deburr, was positively…
Mayo blasts Ellis record on crime; both show declines
Former Mayor Jamie Mayo has placed crime reduction at the forefront of his bid for re-election, taking aim at the Ellis Administration for what he perceives as a lack of attention to the city’s crime problem. Speaking at the New…
Man Arrested for Fourth DWI Offense and Other Charges in West Monroe
Ouachita Parish Deputies apprehended Elijah Blanson, Jr. on the evening of August 22, 2023, on charges including Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), a fourth offense, according to official reports. Blanson, a resident of 1934 Old Natchitoches Road in West Monroe, now…
Mother and father charged in death of six-week old daughter
A mother and father have been charged with negligent homicide in the death of a six week old baby. Deputies from the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office were called to a house on Worley Street on May 10, 2023, due to…
DA’s Update: Two criminal cases began this week
Editor’s note: District Attorney Steve Tew has supplied the following update on violent crime cases being prosecuted by his office. State of Louisiana v. Jarvis Taylor The District Attorney’s Office filed a Motion to hold Jarvis Taylor without bond pending…
Man charged with two counts of raping live-in partner
A Monroe man has been arrested on two counts of rape and domestic abuse of his live-in partner. Monday, Monroe Police conducted a welfare check on an alleged female victim at 4105 Gaston Street. Based on accusations of the victim…