How is possible for a suspect charged with attempted murder to get bail low enough for him to get out and get arrested again four days later for trying to murder a police officer? The details of the arrest,…
Category: Crime
Two charged with five counts of attempted murder in shooting of 14-year-old
Two suspects were jailed this week, both accused of five counts of attempted murder. According to Monroe Police, Terrikiris Smith known as “Cooter-Roo,” and Tynedria Meneweather were charged with the attempted murders in connection with a June 30, 2021…
No lights on bike, leads to cocaine possession arrest
Tuesday, June 8th, Keron Browhow, of 610 Harris Street, found himself in jail this week after he was stopped by Sheriff’s deputies because he operated a bicycle on Burg Jones Lane with no lights. After being stopped, deputies search…
As crime escalates, Civil Service Board asked to investigate “John Wayne” Chief
Will “John Wayne” have to answer for brash claims and false statements he has made to the public? A complaint filed with the Monroe Police and Fire Civil Service Board wants to know what’s true and what is not true.…
Parkview murder suspects arrested, violence continues
The city’s murder of the week scenario continues as police have arrested two juveniles connected with the shooting death of one person and injury to another on May 1st. The Monroe Police Department responded to a “shots fired” call in…
Lawyers want MPD Chief investigated after in-custody death
Is the city’s tight-lipped response to the death of a man who died in police custody this month an attempt to cover up possible illegal actions of the department? That’s the question that lawyers for the family of David Harris…
Man booked on sex with juvenile charge
Monroe police have booked a 38-year old man on charges that he had sex with a juvenile. According to the Monroe Police Department, on April 27, 2021, they responded to LSU Oschner Hospital in Monroe regarding the incident. Detectives say…