Judge Marcus Hunter, a candidate for the Louisiana Supreme Court District 2 seat, finds himself in a state of uncertainty as a legal challenge to his candidacy makes its way through the court system. The dispute began last week when…
Category: Crime
Woman charged with stabbing victim, dumping knife in river
Jackie Dean, a 34-year-old woman residing at 804 Standifer Avenue in Monroe, Louisiana, was arrested on July 24, 2023, and charged with aggravated second-degree battery and obstruction of justice. According to the probable cause statement, Monroe Police Department officers responded…
Man indicted on Federal firearm charges
A federal grand jury has indicted Tristan Barber, a 20-year-old Monroe resident, on multiple firearm charges related to a shooting incident on March 29, 2024. United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced the indictment on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Barber…
Foster Heights murder suspect charged
A domestic dispute turned deadly in the early hours of Saturday, July 20, 2024, leading to a homicide investigation by the Monroe Police Department. At approximately 2:20 AM, officers responded to a call on Barrington Drive, where they encountered Kialynshia…
Vidrine arrested on felony charges, where’s the mugshot?
The recent arrest of former Monroe City Superintendent Brent Vidrine has sparked controversy and raised questions about equal treatment under the law, or least public exposure when accused of breaking the law. Vidrine was booked on one count of felony…
New law could jail panhandlers, youth groups on street corners
In every city or town in the state, there are homeless people standing at intersections, asking for donations or food. Asking for help could land panhandlers in jail and instead of receiving a dollar on a street corner, they could…
Record a cop? Stay 25 feet away or go to jail!
If you are recording a police action, be sure to stay 25 feet away, or a new law just signed this week could send you to jail. Louisiana has introduced strict penalties for individuals who violate the new law that…