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As police investigate life threats, Woods praises one of two perpetrators

October 14, 2021October 14, 2021 Free PressBreaking News

 As the police and media dig into a report of public intimidation by two Monroe men, councilwoman Juanita Woods wants it all to go away.   The controversy began last week when Monroe police began investigating a complaint filed by Charles…

Charles Theus, Juanita Woods, Marty Campbell, Monroe Police, SEDD, Trey Brown

Major Tellis appointed Assistant Chief of Monroe Police

March 29, 2021April 1, 2021 Free PressBreaking News

Major Mary Ann Tellis has been named assistant chief of police for the City of Monroe. The appointment was announced Thursday by Chief of Police Victor Zordan. It marks the second time that a woman has held the top ranks…

Major Mary Ann Tellis, Monroe Police

Warrants issued in beating of homeless man by Monroe Police

July 20, 2020July 20, 2020 Free PressBreaking News

An investigation is underway into the alleged police beating of a Monroe homeless man by Monroe policeman as seven others watched. The abuse involved at least eight police officers and was reportedly kept hidden from the public for the last…

Monroe Police, Timothy Williams

Henderson family wants FBI to re-open 2004 murder by Monroe Police

June 25, 2020June 25, 2020 Free PressBreaking News

The family of William Henderson wants the U.S. Justice Department to re-open what they describe as the murder of their father by the Monroe Police Department in 2004. They say the city has never apologized and the officers who killed…

Monroe Police, William Henderson

Chief promises lie detector tests for cops in juvenile photo probe

September 6, 2018 Free PressBreaking News

Police Chief Eugene Ellis announced Wednesday that he is conducting a criminal investigation to find out who leaked information about departments posting of autistic youths photo on bulletin boards for amusement. Monroe Police Chief Eugene Ellis reportedly announced Wednesday that…

Eugene Ellis, Monroe Police

Delta forum focuses on what to do if stopped by police

October 24, 2017October 26, 2017 Free PressFraternity/Sorority

What do you if you are stopped by the police? That was the question that was raised during a forum Monday night at the Benoit Recreation Center. It was a question that received many answers.   The forum, sponsored by…

Delta Sigma Theta, Monroe Police

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Reflections on 2016 Flooding in Monroe

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Birthdays
Shirley Campbell, Kevin Patrick, Matthew Williams IV, Shanika Charal Clark, Darrel Wilhite, Jada Nicole Williams, In Loving Memory of Ernestine Ross, Terry L. Holland (6)
Celebrating Birthdays Today: --Shirley Campbell, Kevin Patrick, Matthew Williams, IV, Shanika Charal Clark, Darrel Wilhite, Jada Nicole Williams, In Loving Memory of Ernestine Ross, Terry L. Holland. (4)
Local History
--- This week in 1987 John Savannah was remembered as great butcher and friendly person. Read More. (35)
This week in 2004 Patron Washington, a local church musician was killed in Texas while trying to break up a fight. (18)
This week in 2014 the community mourned the death of Irma Hall DeTiege, publisher of the Monroe Dispatch Newspaper. (8)

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  • Is domestic abuse less violent than other violence, or is it “man thing?”
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