Two current and two former Troopers have been arrested on various charges as part of a six month investigation into payroll fraud. The four men allegedly claimed bogus hours and wrote fraudulent tickets as part of a highway safety program funded by district attorneys. State Police Colonel Kevin Reeves says it’s a disappointing day…
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State Police launched an internal investigation after a New Orleans T-V station aired surveillance video that showed two Troopers filed for overtime pay for hours they didn’t work,.

Former Baton Rouge police officer Blane Salamoni, who was involved in the fatal shooting of Alton Sterling, is now facing a battery charge from a separate arrest that took place one month before the shooting. John Mclindon is Salamoni’s attorney and was asked about possible jail time for his client.
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The Baton Rouge Police Department says body camera video shows Salamoni slapped a handcuffed man in the head in June of 2016.

A Hospital in Lafayette has sent out lay off warnings to 770 employees ahead of potential budget cuts that would close the facility. Michael Farrar has the story.
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In order to avoid deep cuts to health care, it will likely take a special session to replace revenue from expiring sales taxes, which is why there’s such a huge shortfall. House GOP Caucus Chairman Lance Harris says the legislature will likely not increase income taxes….
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