Adults recruiting juveniles to commit car jackings would be illegal under legislation approved unanimously by the Louisiana House. The bill’s author, New Orleans Representative Jason Hughes says he wants to hold adults accountable for a crime that’s creating fear in the city he loves…
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The proposed law says violators would face sentencing between five and 20 years. The measure heads to the Senate for more discussion.
A bill that would prohibit smoking weed while driving or riding in a car has advanced out of the Louisiana House. The measure is by Metairie Republican Representative Laurie Schlegel…:
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The proposal passed the House 66-31 and now heads to the Senate.
Lake Charles Police announce the arrest of 11 individuals for their role in the death of a six-year-old girl who was fatally shot as she watched TV in her home on March 20th. Police Chief Shawn Caldwell hopes these arrests give the family of Draya Guillory a sense of closure.
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Caldwell says bonds on some of those 11 arrested are as high as 2.5 million and they expect to make more arrests.
A House committee approves a bill that would remove the party affiliation of a judge on a voting ballot. The vote was 9-3 with a few GOP lawmakers opposing like Haughton Representative Dodie Horton…:
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Despite the opposition, the measure heads to the House floor for more discussion