In Shreveport an arrest warrant has been issued for police officer Alexander Tyler who was involved in the shooting death of 43-year-old Alonzo Bagley. Officer Tyler is white and is to be held without bond for negligent homicide after Bagley, a Black man was killed on February 3rd, Bagley was unarmed.
At least three lawmakers will file bills for the upcoming session to head off kids accessing adult content at public libraries; an issue the governor feels is a “solution in search of a problem.”
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The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help in locating 32-year-old Trey Rentrop of Raceland. LPSO Captain Brennan Matherne says after an iPad was discovered in the home of a woman with two children recording them.
Rentrop has also failed to register as a sex offender and faces numerous charges. If you have any information, you’re asked to call Crimestoppers.
State Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson has told Governor John Bel Edwards that he will retire from state service effective March 4th, fueling speculation the Democrat will enter the governor’s race. Edwards says Wilson has been the most effective DOTD secretary in state history and would make a great governor, if he chooses to run…
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Edwards made those comments on his monthly Ask the Governor Show.