Louisiana has two new presumptive cases of COVID-19, bringing the state’s total up to three. All cases so far have been found in the New Orleans area. The spread in cases has the Capitol on alert with the start of the session bringing lawmakers in from around the state yesterday. Monroe Senator Katrina Jackson says she’s keeping Purell on her at all times…
The cousin of an LGBTQ teen found shot dead in the woods outside of Angie has been arrested in connection with the murder. 17-year-old Ja’Quarius Taylor was found in January, and Washington Parish Chief Deputy Mike Haley isn’t sure why 20-year-old Jo’Andre Dawson did it…
Washington Parish criminal records do not show Dawson had any prior criminal history in the parish.
A woman is dead and her boyfriend has been arrested in Iberia Parish. Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Lt. Col. Wendell Raborn says deputies were dispatched to the scene in reference to a possible homicide just before 10 PM Saturday night.
Cut 9 (12) “…the victim deceased.″
The victim has been identified as 38-year-old Stephanie Worley of New Iberia.
A human trafficking bust in Bossier Parish Friday night leads to six arrests, and a number of drug seizures. Three of those arrested were also hit with drug charges. Authorities recovered marijuana, meth, ecstasy, a firearm, and a vehicle. Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Lt. Bill Davis says over the years the area has seen various arrests linked to prostitution, but the human trafficking factor takes the arrests to the next level.
Cut 4 (09)_ “…not a victimless crime.”