New York real estate heir Robert Durst pleads guilty to a weapons charge in a New Orleans federal courtroom. Legal analyst Chick Foret says today’s court action paves the way for Durst to return to California and face trial for murder there…
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The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested a Melville woman and her two sons in connection with the death of 15-year-old Treyvon Edwards. Capt. Clay Higgins says a 12-year-old is charged with Negligent Homicide and he and Edwards were likely playing with a gun and it went off accidentally killing Edwards..
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33-year-old Twanda Louray Washington is also charged with Obstruction of Justice and two counts of Contributing to the Delinquency of a Juvenile.

A report from the LSU Institute for Public Health and Justice suggests that Louisiana should increase the age for adult imprisonment.
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LSU Football Coach Les Miles and his staff brought in one of the best recruiting classes in the country. 24-7 sports and scout-dot-com rank it in the top five. Tiger Rag editor Cody Worshman says LSU is bringing in a bunch of blue chip prospects
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A new study by LSU finds 17-year-olds in Louisiana should be tried as juveniles, not adults, after they are arrested. Professor Stephen Phillippi (Philip-ee), with LSU’s Institute for Public Health and Justice, says several states have recently put 17-year-olds back in their juvenile system with good results…:
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The report discovered that 17-year-olds sent to adult prison are more likely to to commit additional crimes when they are released.

Clinton Police have reportedly arrested a middle school teacher after a parent complained she found explicit messages on their child’s phones. Louis Smith Jr, an 8th grade teacher at East Feliciana Middle, was charged with indecent behavior with a juvenile, computer aided solicitation of a minor and prohibited sexual conduct between an educator and student. Detectives say they’re currently investigating to see if other students are involved.

A Melville mother and her two sons have been arrested in connection with the death of a 15-year-old Treyvon Edwards. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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The FX series “The People vs OJ Simpson: American Crime Story” premiered last night and is getting rave reviews, and next season could be about the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The Hollywood Reporter says creator Ryan Murphy wants to follow six to eight people to examine all sides of what happened after the storm. Murphy told the entertainment outlet that Katrina was a crime against people and that’s what his show is all about.

New York real estate millionaire Robert Durst pleaded guilty in New Orleans today on a federal weapons charge, in exchange for over 7 years in prison. Durst will eventually be sent to California to face murder charges in the alleged killing of his friend Susan Berman. Legal analyst Chick Foret says Durst didn’t look so good in court today…:
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The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Melville woman and her two sons in connection with the shooting death of 15-year-old Treyvon Edwards. Capt. Clay Higgins says a 12-year-old has been charged with Negligent Homicide and it’s believed he and Edwards were playing with a gun and it went off accidentally killing Edwards…:”
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A new report by LSU Institute for Public Health and Justice report suggests that Louisiana should increase the age for adult imprisonment. Eric Gill reports…:
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An 8th grade teacher at East Feliciana Middle School is under arrest after cops say he is accused of engaging in inappropriate contact with one of his juvenile students.

A new report from LSU’s Institute for Public Health and Justice suggests that Louisiana should increase the age for adult imprisonment. The study recommends that 17-year-olds should be treated as juveniles instead of adults after they are arrested. Lead author, Professor Stephen Phillippi (Philip-ee)…:
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The report discovered that 17-year-olds sent to adult prison are more likely to to commit more crimes when they are released.

Governor John Bel Edwards announces they will continue to have “an elevated presence” of state troopers patroling New Orleans historic French Quarter. State Police Superintendent, Colonel Mike Edmonson, says a sales tax approved by French Quarter residents last October provides the funding to keep more troopers in the Big Easy…:
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Edmonson says they are also bringing in an additional 170 troopers for the big Mardi Gras festivities this weekend.

New York real estate heir Robert Durst pleads guilty to a weapons charge today in New Orleans federal court. Durst was arrested at a hotel on Canal Street in March 2015 when, during a search by the FBI fearing he was about to leave the country, a .38 caliber revolver was found which is illegal for a convicted felon to possess. Legal analyst Chick Foret says, under a plea bargain, Durst will be sentenced to 85 months in federal prison…:
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He says the judge will decide whether or not to accept the plea after receiving a pre-sentencing report.

Today is the last day for Louisianians to register to vote for the state’s upcoming presidential primary on March 5th. You can register online at geauxvote.com through the Secretary of State’s Office, or at any parish registrar of voters’ office. It’s a closed election which means voters must select a candidate in their party.

Today is the final day to register to vote or change your party affiliation for Louisiana’s March 5th presidential preference primary. Eric Gill reports…:
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The son of former US Senator Mary Landrieu was arrested and charged with cruelty to a juvenile after cops say his 2-year-old was brought to a Baton Rouge hospital with several injuries. According to a report by the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office, the child’s mother took the 2-year-old to the hospital, where the medical staff notified law enforcement of the possible child abuse case. 23-year-old Frank Conner Snelling was booked and released on $10,000 bond.

Two juveniles and their mother have been arrested in connection with the death of 14-year-old Treyvon Goudueu of Melville. The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s office says an autopsy determined Goudeau died of a gunshot wound to the head, and his body was found in woods Friday evening. A 12 year old is charged with Negligent Homicide. His 15-year-old brother is charged with Obstruction of Justice. Their mother is booked with Obstruction of Justice and 2 counts of Contributing to the Delinquency of a Juvenile.

The Tabasco plant on Avery Island cut the ribbon this week on a brand new Visitors Center. Tabasco is produced by the McIlhenny (Mackle-Henny) Company of Louisiana, and President and CEO Tony Simmons says the new tour features an interactive experience including a greenroom and a stop in the barrel mash warehouse where they store about 60,000 woodel barrells of pepper mash. He says they get in excess of about 100,000 people a year visiting Avery Island, and those of us who haven’t been since we were kids are in for a real treat with the new facilities…:
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A mother and her two sons have been arrested in connection with the death of a 14-year-old Port Barre student. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Minden Police has arrested a woman after she allegedly dragged a police officer with her car. They say officers responded to a call that 54-year-old Vicky Brackens was attempting to steal two televisions. When an officer tried to un-buckle Brackens’ seat belt, she took off dragging the officer over 50 feet. The officer did suffer several injuries but is okay. Brackens is charged with attempted first degree murder.

Governor John Bel Edwards announces there will continue to be “an elevated presence” of state troopers patrolling New Orleans historic French Quarter. State Police Superintendent, Colonel Mike Edmonson, says additional troopers in the tourist areas of the French Quarter have helped to lower criminal activity…

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Edmonson says they are also bringing in an additional 170 troopers for Mardi Gras festivities this weekend.

The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office has charged 18-year-old Andrew Jacob Wallace with second degree murder in the stabbing death of Dylan Kyle Poche. It’s believed a feud began between the two last week and continued on social media until the two met at the Sibley Lake boat launch. Captain Tony Moran says the investigation is ongoing…

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NPSO has arrested two more people in connection with the fatal stabbing.

Today is the last day to register to vote or change your party affiliation for Louisiana’s March 5th presidential preference primary. Secretary of State Tom Schedler says casting your vote is the best way to express your opinion on how government should be run…

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You can register or change your party affiliation at your local registrar of voters office until 4:30 today or do it online at geauxvote-dot-com until midnight tonight.

The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office says 18-year-old Andrew Jacob Wallace is charged with second degree murder in the stabbing death of Dylan Kyle Poche. Captain Tony Moran says says Wallace was arrested shortly after the stabbing because he fled the scene in a vehicle and was followed by relatives of Poche….

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NPSO has also arrested 18-year-old William Holman and 18-year-old Kristine Woodall in connection with Poche’s death.

State Police has arrested a former police officer after they found he was paid for working for two police departments at the same time. Their investigation discovered, that on several occasions, 47-year-old Joseph Johnson was on-duty simultaneously for both the Bunkie and Cottonport Police Departments. Johnson was subsequently paid by both departments for those hours. Johnson is charged with malfeasance in office and 30 counts of public payroll fraud.

The Tabasco plant on Avery Island cut the ribbon this week on a brand new Visitors Center. Michelle Southern speaks with McIlhenny CEO Tony Simmons…

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The historic French Quarter in New Orleans will continue to see “an elevated presence” of state troopers according to Governor John Bel Edwards. State Police Superintendent, Colonel Mike Edmonson, says they are also bringing in an additional 170 troopers for the big Mardi Gras festivities this weekend, but that won’t hurt their presence in other areas of the state…

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A sales tax approved by French Quarter residents last October provides the funding to keep more troopers in New Orleans.

The ribbon was cut this week on a brand new Visitors Center at the Tabasco plant on Avery Island. McIlhenny Company of Louisiana President and CEO Tony Simmons says you can now take a tour of the facility that shows their barrel mash warehouse…

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The Visitors Center includes the new “Tabasco Family of Flavors Restaurant 1868″ which is open daily for lunch.

The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office says they have found the murder weapon in the investigation into the stabbing death of Dylan Kyle Poche. The 18-year-old was killed Saturday at the Sibley Lake boat launch. Captain Tony Moran says they’ve arrested 18-year-old Andrew Jacob Wallace and after several days of searching detectives found a critical piece of evidence.

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Moran says Wallace is being held without bond.

If you want to vote in Louisiana’s March 5th presidential preference primary, today is the last day to register or change your party affiliation. Secretary of State Tom Schedler says Independent voters will not be able to take part in the presidential primary, but in some areas of the state there will be other items on the ballot…

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