Former State Police Sergeant Albert Paxton tells state lawmakers he believes L-S-P officials tried to cover up important details surrounding the 2019 State Police custody death of Ronald Greene. Greene died after body camera shows he was beaten and tased by troopers. Paxton points to the bodycam footage of Lt. John Clary which didn’t emerge until nearly two years after the incident

Cut 13 (05) “…apologizing.”

Paxton testified before a House committee that’s trying to determine if there was a coverup involving the death of Greene. The former L-S-P sergeant says an official in the local district attorney’s office told him that Lt. Colonel Doug Cain got mad when he heard about possible charges against Clary for his role in Greene’s death

Cut 14 (12)  “…John Clary”

Legislation to increase penalties for the theft of catalytic converters and the use of a firearm in a carjacking advance from committee. River Ridge Senator Kirk Talbot, who authored both bills referred to a case in East Baton Rouge where catalytic converters were stolen from 15 school busses.

Cut 10 (08) “…huge problem.”

Businesses that purchase converters, like scrapyards would have to keep a record of who sold them the converters in an effort to discourage the illegal sale of the converters.

And to deter the crime of carjackings Talbot’s Senate Bill 161 will increase penalties when a firearm is involved in the car theft.

Cut  11 (12)  “…of sentence.”  

The two bills did receive opposition in committee, Attorney Sarah Whittington with the Justice and Accountability Center of Louisiana says the laws are repetitive burdensome to the Department of Corrections.

At the Capitol today, a special House committee looking into the roadside death of Ronald Greene, while being arrested by State Police in 2019, seeks answers why high-ranking troopers had their cellphones wiped clean in the months after the incident. LSP originally said Greene died in a car crash, until body cam footage showed that wasn’t so. Committee member and Baton Rouge Representative Denise Marcelle tells LSP Lt. Colonel Doug Cain it’s not right that he won’t tell them anything…:

CUT 14  (14)        “…as exhibit A.”

LSP says they are investigating the phone wipe internally, and so they cannot discuss it in a public forum.

A massive traffic crash on Interstate 10 over the Atchafalaya basin overnight shut the highway down for about six hours. So long, in fact, that when the crash was cleared, lawmen had to go car-to-car waking up drivers who’d fallen asleep to tell them to move on.

Disgraced nursing home owner Bob Dean reportedly shot his own thumb off during an incident in Georgia while transferring a number of guns from one vehicle to another at a local car dealership. New Orleans Attorney Madro Bandaris, who’s representing a nursing home patient in one of many lawsuits against Dean, says he feels the man is toxic…:

CUT 06(11)      “…thumb off.”

Bandaris’ client lost both of her legs after complications of the mass evacuation of more than 800 residents to a warehouse in Tangipahoa Parish in 2021 during Hurricane Ida. Dean’s lawyers say he suffers from dementia.

It was a great season, but the LSU Lady Tigers have ended their year after being defeated by Ohio State Monday night. Coach Kim Mulkey credits the team for a great turnaround season, especially her senior players…:

CUT 05(12)      “…to them. Forever.”

A tornado reportedly touched down in Madison Parish earlier today. The National Weather Service says the twister hit a rural area. Trees are reported down across Hwy 80. Damage reports include a roof blown off of a home, and some power lines are down in Tensas Parish on Hwy 4.

The House committee looking into a possible cover-up involving State Police’s investigation into the fatal arrest of Ronald Greene try to find out why some high-ranking troopers had their phones wiped clean. Jeff Palermo has more…:

CUT 02(35)      “…Jeff Palermo.”

Four New Orleans teens are under arrest; accused of the horrific carjacking that claimed the life of a 73-year old woman Monday. The victim, Linda Frickey was caught on the car as it was stolen and dragged some distance. Her arm was torn off. NOPD Chief Shaun Ferguson says a 17-year-old male, a 16-year old girl, and two 15-year old girls could be charged as adults…:

CUT 09(12)      “…hold individuals accountable.”

Ferguson says two of the teen’s parents turned in their own children after seeing surveillance video of their kids on TV. All four face second-degree murder charges, which carries a life sentence if convicted.

Lake Charles Police arrest a man for firing a gun into a vehicle with five people inside; three of them kids. LCPD says 20-year-old Deshawn Landry had an argument with a female in that car, and started shooting. Surprisingly, no one was hit. Landry is charged with aggravated assault; his bond set at $200-thousand.

The line of thunderstorms moving across Louisiana has begun to move off to the east in central and northeastern portions of them state. In the Baton Rouge area and points south and southeast, the storm line is just arriving. Be prepared for severe thunderstorms, hail, possible flash flooding and possible tornados. The system should be mostly out of Louisiana by dinner time.

The special House committee looking into the 2019 fatal arrest of motorist Ronald Greene tried to figure out today why three high-ranking State Police officers wiped their phones of information in 2020. Houma Representative Tanner Magee tells Lt. Colonel Doug Cain (one of the three whose phones were wiped) that State Police say they want to be transparent, but this action says just the opposite…:

CUT 13(12)      “…and the directives.”

Lawmakers want to know why LSP originally told the public Greene died in car crash, when that was not the case.

New Orleans cops arrest four teens for a carjacking Monday that took the life of an elderly woman. 73-year-old Linda Frickey was dragged by her own vehicle as the thieves sped away. She died when her arm was torn off. NOPD Chief Shaun Ferguson says parents of two of the teens cooperated in the investigation…:

CUT 11(11)      “…address.”

The four are all between 15 and 17.

Disgraced nursing home owner Bob Dean reportedly shot his own thumb off during an incident in Georgia, while transferring a number of guns from one vehicle to another at a local car dealership. New Orleans Attorney Madro Bandaris who’s representing a nursing home patient in one of many lawsuits says if that had happened in Louisiana, those guns would have been confiscated…:

CUT 08(11)      “…he and his wife.”

Four teenagers involved in the horrific New Orleans carjacking that claimed the life of a 73-year old Linda Frickey Monday have been arrested. NOPD Superintendent Shaun Ferguson says two of the teen’s parents turned in their own children.

Cut 10 (09)  “…son in.”

The four are facing second-degree murder charges.

The special House committee looking into the 2019 fatal arrest of motorist Ronald Greene tried to figure out today why three high-ranking State Police officers wiped their phones of information in 2020. State Police staffer Triet Le sanitized the phones of Kevin Reeves, Doug Cain, and Mike Noel and told state Representative Denise Marcelle says he did it because that’s what he was asked to do…

Cut 12 (11) “…for that.” 

LSU’s storybook season came to a sudden end Monday night, but Kim Mulkey and the Tigers have laid a foundation for the future.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m David Grubb.”

The federal government has just announced that Louisiana will receive nearly $1.3 billion in hurricane funding. HUD is allocating the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery funds for the 2020 and 2021 hurricanes.

All four minors involved in the horrific carjacking that claimed the life of a 73-year woman in New Orleans Monday have been arrested. The victim was dragged to her death and died after her arm was severed. Police Superintendent says a 17-year-old male, a 16-year-old girl, and two 15-year old girls have been arrested. He expects they will be charged as adults.

Cut 9 (12) “…accountable.”

Ferguson says two of the teen’s parents turned in their children involved in the carjacking.

The special House committee looking into the 2019 fatal arrest of motorist Ronald Greene tried to figure out today why three high-ranking State Police officers wiped their phones of information in 2020. State Police staffer Triet Le sanitized the phones of Kevin Reeves, Doug Cain, and Mike Noel and told state Representative Denise Marcelle says he did it because that’s what he was asked to do.

The LSU Lady Tigers were defeated by Ohio State, 79-64 in the second round of the NCAA women’s basketball tournament Monday. LSU finished 26-6 and the crowds at the PMAC grew tremendously over the season In her first season at LSU Coach Kim Mulkey says excitement has returned to the program.

Cut 4 (09) “…in one year.”

Disgraced nursing home owner Bob Dean reportedly shot off his thumb during an incident in Thomaston, Georgia at a local car dealership on March 4^th. New Orleans Attorney Madro (Mod-drow) Bandaris who’s representing a nursing home patient in one of many lawsuits against Dean, says he was told Dean’s wife called police to their Georgia property.

Cut 7 (09) “… everything else.” 

Dean also refused medical care he faces several charges and has yet to be arrested.

A strong storm system is moving through the state producing high water on roadways and knocking down trees as well. Tornado watches are also posted but so far with no major damage. Strong winds and hail is being reported in southwest Louisiana at this hour.

The magic had to end sometime, though LSU fans hoped it would not be this soon as the Lady Tigers were defeated by Ohio State, 79-64 in the second round of the NCAA women’s basketball tournament. LSU finished 26-6 after winning just nine games a season ago. Coach Kim Mulkey calls this season a tremendous success.
Cut 3 (13) “…just built it.”

And LSU has a new men’s basketball coach. Matt McMahon has reportedly signed a seven-year contract after a successful seven-year run as head coach Murry State.

Disgrace nursing homeowner Bob Dean reportedly shot off his thumb during an incident in Thomaston, Georgia when transferring a number of guns from one vehicle to another at a local car dealership. New Orleans Attorney Madro (Mod-drow) Bandaris who’s representing a nursing home patient in one of many lawsuits says Dean is quite the toxic defendant.
Cut 6 (11) “…thumb off.”
Bandaris’ client lost both of her legs after complications of the mass evacuation of more than 800 residents to a warehouse in Tangipahoa Parish in 2021 during Hurricane Ida.

A Louisiana Senate committee approved a bill that would create the crime of theft of a catalytic converter. Thieves are stealing catalytic converters because they contain precious metals that are worth a lot. River Ridge Senator Kirk Talbot says the legislation is similar to the one that addresses copper theft in which the seller’s identification has to be recorded during a sale…
cut 8 (10) “….definitely help”
The measure heads to the Senate floor.