3:30 LRN Newscast March 22

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…:

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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.