A Plaquemines Parish sheriff’s deputy was seriously hurt Tuesday, when he was hit by an ATV that he was pursuing. State Police investigating the incident say the deputy stood in the roadway; hoping to block the teenage rider, but the youth intentionally steered right into him. Both were sent to the hospital for treatment. Plaquemines Sheriff Jerry Turlich says he’s growing weary of people who scoff the law…:
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18-year-old Reggie Hamilton of New Orleans will be charged with attempted murder of an LEO. Another ATV rider, 18-year-old Kody Blanchard of Marrero faces lesser charges.
The special legislative committee investigating the death of Ronald Greene in 2019 has requested Governor John Bel Edwards, along with members of his executive staff, to appear before the panel during its next meeting on Thursday, June 16th. A statement from the committee says their probe leads them to (quote) ”serious questions that can only be answered by Governor John Bel Edwards and his executive staff.” So far no response from Mr. Edwards’ office.
Police in Monroe say they’ve recovered the body of a 13-year-old boy who drowned Tuesday while swimming in the Ouachita River. He was reported missing at about 5 yesterday. Officers say his body was found by about 8 o’clock last night.
A juvenile offender who committed a violent crime would not be allowed to possess a gun until they are 24 as a result of a proposed law that’s close to final legislative passage. Don Molino has the story…:
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