Union Parish D.A. John Belton is meeting with federal investigators to obtain additional materials related to his investigation of the 2019 death of Ronald Greene while in State Police custody. Belton revealed this latest news while speaking to the Baton Rouge Press Club today. He also made his candidacy for Attorney General in 2023 official. Belton will run as a “no party” candidate.

Caddo Parish Sheriffs arrested an Oil City Police officer Sunday, after receiving a complaint that he allegedly entered the home of a woman without permission and touched her inappropriately. The victim says that’s what woke her up to 39-year-old William Fitzpatrick’s presence in her apartment. Caddo sheriff’s spokesperson Bia Rolden says this isn’t his first arrest either…:

CUT 14(12)      “…simple battery.”

He’s charged with unauthorized entry and sexual battery.

Saharan dust levels have been gradually increasing since the weekend, leading the state Department of Environmental Quality to declare today an Ozone Action Day. DEQ’s Jason Myers…:

CUT 08(07)      “…similar tomorrow.”

The alert means little kids, senior citizens and those with heart or respiratory issues should try to remain indoors. Those who work outside should take care. To monitor air quality, visit “deq.louisiana.gov.”

Governor John Bel Edwards says he will not be calling in the National Guard to help with crime in New Orleans. Crescent City Councilman Oliver Thomas called for the troops to come in, after the city has seen a 37-percent year-to-date increase in fatal shootings, a 7% increase in carjackings, and a 28% increase in armed robberies.

Three Shreveport residents are in the hospital after running gas-powered generator inside their home. Firefighters found an adult and two kids in the home. Their condition is listed as serious.