Deputies in St. Martin Parish arrest a woman for stabbing an officer during an arrest. SMPO Captain Ginny Higgins says some St. Martinville residents called them to report a suspicious woman, knocking on doors and asking to be given a gun. When a deputy stopped 26-year-old Ashley Burton to question her, she tried to flee on foot…:

CUT 12(09)      “…stabbed our deputy.”

Higgins says, when Burton fled the vehicle and the deputy, she left two small kids in the car. They’re with DCFS now and the deputy is expected to be just fine. Burton face numerous charges, including attempted murder of an LEO.

State Attorney General Jeff Landry filed an appeal today of Baton Rouge Judge Don Johnson’s ruling allowing abortion clinics to remain open. He’s also requesting speedy consideration to stop Louisiana’s three abortion clinics from performing procedures while the case is under appeal. A state law declared most abortions illegal with the overturning of Roe vs Wade, but legal challenges have been underway ever since.

A new law that goes into effect Monday makes the theft of a catalytic converter a crime. Jeff Palermo has the story…:

CUT 02(30)      “…Palermo.”

Another new law taking effect Monday prevents police from using the smell of marijuana as probable cause to search one’s home. New Iberia Representative Marcus Bryant says people are now using legal medical marijuana, and could be wrongly harassed or arrested. He says this will protect their rights.