The upcoming retirement of DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson has only fueled speculation he’s running for governor. Brooke Thorington has more…:

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A mother and son in New Iberia are under arrest on drug and weapons charges. Police say 39-year-old Jennifer Olivier and her son were stopped by an officer Monday evening. He discovered a large amount of marijuana and an AR-15 style rifle in their car. The charges for Olivier are possession, possession of a gun around controlled dangerous substances and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

Shreveport Police Officer Alexander Tyler has been charged with negligent homicide in the shooting death of 43-year-old Alonzo Bagley, an unarmed black man. The incident happened on February 3rd as officers chased Bagley after he jumped from a second-floor apartment. State Police released Tyler’s body camera video today..:

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Tyler and another officer were in pursuit of Bagley before he was shot.

Let the good times roll this weekend, but don’t let those good times impair you behind the wheel. That’s the message from LEOs and the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission. LHSC’s Mark Lambert says have fun, but have smart fun…:

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Cops will be working overtime – literally – to catch drunk drivers.