3:30 LRN Newscast April 6

You’ll need to keep an umbrella handy as we go into Easter weekend, as a stationary front keeps rain over the state for another couple days. State Climatologist Barry Keim says, because the front is such a slow-mover, it brings less chance of severe weather with it, but it will be a big rainmaker. The good news, is it should move on by Easter Sunday…:

CUT 05(11)      “…big surprise.”

A Sulphur man is under arrest for allegedly burglarizing an Acadia Parish home, while disguised as a Calcasieu Parish deputy. Acadia Sheriff K.P. Gibson says 33-year-old Adam Creel detained the homeowner with cuffs, then rummaged through his stuff. He credits the help of residents in making the bust…:

CUT 08(13)      “…always have.”

Creel faces a list of charges.

 

Three young adults were killed in a single vehicle wreck in West Monroe during the overnight hours. Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s spokesman Glenn Springfield says deputies responded to the scene on Old Highway 15 in West Monroe…:

CUT 14(10)      “…into a tree.”

Three victims were pronounced dead at the scene; all between 22 and 24 years of age.

An arrest is made in Sunday’s vehicular homicide death of a Lafourche Parish sheriff’s deputy, Sgt. Nick Pepper. State Police Trooper Tom Gossen says 33-year-old Anthony Savoie rammed Pepper’s vehicle while trying to escape lawmen…and now faces many charges…:

CUT 13  (05)        “…police officer.”

Pepper was buried Wednesday. He leaves behind a wife and 3 kids.