A Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s deputy was fatally shot in the line of duty. It happened along a busy road around 12:20 this afternoon. J-P-S-O spokesperson, Colonel John Fortunato, says the deputy, 50-year-old David Michel, approached a suspicious pedestrian and a struggle ensued. Authorities say the suspect pulled the gun from his waistband and shot the deputy several times. The suspect is in custody.
East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore is not sure yet if he’ll prosecute a Baton Rouge mother who was arrested after allegedly beating her children for breaking into someone’s home. Police say 30-year-old Schaquana Spears was charged with two counts of child cruelty for whipping her three children with an electrical cord. Moore understands parents need to discipline their children.
People from all over the nation have taken to social media in support of Spears’ actions.
Governor John Bel Edwards has signed a bill into law that will regulate drone use in Louisiana. Baton Rouge Sen. Dan Claitor authored the measure and says under his bill, you could be charged with criminal trespassing if you use a drone to peep on your neighbors.
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Claitor says there are some exceptions included in his bill.
The state Department of Transportation cancels plans to rehabilitate the Jimmy Davis Bridge over the Red River in Shreveport-Bossier and instead they decide to build a new four-lane bridge. DOTD spokesperson Cindy Dorfner says they aren’t sure at this point how much the new bridge will cost or when it will be complete, but the old bridge will remain open during the construction. She says they have to get the design process started first.
Dorfner says this new bridge will mean less congestion and an easier drive for commuters.