5:30 PM Newscast

A Youngsville man has been locked up for alleged counterfeiting and trying to hide some of his fake bills in the back of a cop car on his way to jail…

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Two people are under arrest for child trafficking in a case where investigators allege a juvenile was forced to engage in sexual acts across Louisiana, and even trafficked across state lines. 21-year-old Shaena Kelly and 39-year-old Derrick Hall are facing child trafficking charges. Hall also faces a charge of Carnal Knowledge. Investigators believe the actions took place in several parishes, and even crossed the state border into Texas. Because of this, they say additional charges may be coming soon.

 

Two brothers are facing first-degree murder charges after a weekend shooting that left two men dead in a Raceland home.  Deputies took 34 year old Kerry Alexander and 28 year old Jerrell Alexander into custody on Saturday night.  LaFourche Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Lt. Brennan Matherne says the suspects entered the garage wearing all black clothing and camouflage masks.

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Matherne says the brothers have extensive criminal histories.  They are now being held at the Lafourche Parish Detention Center in Thibodaux.

Louisiana is ranked as one of the least healthiest states in the country and Governor John Bel Edwards wants to see Bayou State residents make healthier choicies. Edwards says if you want to join him at the Louisiana Marathon, then go to the Louisiana-marathon-dot-com…

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