According to filings by the Baton Rouge Police Department Monday, the cops
involved in the shooting death of 37-year-old Alton Sterling say they saw the
“butt of a gun” in the man’s front pocket, and that Sterling tried to reach
for it. It says Sterling did not obey orders to place his hands on a vehicle
and he resisted arrest before being tazed.

Massive flooding, three legislative sessions and now protests in Baton Rouge
are just a few of the major events Governor John Bel Edwards has dealt with
his first few months in office. ULM political science professor Dr. John
Sutherlin says the public seems to be pleased with Edwards’ governing thus
far, and the armchair politicians are staying mostly quiet…:
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He says it’s not likely another govenor has had so much on his plate so close
to the start of his term.

The new Louisiana transportation task force meets today to discuss
recommendations to improve our roadways. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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The US House approves Louisiana Congressman’s Ralph Abraham’s bill seeking to
defund a 2015 executive order that could drive up the costs of building in the
Bayou State. Abraham says it also would cause flood insurance to skyrocket…:
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New details have been released in the death of Alton Sterling. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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A transportation task force created by Governor John Bel Edwards — a push some say could lead to the most sweeping changes in Louisiana’s roadways and bridges in almost 30 years, holds its first meeting today. State Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson…:
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Louisiana is ranked the third safest state for older drivers. That’s according to a report from Caring.com and Chief Caring Expert Dayna Steele mostly credits the state’s strict rules for elderly motorists…:
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She hopes this study sparks conversations and action with family members and loved ones who might not need to be driving anymore.

Ag Commissioner Mike Strain leaves today on a 94-member trade mission to Cuba. He says he’s going there to begin the process of exporting commodities to Pearl of the Antilles, and develop the relationship for trade.

Protests are expected to continue in Louisiana as a call for justice in the fatal police shooting of Alton Sterling. State Police Major Doug Cain says police don’t know how long the protests will go on. But he says law enforcement will continue to protect citizens and their rights…
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Baton Rouge DA Hillar Moore has recused himself and his office from the investigation of Alton Sterling because he has connections with the parents an officer involved in the shooting. A report says Blane Salamoni’s mother was the Violent Crime and Crime Scene Commander and Salamoni’s father has commanded the department’s special operations unit during most of Moore’s time in office. Moore says he wants to give protesters justice.
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The ACLU of Louisiana believe BRPD used excessive and illegal force this weekend on protesters marching for justice after the fatal police shooting of Alton Sterling. Many arrests were made from people obstructing roadways. Executive Director Marjorie Esman says treating peaceful protesters as though they are going to start a riot does not help relations that are already strained…:
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EBR DA Hillar Moore says they are going to investigate every arrest case.

A 15-month-old that went missing last night in Rapides Parish has been found. Lt. Tommy Carnline with the sheriff’s office says the parents last saw the child around 3am asleep, and they aren’t sure how the child got out of the house. He says the toddler was responsive when found.
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Carnline says the search lasted less than an hour.

More protests are expected in Baton Rouge as demonstrators cry out for justice in the death of Alton Sterling, and law enforcement look to keep the peace. Michelle Southern has more…
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The initial police report has been released in the death of Alton Sterling. According to a search warrant, officers saw the butt of Sterling’s gun in his front pocket and saw him reaching for it before shots were fired. Sterling refused orders from the two officers, Blane Salamoni and Howie Lake II, and was being tased when they noticed the gun in his pocket. The report says Sterling was reaching for his gun and was then shot by Salamoni to stop the threat.

The ACLU of Louisiana believes BRPD used illegal and excessive force on protesters over the weekend who were marching after the death of Alton Sterling. EBR DA Hillar Moore says they’re going to investigate each arrest made closely. He says many cases are still under investigation but once a law has been broken it’s been broken.:
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The ACLU says the use of violent, militarized tactics during a peaceful gathering was not necessary.

A 15-month-old who went missing last night in Rapides Parish was found in a brier patch across from the home in Tioga. Lt. Tommy Carnline with the sheriff’s office says authorities arrived at the residence at about 7:30 this morning and the search didn’t even last an hour…
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Carnline says they are still trying to determine how the child got out of the house.

Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore has filed a motion to recuse his office from the Alton Sterling investigation. Moore says although he does not have a direct relationship with either officers involved, he is close to one of the officer’s parents.

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The Attorney General’s office will appoint a prosecutor for any state charged that may be filed after the federal investigation has been conducted.

Fifty people were arrested in yesterday’s protests in Baton Rouge. Many of those arrested are from out of state and have been charged with obstruction of a highway for marching in the street. State Police Major Doug Cain says police will do whatever it takes to keep people safe during the ongoing protests.

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The ACLU of Louisiana says the Baton Rouge Police Department used illegal and excessive force on protesters this weekend. For days people have been in Baton Rouge marching over what they believe was the wrongful cop killing of Alton Sterling. Executive Director Marjorie Esman says the use of violent, militarized tactics during a peaceful gathering was not necessary…:

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Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore says they are going to investigate every case of protestors getting arrested closely..:

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Funeral services for Sterling have been set. Visitation will be held Friday July 15 at from 8 am to 10:30, and the service will begin at 11 am at the Southern University Mini Dome.

The ACLU of Louisiana says the Baton Rouge Police Department used illegal and excessive force on protesters this weekend. People have for days been in Baton Rouge marching over what they believe was the wrongful killing of Alton Sterling. ACLU-LA Executive Director Marjorie Esman says the use of violent, militarized tactics during a peaceful gathering was not necessary…:
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Most of the arrests made were of people from out of town, and the charges stem from obstructing roadways.

The federal investigation into Sterling’s death is still not complete, and State Police Major Doug Cain says police don’t know how long the protests will continue. But he says they will be there to protect citizens for as long as it takes…:
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East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney Hillar Moore has announced that he will recuse himself and his office from the investigation into the police shooting of Alton Sterling. He says he’s got a relationship with the parents of one of the officers involved, and he’s trying to give both sides justice by stepping aside…:
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Attorney General Jeff Landry says they won’t have access to the case until the feds complete their work.

A 15 month old child that went missing overnight in Rapides Parish was located hours later in a briar patch across the street from the Tioga home, covered in ants. Lt. Tommy Carnline with the sheriff’s office says the condition of the child is unknown at this time. He says the toddler was responsive when located…:
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He says they do not know how the child got out of the house.

East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney Hillar Moore says his office has recused itself from the Alton Sterling investigation. Sterling was killed by Baton Rouge Police, sparking days of tense protests throughout the city. Moore says he has no direct relationship with either cop involved, but he is close with the parents of Officer Blane Salamoni…:
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Moore says this is one of the hardest decisions he’s ever had to make while in office, but he’s doing it in the interest of justice for all parties involved.

Meanwhile Major Doug Cain with State Police says law enforcement will do whatever it takes to keep everyone safe during this time of unrest…:
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A St. John the Baptist Parish Deputy who was injured in a 2012 shooting will get a new kidney today, courtesy of a brother in blue. Halen Doughty has the story…:

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Erik Nunez, accused of helping Darren Sharper drug women so the former NFL star could rape them while they were unconscious, has reached a plea deal with federal prosecutors. Nunez faced federal charges he supplied Sharper with the drugs, and the deal reportedly includes an agreement to cooperate with prosecutors.

More protests are expected today in Baton Rouge as people from Louisiana and
other states call for justice in the police shooting of Alton Sterling. State
Police Major Doug Cain says police will be there to help protesters exercise
their first amendment right, so long as it’s lawful and peaceful…:
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Fifty people were arrested in yesterday’s protest for marching in the street,
bringing the total number of protesters arrested this weekend to around 200.

A 15 month old child that went missing overnight in Rapides Parish was located
hours later in a brier patch across the street from the residence. Lt. Tommy
Carnline with the sheriff’s office says they were called to the residence
around 7:30 this morning, and the search lasted less than an hour…:
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Carnline says they don’t know how the child got out of the house, and the
toddler’s condition at a hospital is also unknown at this time.

Qualifying for the US Senate race is only 10 days away for the November
election. Halen Doughty has more…:
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Hammond Police continue to investigate a double homicide that claimed the
lives of a 65-year-old woman and her 39-year-old nephew. They say the two
were located shot to death at their home, where Beverly Thompson’s body was
outside and Toreo Thompson’s was inside. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward
for anyone with information on these killings. Cops responded to the scene
around 1am Sunday.