A Baton Rouge federal judge has scheduled a hearing today to decide if Angola death row inmates should have air conditioning. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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A former deputy with the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office is under arrest amid charges he had sex with a juvenile while he was on duty. Cops say 31-year-old William Lanoux of Prairieville is charged with malfeasance in office and 1st degree rape. Deputies say the juvenile was considered a runaway when she allegedly met Lanoux on social media and the two went off to have sex. Upon Lanoux’s arrest he was immediately terminated.

Cops say the badly decomposed body of a woman was located in Iberville Parish on Tuesday, and it could be that of the missing school teacher from Baton Rouge. The remains were turned over to the East Baton Rouge Parish Coroners office, according to authorities. They say DNA testing and an autopsy is being performed to determine if the body is that of 40-year-old Lyntell Washington.

Governor John Bel Edwards has signed the REAL ID Act into law, bringing Louisiana into compliance with the 2005 federal ruling that created national identification standards in the wake of 9/11. Edwards says these ID’s will be required for air travel, even domestic, in the near future…:
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State Police say they’ve arrested three people that led investigators to the largest ever seizure of child pornography by LSP. Sgt. Jared Sandifer says they arrested 51-year-old James Dalton Vail of Shreveport, 30-year-old Steven Paul Lucia of LaPlace and 35-year-old Nicholas Bordelon of Hessmer. He says over one million files were seized. Sandifer says the Special Victims Unit will continue to work as hard as possible to find those individuals who exploit children in Louisiana.

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The tragic massacre in Orlando has many people asking why. Executive Director of Behavioral Health Services at Baton Rouge General, Ann Wilder, says mental health problems may have been a factor. She says if you believe someone you know may be struggling with a mental disorder, there are ways to get that person help.

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A new report shows Baton Rouge is the second most dangerous city to drive, ranking only behind Detroit. The analysis by the personal finance website NerdWallet examined risks for those who drive in nearly 200 of the nation’s most populated regions. Scott Kirkpatrick is with the Capital Region Industry for Sustainable Infrastructure Solutions, or CRISIS…:

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The rankings were based on the rate of fatal crashes, the likelihood of an accident, and other factors.

The first murder to occur in the Hammond city limits in over two years took place last night. Lisa Lambert with Hammond Police says 24-year-old Tremayne Sandifer fatally shot 34-year-old William Davis in a drug deal gone wrong then stole his car and fled the scene. Lambert says Sandifer has been arrested and faces multiple charges.

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Governor John Bel Edwards has signed the REAL ID Act into law, bringing Louisiana into compliance with the 2005 federal ruling that created national identification standards in the wake of 9/11. Edwards says these ID’s will be required for air travel, even domestic, in the near future.

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Opponents say the federal law is government overreach and raise concerns about sharing information with a national database. Edwards says getting a REAL ID is not mandatory.

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The Office of Motor Vehicles anticipates it will begin issuing REAL ID licenses in the fall of this year, and they will not cost any more than a regular driver’s license.

The governor signs into law the measure that removes 17-year-old non-violent offenders from the adult criminal justice system and prosecutes them as juveniles. Emelie Gunn has more…

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Lawmakers are taking another look at a bill that would limit itemized deductions on personal income taxes, after the House Ways and Means Committee rejected the proposal 11-10 last week. The bill would raise more than $100 million in taxes for next fiscal year’s budget. The compromise would make the bill temporary and limit the revenue raised if other bills bring in more money. The special session must end by midnight on June 23.

The Orlando gay club shootings in which 49 people were killed has talk about mental health at the forefront throughout the country. Executive Director of Behavioral Health Services at the Baton Rouge General Ann Wilder wants people to know that, in Louisiana, we have something called an order of protective custody…:
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She says it’s a good idea to take action if you feel someone could be a danger to themselves or others.

In developing news, authorities are at the site of where they say a farmer located a body in Iberville Parish. The spot is not far from where cops were searching for 40-year-old Lyntell Washington, whose three year old was discovered wandering along outside of a bloody vehicle Thursday. Washington is pregnant, allegedly with 39-year-old Robert Marks’ baby who was charged with the desertion of the child. More on this as it develops.

A report from NerdWallet shows Baton Rouge is the second most dangerous city to drive. Scott Kirkpatrick represents the business community acting as a voice to address Baton Rouge’s transportation crisis. He says the public is frustrated and he hopes that can be focused in the right direction so that changes can be made…:
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He says the report shows Baton Rouge ranks low on the rate of fatal crashes, the likelihood of an accident, and risk for break-ins.

State Police say they’ve arrested three people that, together, lead investigators to the largest ever seizure of child pornography by LSP. Sgt. Jared Sandifer says the cases are out of Shreveport, LaPlace and Hessmer, and over one million files were seized…:
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He says the three men are still under investigation.

49 people were killed in the tragic mass shooting in Orlando, and questions remain as to why such a thing would happen…:
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Republican Richland Parish Congressman Ralph Abraham says the United States must do more to eliminate ISIS. He says these massacres like the one in San Bernardino too will continue until these terrorists are eliminated…:
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Abraham says the battle against ISIS is one we can win.

State Police say they’ve arrested three people that, together, lead investigators to the largest ever seizure of child pornography by LSP. The accused are 51-year-old James Dalton Vail of Shreveport, 30-year-old Steven Paul Lucia of LaPlace and 35-year-old Nicholas Bordelon of Hessmer. Troopers say Vail alone was found to be in possession of over one million illicit files. The investigation of the three men remains ongoing.

The first murder to occur in the Hammond city limits in over two years took place last night. Lisa Lambert with Hammond Police says 24-year-old Tremayne Sandifer allegedly fatally shot 34-year-old William Davis in a drug deal gone wrong..:
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She says Sandifer is charged with first-degree murder, carjacking and carrying a firearm by a convicted felon.

The tragic massacre in Orlando is raising many questions about whether or not this could have been stopped. Executive Director of Behavioral Health Services at Baton Rouge General, Ann Wilder, says people can look for early warning signs of mental disorders in others that may be an indicator that person could be a danger to himself or others…:
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She says any family member can reach out and get a legal status for a person to be evaluated by a psychiatrist.

Local FBI officials say they are on alert in the New Orleans area as the city prepares to host a number of gay pride events. The Orlando shooter appeared to have targeted the gay club where 49 people were killed. The area FBI says there are no specific terror threats for New Orleans, but they are going to be sure if any come up they will be addressed.

Baton Rouge is the 2nd most dangerous place to drive according to an analysis by the finance website NerdWallet. The rankings were based on things like the rate of fatal crashes, the likelihood of an accident and risk for break-ins. Scott Kirkpatrick is with the Capital Region Industry for Sustainable Infrastructure Solutions. He says Baton Rouge ranks low in nearly all metrics:
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Lawmakers are still at odds over how to plug the $600 million dollar budget hole. New Orleans Sen. Karen Peterson says the House sent over some exemptions to protect organizations like Girl Scouts, but she wants to see revenue raising measures…:
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GOP lawmakers don’t want to raise taxes but instead cut wasteful spending.

In the wake of the deadly shooting at an Orlando gay nightclub, Republican Congressman Ralph Abraham, from Richland Parish, says the United States must do more to eliminate ISIS. Abraham says our military commanders have told the Obama administration what the U.S needs to do, but the President will not address the elephant in the room…:
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There were 49 victims in the attack, and many more injured. At least 2 men with Louisiana ties were in the Pulse nightclub. 27-year-old Frank Hernandez died, who went to school in Lafayette, died. 39-year-old Leonel Melendez, a New Orleans native, is in a coma after he was shot in the head.

Today is World Blood Donor Day, and organizers say in the wake of the tragic mass shooting in Orlando, there’s no better time to give. They say there’s an urgent need for all blood types, but especially O-negative, O-positive and AB plasma.

The East Baton Rouge father of a baby who died in a hot car will not be charged. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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The bill that would raise the age to be tried as an adult to 18 will be signed into law today. The Policy Director for the Louisiana Center for Children’s Rights, Rachel Gassert, says this is a good first step to criminal justice reform in Louisiana…:
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A signing ceremony will be held today for the Raise the Age bill…:
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As America continues to mourn the 49 victims of the gay nightclub massacre in Orlando, many are chiming in on what needs to happen to prevent such attacks. Richland Parish Congressman Ralph Abraham says we’ve got to win the battle against ISIS, and we can…:
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Bad blood continues to plague the halls of the Capitol as lawmakers still can’t agree on how to come up with $600 million dollars to plug into the budget hole for the financial year that begins July 1st. The governor wants to raise revenue, but But Bossier City Sen. Ryan Gatti says he’s not in favor of anymore taxes and would rather go into the budget and cut wasteful spending:
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The House approved 220 million dollars in tax increases, but New Orleans Senator Karen Peterson says they need to do better than that.

The father in East Baton Rouge Parish whose daughter died after he left her in a hot car will not be charged in the incident. DA Hillar Moore says Raylee’s death was an accident and Marvin Mercer’s actions do not rise to the standard of criminal negligence…:
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Louisiana Congressman Ralph Abraham says destroying ISIS and not gun control can is the way to prevent another attack from a Islamic terrorist. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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No charges will be filed against the East Baton Rouge Parish father who left his baby daughter in the back seat of a hot car, causing her death. DA Hillar Moore says Marvin Mercer is a good man and husband…:
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He says little Raylee’s death was a tragic accident.

Two people with ties to Louisiana were among the victims in the mass shooting at an Orlando gay nightclub. Twenty-seven-year-old Frank Hernandez, a former Lafayette Parish resident, was one of 49 killed, and 39-year-old Leonel Melendez, a New Orleans native, is in a coma after he was shot in the head.

The standstill continues at the State Capitol over whether lawmakers should pass tax increases that would raise 600 million dollars in revenue, which is what the governor is seeking. So far the House has approved 220 million dollars in tax increases, but New Orleans Sen. Karen Peterson says that’s not enough…:
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The Edwards Administration says without that money there will be cuts to healthcare, education and the TOPS program. But GOP lawmakers don’t want to raise taxes but instead cut wasteful spending. Senate leaders say they won’t approve what was sent over by the House until the lower chamber agrees to more revenue.