An arrest has been made in connection with the double murder and abduction of a Baton Rouge couple authorities announce. The victims, Denis and Suzanne Duplantier, were found strangled to death in their vehicle at a truck stop in Hammond. Baton Rouge Police Chief Carl Dabadie says 42-year-old Ernesto Alonso was arrested in Miami, Florida on two counts each of first degree murder and second degree kidnapping…:
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He says Alonso did odd jobs around the couple’s home and the DA’s office believes that robbery was the motive in this horrific crime.

The investigation into the body which was found at a Sugartown residence inside a burned out truck continues according to the Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office. They say when authorities responded this morning, they found the vehicle on fire in the backyard. The body is being sent to the Calcasieu Coroner’s Office and officials say it’s too early to tell if foul play is a factor.

The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles has mailed 1.2 million letters to drivers with lapsed insurance warning them that a collections agency could be used if they don’t pay their fines. Eric Gill reports…:
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The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office says later this afternoon they will give an update on the condition of the K-9 who was stabbed during a robbery. Deputies shot the suspect dead as he began stabbing the K-9 Thor.

Baton Rouge Police Chief Carl Dabadie announces an arrest has been made in connection with the murder of a Baton Rouge couple whose bodies were dumped at a truck stop in Hammond. He says last night, in a joint effort between Baton Rouge Police, Hammond Police, the DA’s office and Louisiana State Police — flew to Miami, Florida…:
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He says they are currently in the process of questioning the suspect because it is believed he had an accomplice. Authorities say Denis and Suzanne Duplantier were kidnapped and strangled to death. They indicated at this point it appears that robbery was the motive in the killings.

A body was found in a truck that was on fire at a residence in Sugartown Wednesday according to the Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office. Detectives are on the scene, but it is too early to say whether or not foul play was a factor.

The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles has mailed 1.2 million letters to drivers with lapsed insurance warning them that a collections agency could be used if their fines of up to $525 go unpaid. A new law allows the office to send solicitations in an effort to collect money through the Office of Debt Recover. State Police spokesman JB Slaton says these letters are just a first step…:
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The American Cancer Society says its okay for women to wait until they are 45 to get a mammogram. Jeff Palermo has the story…
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The latest job report for Louisiana shows continuous growth in the state overall, but major losses continue in the oil and gas industries. Louisiana Workforce Commission Executive Director Curt Eysink says despite over the year gains from September last year to 2015, the mining and logging sector, which includes oil and gas, lost 1200 jobs in last month and 8,800 over the 12 month period. He says two of the bright spots on the report include Baton Rouge and Lake Charles with both areas setting growth records…:
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More information is coming out about the murder of a Baton Rouge couple whose dead bodies were found in their vehicle at a Hammond truck stop. The victims are Denis and Suzanne Duplantier (DOO PLON SHAY), and are both in their 70s, according to authorities. Cops in Hammond say it is believed the two were kidnapped, strangled and left at the truck stop. This is a developing story.

State Police says the Office of Motor Vehicles has sent over one million letters to motorists who have let their car insurance lapse, warning them they will be turned into a collection agency if they don’t pay the $525 fine. Louisiana is out to get nearly $445 million dollars in debts that have not been paid. There are some who assert this is a money grab by the state. But State Police has reportedly indicated that this is an honest effort to recoup what is owed to Louisiana.

With Halloween right around the corner, many of people are flocking to get the best costume. Emelie Gunn has more on what’s hot this year…:
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The American Cancer Society says its okay for women to wait until they are 45 to get a mammogram. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles has mailed 1.2 million letters to drivers with lapsed insurance. The letters warn drivers a collections agency could be used if their fines of up to $525 go unpaid. A new law allows the office to send solicitations in an effort to collect money through the Office of Debt Recovery. It’s reported that the state hopes to collect $444 million in outstanding debts. Critics claim this is a money grab by the state.

Baton Rouge authorities are working a case where a 15-year-old girl spent a night alone in a wooded area bound and gagged. Corporal L’ Jean McKneely says the girl left her home with an unknown male on Monday, but they’re not sure if that person is responsible. He says the girl was left in a helpless situation Monday night and then found by a passer-by on Tuesday…

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He says they know more than one person is responsible for this crime.

With Halloween just ten days away, many are running to stores to try and get the best costume for the holiday. Danielle Hebert, with Party City in Slidell, says says many people don’t seem too interested in pop culture costumes like Donald Trump this Halloween. But, she says with the newest Star Wars moving coming out soon, outfits are going quick…

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She says women are leaning toward the scary side for a costume this Halloween.

The Louisiana Workforce Commission says the state set an employment record in September, but the oil and gas job losses continue at a rapid pace. Michelle Southern reports…

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Police are searching for two persons of interest in the murder of a Baton Rouge couple found dead at a truck stop in Hammond. They believe Denis and Suzanne Duplantier were taken from their home and driven to Hammond Sunday. Autopsy results show the Duplantiers were strangled to death. Authorities are also searching for a suspect vehicle, a 2007 Chevrolet truck with license plate number C287533, that was seen on surveillance video.

The American Cancer Society has updated their guidelines to start breast cancer screenings at the age of 45. Dean Emeritus at the LSU School of Public Health in New Orleans, Dr. Elizabeth Fontham, says the changed guidelines also state that doctors no longer need to perform breast exams during checkups…

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She says women 55 and over can now be screened every other year.

Baton Rouge authorities are investigating a case where a 15-year-old girl spent a night alone in a wooded area bound and gagged. Corporal L’ Jean McKneely says a person walking near St. James Baptist Church spotted the girl…

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He says investigators have determined that more than one person is responsible for this crime.

The American Cancer Society is changing their guidelines to start breast cancer screenings at the age of 45. Dr. Eliabeth Fontham, Dean Emeritus at the LSU School of Public Health in New Orleans, says women 55 and over can now be screened every other year. She says after menopause, tumors tend to grow much slower, which means its safe to get checked less often…

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Another change with the updated guidelines is doctors no longer need to perform breast exams during checkups.

The Louisiana Workforce Commission says the state set an employment record in September, but oil and gas job losses continue their rapid decline. LWC Executive Director Curt Eysink says the mining and logging sector, which includes oil and gas, lost 1200 jobs in September and 8,800 over the 12 month period. He says the longer the price of oil stays low, the more it’s going to affect employment in that category…

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Eysink says the biggest impact of the job losses is being felt in the Lafayette and Houma areas.

Baton Rouge Police is investigating a case of a 15-year-old girl who spent Monday night in a wooded area bound and gagged. Corporal L’ Jean McKneely says authorities know more than one person is responsible for this crime…

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McKneely says the girl left her home with an unknown male on Monday, but they are not sure if that person is one of those responsible.

Halloween is only ten days away and many are clamoring to stores to try and get the best costume. Manager of the Costume Shop of West Monroe Renata Herren says both men and women have been very interested in superhero costumes. She says every year one theme from years back will come back and become a big hit…

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Herren says Monster High characters are popular among young girls this year.

The Louisiana Workforce Commission says the state set an employment record in September, but the oil and gas job losses continue at a rapid pace. 2500 non-farm jobs were added between the same time last year according to LWC Executive Director Curt Eysink. He says we’ve seen about 60 months straight now of growth year over year, however it’s not all good news…

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Eysink says the mining and logging sector, which includes oil and gas, lost 1200 jobs in September.

With Halloween only ten days away, many children and adults are running to stores to try and get the best costume. Danielle Hebert, with Party City in Slidell, says women are leaning toward the scary side for a costume this Halloween.

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The American Cancer Society has changed the guidelines to starting breast cancer screenings at the age of 45. Dean Emeritus at the LSU School of Public Health in New Orleans, Dr. Elizabeth Fontham, says they weighed the pros and the cons when it came to younger women getting mammograms and came to the conclusion that the age should be changed from 40-years-old…

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Fontham says your risk for breast cancer goes up as you age, but women 55 and over can now be screened every other year.

The Hammond Police Department says a Baton Rouge couple found dead at a truck stop near I-12 was strangled and kidnapped from their home. The victims have been identified as Denis and Suzanne Duplantier. Baton Rouge Police Corporal L Jean McKneely say they did a welfare check at the victims’ home and discovered them and a vehicle missing. McKneely says they used OnStar to locate the vehicle in Hammond…
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Authorities say more than one suspect is likely involved and they believe the couple was taken from their home on Sunday.

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s office says Saints Assistant Head Coach Joe Vitt was injured while chasing two car burglars in his Metairie neighborhood. The incident happened in the early morning hours of Saturday. The Saints told a New Orleans TV station that Vitt broke a bone in his wrist and tore hsi Achilles. The suspects got away.

State Police say a 17-year-old from Alexandria lost her life today in a single vehicle wreck in Rapides Parish. Troopers says Bree Ducote lost control of her pick-up truck and ended up colliding with two trees. She was not wearing a seat belt.

And Lake Charles Police are looking for a green SUV that was involved in break-in early this morning that resulted in a three-year-old getting shot. The child is in stable condition, the two suspects are still on the run.

The Louisiana Workforce Commission says the state set an employment record in September, but the oil and gas job losses continue at a rapid pace. Michelle Southern reports…:
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The Hammond Police Department has identified the abducted Baton Rouge couple found dead at a truck stop as Denis and Suzanne Duplantier (DOO PLON SHAY.) Eric Gill reports…:
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The Lake Charles Police Department is looking for a vehicle of interest in the case of the home invasion early this morning where a three year old child was shot. The homeowner told cops two burglars were beating him with a gun when it went off striking the child, then fled in a green 2000-2006 Chevy Suburban. The child is expected to survive. Anyone with information on this incident is urged to contact authorities.

A Port Allen man who set up a plot to try to have an elderly couple killed will spend 10 years behind bars. Prosecutor Tony Clayton says 38-year-old Tommy Gioele hired someone to murder Manuel Persica and his wife Camellia over a sour business deal. He says the man who was hired had no intention of killing the couple and credits State Police with nabbing Gioele…:
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He says after prison Gioele will have to wear an ankle bracelet and ordered to stay away from the Persicas.

State Police say a single vehicle crash in Rapides Parish has claimed the life of an Alexandria teenager who was not wearing her seat belt. They say 17-year-old Bree Ducote lost control of her truck earlier this morning, collided with a mailbox then crashed into two trees. She was not restrained, was ejected and pronounced dead at a local hospital.

Cops say the couple found dead in their vehicle at a truck stop in Hammond were kidnapped from their Baton Rouge home and strangled to death. The victims have been identified as Denis and Suzanne Duplantier. Baton Rouge Police Corporal L’Jean McKneely says the investigation is in its early stages…:
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Hammond PD says they are questioning someone who may know about this crime and they are also looking for a 2007 white pick-up truck.

Nearly 80% of Louisiana lawmakers races will be decided after this Saturday’s election according to LaPolitics.com. Publisher Jeremy Alford says there are 23 House races and 9 Senate races which have multiple candidates that could head to the November 21st ruboff…:
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He says about half of state lawmakers were automatically re-elected.

The Baton Rouge Police Department is looking for three men after they say a 15-year-old girl was found bound and gagged in a drainage canal this afternoon. They say the girl had been tied up in the woods since last night.

The Lake Charles Police Department says a 3-year-old child was shot during a suspected home invasion early this morning. They say the homeowner reported he told two burglars that he didn’t have any money and that’s when they began beating him with a gun that discharged and struck the toddler. Deputy Chief Mark Kraus says this crime will not go unpunished…:
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The child is expected to survive.

Saints Assistant coach Joe Vitt was injured when trying to stop people from breaking into vehicles in his Metairie neighborhood according to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office. They say Vitt noticed someone in his car and a woman trying to break into a neighbor’s car when he gave chase before taking a big tumble.