Nine Louisiana police officers were killed in the line of duty this year, ranking the state third in the nation for officer deaths. Emelie Gunn has more…

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Some Baton Rouge residents were not happy with the way Police Chief Carl Dabadie responded to Alton Sterling’s death, including Mayor-president elect Sharon Weston Broome. Broome says she’s taking the first steps to find a replacement for Dabadie when she takes office. Broome says she wil search far and wide to find a new chief of police.

The Louisiana Department of Agriculture says a barn at the New Orleans Fair Grounds Racetrack is under quarantine for a case of Equine Herpesvirus. Ag Commissioner Mike He says this virus is highly contagious and there is no vaccine to prevent it.

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Strain says one horse at the location developed the neurological disease and was humanely euthanized by a veterinarian.

An 18-year-old has been arrested in Washington Parish in connection with the vandalizing and theft from Louisiana National Guard members. Franklinton Police Major Justin Brown says they pegged Evantrell Tennessee with the help of DNA.

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Tennessee faces several charges including two dozen counts each of felony theft and criminal damage.

Louisiana saw the third most police officers killed in the line of duty this year, with 9 total officer deaths. That’s according to President of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, Craig Floyd, who says nationwide, 135 police officers were killed this year.

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One of those attacks occurred in Baton Rouge on July 17 when a man from St. Louis gunned down 6 officers in the wake of Alton Sterling’s death.

East Baton Rouge Mayor president elect Sharon Weston Broome was not happy with police chief Carl Dabadie’s response to Sterling’s death, which is why she’s launched a search to replace Dabadie when she takes office. Broome said in a news conference that she had positive and progressive conversations with Dabadie about the future role of the chief, but she says she wants to find an innovative chief who will build community policing into the department.

After Debbie Reynolds died just one day after her daughter Carrie Fisher passed away, doctors say you really can die from a broken heart. LSU Health cardiologist Dr. Frank Smart says for some, there’s a lot of pressure to remain calm and collected during stressful times, which can increase the risk for a heart attack.

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He says it’s best for people to try to cope with grief in their own ways.

With a mother behind bars for leaving her baby in a trashcan, some say Louisiana law should better protect the mentally ill. District 8 ADA Tony Clayton says it’s concerning that 34-year-old Kyandrea Thomas might not get air treatment under the circumstances.

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In the wake of Debbie Reynolds death just one day after her daughter, Carrie Fisher, passed away, doctors say you really can die from a broken heart. Michelle Southern has more…
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The 36-year-old son of Avoyelles Parish DA Charles Riddle III has been arrested for allegedly possessing counterfeit money and trashing a hotel room. The Advocate reports John Riddle was addressed by his father in an emotional social media post stating that his office was an alleged target and that he made the complaint. DA Riddle says his office would be recused from prosecuting any cased filed against his son.

Assistant District Attorney Tony Clayton believes the case of Kyandrea Thomas dumping her baby in a Walmart garbage can shows a real problem with state law. Clayton says it’s time to approach mental disabilities differently because many people in the state are affected. He says he will bring this change before the legislature in the next session but until then….
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Currently, Insanity can only be a defense in Louisiana if the individual is believed to not understand the difference between right and wrong while committing the crime.

Washington Parish authorities have arrested an 18-year-old for allegedly vandalizing and stealing from Louisiana National Guard members. Franklinton Police Major Justin Brown says Evantrell Tennessee is accused of trashing and robbing several soldiers’ vehicles while the troops were training. He believes there are more people involved…
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Louisiana ranks third for police officers killed in line of duty in 2016. That’s according to President of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, Craig Floyd. He says too often the service of officers is taken for granted which is why they are opening the National Law Enforcement Museum in 2018…:
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He says nationwide, 135 police officers were killed this year.

State Police have made an arrest in a deadly pedestrian hit and run incident that happened on December 20th in Livingston Parish. The crash claimed the life of 36-year-old Corey Peeples of Denham Springs. Troopers said an investigation lead them to 49-year-old Debra Ridges who they believe hit Peeples as he was walking, then fled. Bridges is charged with hit and run and obstruction.

Assistant District Attorney Tony Clayton believes the sad case about a mother dumping her baby in a trash can at a New Roads Walmart exposes an actual problem with Louisiana law. He says Louisiana should factor in the mental state of the defendant…:
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34-year-old Kyandrea Thomas is charged with attempted second degree murder.

Authorities in Washington Parish arrest an 18-year-old accused of vandalizing and stealing from Louisiana National Guard members. Major Justin Brown with the Franklinton Police Department says the suspect is identified as Evantrell Tennessee who they pegged with the help of DNA:
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Brown says Tennessee is accused of trashing and robbing several soldiers’ vehicles while the troops were training, and they believe he had help.

Nine Louisiana police officers were killed in the line of duty this year, ranking the state third in the nation for officer deaths. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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Authorities in Franklinton arrest a 17-year-old accused of vandalizing and stealing from Louisiana National Guard members. They believe the suspect, Evantrell Tennessee, was at least one person who trashed and robbed several soldiers vehicles while the troops were training. Tennessee faces two dozen counts each of felony theft and criminal damage.

Did Carrie Fisher’s mother, movie star Debbie Reynolds, die of a broken heart the day after her daughter died? Doctors say it’s very possible. Cardiologist Dr. Frank Smart with LSU Health New Orleans says medicine doesn’t entirely understand how grief and hope affect people’s lives, but doctors can prescribe preventative treatments…:
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He says they can’t say for sure that the feelings of loss directly cause heart problems.

The Louisiana Department of Ag has confirmed a case of the Equine Herpes Virus in a horse at the the New Orleans Fair Grounds Racetrack. Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says one horse at the location who tested positive had to be put down. He says the disease is spread from close horse to horse contact, and they are watching the animals closely..;
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The disease is not transmissible to humans.

Many are asking if you really can die of a broken heart, following the death of movie star Debbie Reynolds, just one day after her daughter Carrie Fisher. Cardiologist Dr. Frank Smart with LSU Health New Orleans says Broken Heart Syndrome is real, and quite common. He says the emotion that goes with losing someone causes the body to produce a lot of adrenaline…:
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He says medicine doesn’t entirely understand how grief and hope affect people’s lives, by doctors can prescribe preventative treatments.

Franklinton police announce the arrest of a 17-year-old who they say vandalized 2 dozen vehicles belong to Louisiana National Guard members and stealing valuables inside. They say Evantrell Tennessee faces a number of charges including 24 counts of felony criminal damage to property.

Assistant District Attorney Tony Clayton believes the sad case about a mother dumping her baby in a trash can at a New Roads Walmart exposes an actual problem with Louisiana law. 34-year-old Kyandrea Thomas is charged with attempted second degree murder. Clayton says it’s concerning that this unstable woman may not get fair treatment under the circumstances…:
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He says only legislators could change this law but for now the mother’s charges are left up to a grand jury.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says the recent picture that purported a second cougar had been spotted in the state is not real. They said the picture circling claiming the animal had been in Tangipahoa Parish ended up being a photoshopped hoax.

2016 was a tragic one for law enforcement around the country, as 135 police officers were killed in the line of duty. That’s according to President of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, Craig Floyd, who says Louisiana was third in the nation for most cops killed this year. He blames a growing disrespect for the rule of law as cops are, visible, vulnerable symbols of authority…:
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He says more education is needed to let the community know about the important role of law enforcement in our society.

State Police have made an arrest in a deadly pedestrian hit and run incident that happened on December 20th in Livingston Parish. The crash claimed the life of 36-year-old Corey Peeples of Denham Springs, and a search for the driver went on for more than a week. Troopers said an investigation lead them to 49-year-old Debra Ridges who they believe hit Peeples as he was walking, then fled. Bridges is charged with hit and run and obstruction.

A barn at the New Orleans Fair Grounds Racetrack is under quarantine for a case of Equine Herpes virus, according to the Louisiana Department of Agriculture. Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says one horse at the location developed the neurological disease and was humanely euthanized by a veterinarian. He says, though not transmissible to humans, this virus is highly to contagious to horses and there is no vaccine to prevent it…:
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Horse owners are reminded to be vigilant and practice preventative measures.

The son of Avoyelles Parish DA Charles Riddle III has been booked into jail on counts of allegedly possessing counterfeit money and trashing a hotel room. The Advocate reports the arrest of 36-year-old John Riddle was addressed by his father in an emotional Facebook post saying his office was an alleged target and that the DA himself made the complaint. The elder Riddle emphasized that his office would be recused from prosecuting any case filed against his son.