CRIME & SAFETY
Single vehicle crash involving a pedestrian in the 1200 block of England Drive
ALEXANDRIA, La. (WNTZ) – On Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at approximately 9:15 PM the Alexandria Police Department responded to the 1200 block of England Drive in reference to a single-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian. The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital with moderate injuries. Toxicology tests were performed on the driver of the vehicle.
Alexandria woman pleads guilty to lesser charge in drag racing death
An Alexandria woman accused in the death of man during a drag race pleaded guilty on Thursday to a lesser charge and received a reduced prison sentence and probation. Nena Campbell, 41, had been arrested by the Alexandria Police Department on Feb. 15, booking her into the Rapides Parish Detention Center #1 on charges of vehicular homicide, first-degree vehicular negligent injuring, first-offense DWI and drag racing.
Pineville man arrested for alleged arson resulting in homicide
RAPIDES PARISH, La (WNTZ) – UPDATE: Sheriff’s Detectives, Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s investigating weekend structure fire that claimed one life. RAPIDES PARISH, La (WNTZ) – On March 30, 2024, Patrol Deputies responded to the 300 block of Williams Lake Road in reference to a structure fire. Upon arriving at the scene, deputies learned from the Holiday Village Fire Department that there was a deceased person in the abandoned residence.
Fire near Mill Street part of training exercise
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - A fire at Xpress Recycling on Thursday morning was part of a training exercise. Video shows multiple firefighters fighting flames from vehicles on Xpress Recycling’s property. The facility’s manager told KALB that Xpress Recycling donated the vehicles and the space for the Alexandria Fire Department...
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