Archibald, LA

Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD)— On June 23, deputies of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to a drive-by shooting on the 1900 block of Martin Luther King Drive at Steve’s Smoker’s Paradise. Once authorities arrived at the scene, they spoke with the victims of the shooting. According […]

MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — The Monroe Police Department is asking for help in identifying the individual in the photograph. He is wanted for questioning in a burglary and theft that occurred on June 23rd and June 24th, 2022.  If anyone has information on the identity of this suspect, please contact the Monroe Police Department at (318)-329-2600, […]

A little red brick building located on the east bank of the Ouachita River was once the office of a noted Monroe attorney and statesman.  The Garrett House, located at 520 S. Grand St., two hundred yards from the site of the original Fort Miro and close to the I-20 overpass, served as the law office of...

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Authorities have arrested a man accused of opening fire on two women outside a Monroe convenience store last week. And he did this, authorities say, while five children were in the car with him. According to a warrant affidavit for the suspect, Javaries Samrico Thomas, 33,...

Bastrop, La. (KNOE) - The City of Bastrop has settled a nearly 15-year-old lawsuit. Mayor Betty Alford-Olive announced on June 30 that the city had reached an agreement to settle a 2008 lawsuit that claimed the city’s pay practice for firefighters violated state law. “We appreciate our firefighters,” Mayor...

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - A former officer with the Monroe Police Department has pleaded guilty to violating another man’s civil rights. Jared Desadier admitted to attacking Timothy Williams without provocation during an arrest in April 2020. The following information provided by the U.S. Justice Dept. describes what happened and Desadier’s plea.

MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD)-Jared Preston Desadier, a former Monroe Police Officer, has pleaded guilty to count one of the indictment in the Timothy Williams case that took place in April of 2020. Count one of the indictment the government states Desadier, while acting under color of law, willfully deprived Timothy Williams of the right, secured and […]

Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — The Monroe Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the owner or occupants of the black SUV in the pictures below. The suspect vehicle was allegedly involved in a shooting on June 28, 2022, at the 1000 block of […]

The former Monroe Police officer accused of the use of excessive force against a Black man in 2020 pleaded guilty Friday in federal court.  Jared Preston Desadier, 44, of Monroe, pleaded guilty Friday to the April 21, 2020 assault of Timothy Williams. ...

Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — The Monroe Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the owner or occupants of the black SUV in the pictures below. The suspect vehicle was allegedly involved in a shooting on June 28, 2022, at the 1000 block of […]

On Tuesday, June 28, 2022, just after 6 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop F responded to a single-vehicle crash on LA Hwy 557 north of LA Hwy 4. This crash claimed the life of 34-year-old Joseph A. Ford IV. The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2008 GMC Envoy, driven by...

The annual Independence Day celebrations in Monroe and West Monroe will take place on Saturday, with fireworks and other activities for the whole family. If you're planning on heading to either downtown and taking in the festivities, be advised that some streets will be closed. Here is the list: ...

WEST MONROE, LA. – (07/01/22) TODAY: Happy Friday! It’s the start of the long holiday weekend, and we can expect it to be near normal temperature-wise with more chances for showers and storms. For today, highs will aim for 91 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. With daytime heating, more showers and storms will be possible by the mid to late afternoon. No severe weather is expected, but we could see periods of heavy rain, some lightning, and slightly breezy winds.

“To all the young ladies out there, let me tell you something. If you can see it, you can have it,” said Wallace. NEDHSA and Black Creative Circle unveil mural in Art Alley. Bastrop settles nearly 15-year-old firefighters lawsuit. Updated: 19 hours ago. The city will pay over $800,000...

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The Town of Mangham is honoring a fallen officer by renaming part of Highway 425 to Marshall Waters JR Memorial Highway. He was shot and killed in the line of duty back in 2020. The dedication ceremony brought tears to the friends and family of Marshall Waters Jr.

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Police in Monroe are turning to the community for help solving a shooting at Parkview Apartments. It happened on June 28, 2022, according to police. “The Monroe Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the owner/occupants of the black SUV in the attached photos. The suspect vehicle was involved in a shooting on June 28, 2022 at 1101 Richwood Road #2 that left one person injured.