CRIME & SAFETY
Ruston Police search for suspects wanted in connection with theft
RUSTON, La. (KNOE) - The Ruston Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects wanted in connection with a theft that occurred recently. If anyone is able to identify the men pictured above, call Ruston Police at (318) 255-4141 or call Crime Stoppers at (318) 255-1111.
2-year-old child found with high alcohol content in their blood; Monroe man arrested
On April 19, 2024, the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office was dispatched to Oschner Hospital in Monroe, La. in reference to a two-year-old child having a very high alcohol content in his blood.
State Police: US 167 crash kills Lincoln Parish police officer
On Saturday, April 27, 2024, shortly before 1:00 PM, Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop F began investigating a fatal crash on US 167 just south of Hamilton Road. According to authorities, the crash claimed the life of 51-year-old Russell Croxton of Dubach, La.
Prayer vigil held for man hospitalized after allegedly getting pushed into Lake D’Arbonne
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Christopher “Chris” Gilbert is a 26-year-old Shreveport native and recent graduate of Louisiana Tech University. His future was bright as he prepared for medical school to become a doctor. But April 14 would change his life. Gilbert and a group of friends were at...
West Monroe Police speak on the importance of Louisiana’s “Move Over” law after Dubach Police Officer’s death
West Monroe, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On April 27th, a police officer was killed after being hit by an 18-wheeler during a traffic stop in Dubach, La. Due to this tragic event, the West Monroe Police Department share tips on how to stay safe when pulled over. Captain CJ Beck for the West Monroe Police Department […]
Shreveport mother seeks justice after son’s near-drowning incident
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - In Farmerville, Louisiana, the tranquility of a Shreveport family was shattered when 26-year-old Christopher Gilbert’s life teetered after a near-drowning incident. Described as a “beam of light” by his mom, Christopher, a recent graduate with a master’s degree from Louisiana Tech University, harbored aspirations of becoming a doctor. However, his dreams were abruptly interrupted on April 14 when an outing with friends to the Lake D’Arbonne restaurant Rhett Tails and Shells took a turn.
Search underway for missing 14-year-old and 11-year-old
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding two missing minors. OPSO said Jakhia Boyd, 14, and her brother Javion Boyd, 11, were last seen in Monroe on April 25. Officials said that the siblings were recently involved in...
Family seeking justice after son allegedly pushed into lake, left underwater nearly 10 minutes
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - A Shreveport family is demanding answers after their son’s near-death experience on Lake D’Arbonne in Farmerville. Christopher “Chris” Gilbert and a group of friends were at a lakefront restaurant in Farmerville when the weekend outing took a turn. Chris ended up in the water and reportedly was left under the surface for nearly 10 minutes.
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