CRIME & SAFETY
Man accused of killing mom of 4 while on a date is arrested after calling for help with flat tire
NEW ORLEANS (TCD) -- A 25-year-old man was taken into custody for allegedly fatally stabbing a mother of four while they were on a date and trying to steal her car. According to The Acadiana Advocate, on Saturday, April 27, at around 2:30 p.m., Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a stabbing call in Hammond and found 31-year-old Carol Allen injured in the back seat of a car. Paramedics took her to nearby hospital, where she later died from her stabbing injuries.
Ponchatoula police chief, mayor blame each other for prompting impromptu strike
PONCHATOULA — The police chief and mayor on Wednesday agreed on who's responsible for last week's impromptu strike by much of the city's police force: It's the other guy's fault. Chief Bry Layrisson says his officers aren't paid enough and that the city needs to provide more money to...
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