Civil rights investigation finds pattern of excessive force by Louisiana State Police
The Louisiana State Police for years have used excessive force during arrests and vehicle pursuits, a statewide pattern of misconduct that places the public at “serious risk of harm,” according to a scathing report released Thursday by the U.
Justice Department report finds Louisiana State Police show pattern of using excessive force
The U.S. Department of Justice issued a report Thursday evening finding that Louisiana State Police employs practices that violate the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, specifically the use o
I-TEAM: Department of Justice concludes civil rights investigation into Louisiana State Police
Late Thursday evening and days before President Joe Biden leaves office, the Department of Justice announced that it has concluded its pattern and practice investigation into Louisiana State Police.
Department of Justice concludes civil rights investigation into Louisiana State Police
The DOJ found that Louisiana State Police “engages in a pattern or practice of conduct that violates the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.”
Landry, Murrill blast federal report on Louisiana State Police use of force
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry and state Attorney General Liz Murrill say a U.S. Department of Justice report that slams the Louisiana State Police's use of force is "old news." The report, which analyzed the state police's use of force from 2018 to 2023,
Cut Off man dies in motorcycle crash in Lockport, Louisiana State Police report
A motorcyclist from Cut Off was killed in a wreck in Lockport. Raymond Guidry, 68, was traveling south about 4 p.m. Jan. 16 ...
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Gov. Landry and AG Murrill Defend Louisiana State Police Against DOJ Report Allegations
Louisiana's Governor and AG defend State Police against a DOJ report, criticizing it as politically motivated.
Jeff Landry is traveling in a $5.5 million plane Louisiana State Police recently purchased
The plane was purchased for $5.5 million, replacing two helicopters that previous governors had used for 20 years.
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Opelousas mail carrier dies from injuries sustained in crash, police say
This crash ultimately claimed the life of 46-year-old mail carrier Nakeisha Pitre. Pitre was initially transported to a ...
One of Louisiana’s youngest mayors arrested in connection with drug-trafficking investigation
The mayor of Bogalusa, Louisiana, Tyrin Truong, was arrested as part of an investigation by state police into a ...
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Roundup: Leaders for a Better Louisiana / State Police / UnitedHealth
Leaders for a Better Louisiana, the new organization that formed from the merger of the Council for a Better Louisiana and the Committee of 100 for Economic Development, on Friday announced its ...
Louisiana mayor accused of being a part of drug trafficking organization: Police
Truong, along with six other Bogalusa residents, were subject to search and arrest warrants following an investigation done ...
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Wrong-way driver killed in a three-vehicle crash in St. Landry Parish, State Police say
A wrong-way driver was killed after causing a three-vehicle crash early Monday in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana State Police ...
State begins clearing New Orleans homeless camps ahead of Super Bowl
Louisiana State Police Troop NOLA, Wildlife and Fisheries agents, and Department of Transportation crews began clearing New ...