Mayor and Chief of Police of Port Allen, Louisiana Indicted

Mayor and Chief of Police of Port Allen, Louisiana Indicted

02 September 2010

United States Attorney Donald J. Cazayoux, Jr., announced today that a federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging DEREK A. LEWIS, age 49, of Port Allen, Louisiana, and FREDERICK W. SMITH, age 39, of Port Allen, Louisiana, with 22)counts of violating the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act, mail fraud, wire fraud, use [...]

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Alleged Shooter Apprehended in Gardere Murder

Alleged Shooter Apprehended in Gardere Murder

01 September 2010

U.S. Marshal’s Task Force and EBRSO apprehended Rico Demoine Anthony, 19, this morning at 13906 Goodwood Blvd. based on an anonymous CrimeStoppers Tip. Anthony is charged with Second Degree Murder for the July 29th shooting death of 41-year-old David Young that occurred on the 1900 block of Mariner. The Task Force apprehended Jordan Daigre, 20, of 8033 Starwood [...]

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United Way Jambalaya Jam – September 23

United Way Jambalaya Jam – September 23

01 September 2010

Thursday, September 23, 2010 5-8pm 3rd Street Baton Rouge Festivities will include: United Way’s Annual Jambalaya Competition Live Music Great Food Cold Drinks One huge street party Big Buddy will receive 10 percent of all purchased tickets; remainder will go to the Capital Area United Way. By purchasing a ticket you will enjoy an evening [...]

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Governor Jindal Breaks Ground on New LSU Chemistry Building

Governor Jindal Breaks Ground on New LSU Chemistry Building

01 September 2010

Yesterday Governor Bobby Jindal participated in a ground breaking for LSU’s new five story Choppin Hall Annex Chemistry and Materials Science Building. The Governor was joined by Chancellor of LSU Dr. Michael Martin and area elected officials. Governor Jindal said, “Today is a great day for the students, teachers and community of LSU, as well [...]

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2010 Second Amendment Weekend Sales Tax Holiday is Sept. 3rd, 4th, & 5th

2010 Second Amendment Weekend Sales Tax Holiday is Sept. 3rd, 4th, & 5th

01 September 2010

Hunters and campers can save money this weekend on a wide range of supplies including firearms, ammunition, hunting knives and certain clothing items. The 2010 Second Amendment Weekend Sales Tax Holiday takes place Friday, September 3, through Sunday, September 5. During these three days, eligible items are exempt from all state and local sales taxes [...]

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Filming to close portions of I-110, Scenic Highway on Thursday

Filming to close portions of I-110, Scenic Highway on Thursday

31 August 2010

Portions of Scenic Highway and Interstate 110 will be closed for six hours on Thursday, Sept. 2, for the filming of the independent movie, “Transit.” Between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Thursday, police plan to close Scenic Highway between Blount Road and Central Road to film scenes for the movie. During the same hours, the [...]

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EBRSO Arrests Woman on Multiple Drug Charges

EBRSO Arrests Woman on Multiple Drug Charges

31 August 2010

East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s deputies arrested Sara Elizabeth Arceneaux, 24, of 8195 Jefferson Park Avenue after deputies found drugs in her vehicle during a routine traffic stop early this morning. Arceneaux is charged with Improper Lane Usage, Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule III Drugs, Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule IV Drugs, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession [...]

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Fugitive Wanted by FBI may be in Louisiana

Fugitive Wanted by FBI may be in Louisiana

30 August 2010

The Federal Bureau of Investigation in Texas and Louisiana, along with local law enforcement authorities, are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Anthony Wayne O’Neal. O’Neal is wanted in Temple, Texas for a murder that occurred on August 22, 2010 and a sexual assault in Lorena, Texas. O’Neal then allegedly stole the sexual assault victim’s [...]

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