Crime

La. State Police to join DEA in prescription drug take back initiative

Submitted by wwoods on Tuesday, April 23rd, 9:30 am
La. State Police to join DEA in prescription drug take back initiative

The Louisiana State Police (in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Administration) will participate in the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday in an effort to help local residents rid their homes of potentially dangerous prescription drugs.

Expired, unused, and unwanted medications may be brought for disposal from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday to the Louisiana State Police troop location nearest you. This service is free and anonymous and is a great opportunity for those who have accumulated unwanted or unused prescription drugs to dispose of them safely.

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NSU sets deadline for criminal justice scholarships

Submitted by wwoods on Sunday, February 17th, 10:30 am
NSU sets deadline for criminal justice scholarships

Applications are being accepted for scholarships offered through Northwestern State University’s Department of Criminal Justice, History and SocialSciences.

To apply for the scholarships downloadan application at criminaljustice.nsula.edu/scholarship and return it with support materials to the Department of Criminal Justice, History and SocialSciences, 103 Keyser Hall, NSU Box 5273, Northwestern State University, Natchitoches, LA  71497.

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Chesapeake Energy donates vehicle to Shelby Sheriff's Office

Submitted by wwoods on Wednesday, February 6th, 10:30 am
Chesapeake Energy donates vehicle to Shelby Sheriff's Office

Chesapeake Energy donated on Tuesday a 2011 Chevy Silverado, formerly of the company’s security fleet, to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office.

At an event held at the sheriff’s headquarters in Center, Texas, Chesapeake presented the keys to the four-wheel-drive truck that the company says will provide durable transportation and access to rural sites.

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La. officials charge Arkansas man with timber theft

Submitted by wwoods on Saturday, February 2nd, 10:30 am
La. officials charge Arkansas man with timber theft

An Arkansas man was arrested by Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) enforcement agents and charged with five counts of timber theft Wednesday morning.

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E TX man charged with stealing $65K worth of timber

Submitted by Sean Staggs, Digital Media Manager
Friday, September 14th, 2012, 1:49pm
E TX man charged with stealing $65K worth of timber

An east Texas man faces theft charges after agents with the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry say the man stole over $65,000 worth of timber.

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LSP setting up DWI checkpoint in Webster Parish

Submitted by Sean Staggs, Digital Media Manager
Thursday, September 13th, 2012, 3:28pm
LSP setting up DWI checkpoint in Webster Parish

Louisiana State Police will set up a DWI Checkpoint from 10 - 12 p.m. on Friday, September 14 somewhere in Webster Parish. Their goal is to find impaired drivers and get them off the road before anyone gets hurt.

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Ringgold Police Chief dies after sudden illness

Submitted by Sean Staggs, Digital Media Manager
Monday, August 13th, 2012, 4:53pm
Ringgold Police Chief dies after sudden illness

Ringgold Police Chief Lawson Bradley passed away on August 12 after suddenly becoming ill on Wednesday night.

According to Ringgold City Hall, 71-year-old Chief Bradley died from a stroke and heart attack while being treated at Willis-Knighton Pierremont.

Chief Bradley had a long career in law enforcement. He worked for the Bienville Parish Sheriff's Office for 24 years, then was at the Ringgold Police Department for the past 14 years. He spent three months as Interim Police Chief before taking the office permanently in 2003. He was Police Chief for 10 years.

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