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Covington Police: Missing 15-Year-Old Riley Jones Located Safe
Covington Police say a 15 year old girl reported as a runaway has been located safe and sound. Covington Police Searching For 15 Year Old Riley Jones Who Was Last Seen Sunday Night COVINGTON, La. — The Covington Police Department…
Shoplifting Investigation Takes Wild Turn, Ends With Guns, Meth And Two Arrests Near Covington
COVINGTON, La. — What started as a shoplifting investigation at a Covington area home improvement store quickly turned into something much bigger, ultimately leading deputies to firearms, methamphetamine and two arrests. The investigation began Saturday, August 8, after the St.…
Powerful 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Colombia, Buildings Damaged and People Injured
Update: CBS News reports at least 111 people were killed and 87 injured in the earthquake, with Pereira among the hardest-hit cities. The original report, written before the toll was known, follows. A massive 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia…
Fire Reported Along I-59 South Near Pearl River
Drivers heading toward Slidell on Interstate 59 South are being urged to use caution after a fire was spotted burning along the side of the interstate near Pearl River Sunday afternoon. Photos from the scene show smoke spreading across portions…
Police Used Flock Cameras To Track Wisconsin Man Across State Lines Before Marijuana Search
A Wisconsin criminal case is drawing new attention to the growing controversy surrounding Flock automated license plate reader cameras after investigators reportedly used the system to track a man’s movements across state lines and used his travel history as part…
Louisiana State Police Seize More Than 1,200 Pounds Of Suspected Marijuana During Three Traffic Stops
Louisiana State Police say proactive enforcement efforts by Troop F resulted in three major drug seizures involving more than 1,200 pounds of suspected marijuana, additional suspected narcotics, firearms and thousands of dollars in cash. According to Louisiana State Police, troopers…
Florida Moves To Slash Property Taxes While Louisiana Residents Continue Feeling The Tax Squeeze
Florida homeowners could soon receive one of the largest property tax breaks in the state’s history. Florida lawmakers have approved a major property tax proposal backed by Governor Ron DeSantis that would dramatically increase the homestead exemption on non-school property…
ICE Says Every Field Officer Expected To Have Body Camera By End Of August
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it is on track to equip every officer and agent working in the field with a body-worn camera by the end of August, marking a significant expansion of the agency’s body camera program. ICE…
Juvenile Suspects Flee Into Woods After Stolen Vehicle Pursuit Near Hammond
HAMMOND, La. — Two juveniles remain at large after a stolen vehicle pursuit ended in a crash north of Hammond on Saturday, according to the Hammond Police Department. Police said officers initially attempted to stop a vehicle near Cherry Street…
Parish President Mike Cooper Still Has Veto Power Over Rezoning That Could Pave Way For Nearly 800 New Homes
ST. TAMMANY PARISH, La. — The controversial rezoning that could ultimately pave the way for nearly 800 new homes in the Covington area cleared the St. Tammany Parish Council Thursday night, but the issue may not be over yet. Parish…