These graduation ceremonies did not feature the traditional cap and gowns ... instead graduates were wearing badges and guns. It was graduation day at the Calcasieu Parish Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy.
There are two things that when I see I will notify law enforcement because they just infuriate me. One of them is someone throwing trash out of their vehicle. The other is someone driving with a small child not strapped in. If you are transporting small kids ... it is your responsibility to make sure they are safe. The Louisiana State Police are offering free help with that.
UPDATE: Tuesday, 11:52 a.m. -- The shooter is being identified as George D. Lowdins, who has been charged with been charged with attempted first-degree murder, possession of a firearm by a felon, resisting an officer by flight and domestic abuse battery. Lowdins ambushed Benoit from a closet. Louisiana State Police have taken over the investigation.
UPDATE: 1:03 p.m. -- The officer is being ide
You know those Chevy Camaros you see the police driving around the City of Lake Charles, pretty intimidating when they pull up behind you aren't they? Just imagine if LCPD, or CPSO had an entire a fleet of luxury super cars from around the world made up of Buggati's, Ferrari's, Lamborghini's, Audi's, Ford Mustangs, and more … Yeah, let that sink in for a minute…
Operation 27 was a combined effort by the Louisiana State Police, the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office, the Lake Charles Police Department, Homeland Security, The Drug Enforcement Agency and the Calcasieu Parish District Attorney's Office. The arrest total stands at 24 now with more coming. We have a list of those who were busted for you.
The first thing I did after reading the story was look to see if Jezebel is another one of those parody sites. Those are sites that basically just make up stories and say they do it for entertainment. If you ask me they are just liars. I found no parody claims at this site. They make some very strong accusations and possibly a strong argument that the eight unsolved murders were committed to cover
It is the time of year for parties. That means it is more important than ever to be wary of impaired drivers. The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office and Louisiana State Police are doing their part to keep impaired drivers off the road.
Lake Charles Police have arrested 26 year old Justin Pleasant on 2nd degree murder, in connection with a death that happened Friday night in South Lake Charles.