Burglary suspect in custody
The suspect who was recently involved in a string of local burglaries is now in custody.Nathan Pettit was arrested by the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office at around 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, after a...
View ArticleUnidentified body found in Southern Morehouse Parish
An unidentified body was found on Thursday around 12:30 p.m. in Morehouse Parish and deputies from three parishes are at the scene: Morehouse, Ouachita, and Union.Sheriff Mike Tubbs said they are...
View ArticleA Bastrop High student has been arrested
A Bastrop High student has been arrested for bringing a gun to school the Morehouse Parish Sheriff's Office said Wednesday.The Morehouse Parish Sheriff's Office and the Bastrop Police Department were...
View ArticleThe Latest: Body identified as West Monroe woman
A body was found on Ouachita City Road in Morehouse Parish on Thursday and has been identified as Kimberly Vallery from West Monroe.
View ArticleAggravated burglary in Bastrop
A homeowner returned home to find three people in his residence and identified one of them, leading to an arrest.Bastrop Chief of Police Allen Campbell said police received a call on a burglary in...
View ArticlePolice looking for suspect who robbed the Short Stop
The Short Stop on East Madison St. was robbed at around 8:25 a.m. on Tuesday morning.Bastrop Chief of Police Allen Campbell said the clerk was robbed at gunpoint and an undetermined amount of money was...
View ArticleDrug bust near Beekman Charter
On the afternoon of Monday, Jan. 22 Officer Randall Carol arrested two individuals near Beekman Charter School in a drug bust.While doing traffic detail, Officer Carol noticed a Ford Mustang speeding...
View ArticleGood Samaritan held at gunpoint
A man was held at gunpoint, after agreeing to give a stranger a ride from a local convenience store. The Bastrop Police Department received a call at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20...
View ArticleHit and run leaves victim in critical condition
On Saturday, Jan. 20 at approximately 7:15 p.m. the Bastrop Police Department received a call stating that a subject was injured in a hit and run on the 200 block of Division Street.Upon arrival,...
View ArticleArrested for trying to purchase gas with fake bills
A man was arrested for trying to buy $20 worth of gas with a fake $100 bill at the Circle K on Thursday morning.Matthew McGee, a resident of Grambling, La., was arrested on Jan. 25 at the Circle K at...
View ArticleGood Samaritan held at gunpoint
A man was held at gunpoint, after agreeing to give a stranger a ride from a local convenience store. The Bastrop Police Department received a call at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20...
View ArticleStudent arrested for spraying principal with pepper spray
A mother and son were arrested after a meeting at Bastrop High School, where the principal was sprayed with pepper spray.The incident happened Friday, Feb. 2 at approximately 1 p.m.Sheriff Mike Tubbs...
View ArticleBurglary at Arnett Jewelry under investigation
The Bastrop Police Department received a call of a burglary at Arnett Jewelry on Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 11:43 p.m.Chief Allen Campbell said the front door window was broken into and an undetermined amount...
View ArticleThe public's help leads to arrest
The Bastrop Police Department received a call from a concerned citizen regarding two subjects seen outside Fiesta Linda, near South Cox Street and East Madison Street, displaying a weapon on Friday,...
View ArticleParent files a complaint on MJH teacher
A teacher has been accused of harshly grabbing a fourth grader by the arm at Morehouse Junior High School, causing him to have a shoulder injury.According to Morehouse Parish Superintendent Hazel...
View ArticlePolice asking for help in identifying E-Z Mart robber
The E-Z Mart convenience store was robbed and police are asking the public to help identify the suspect.Bastrop Chief of Police Allen Campbell said the police department received a phone call at...
View ArticleArrested for stealing Kawasaki side by side
Terran E. Kennon, 23, was arrested on Sunday, Feb. 18 at 10 a.m. for stealing a Kawasaki mule side by side from Delta Junior High School in Mer Rouge, La.According to reports, Kennon, a resident of...
View ArticleBHS student arrested after routine search
A student was arrested after the Morehouse Parish Sheriff's Office conducted a random search at Bastrop High School on Tuesday, Feb. 20.According to the police report, Disherra Ridgell, 17, was...
View ArticleShooting at Family Laundry
Two victims were shot outside Family Laundry at approximately 2 p.m.
View ArticleAnimal rights activists gather at the courthouse
Animal rights activists who traveled from as far as Houston and New Mexico gathered at the Morehouse Parish Courthouse on Tuesday morning for the court trial of Boots Stanley and Steven Sadler.In...
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