An allegedly impaired driver rear-ended a parked trooper on Tuesday. Louisiana State Police shared news of the crash with a reminder to stay off the roads.
Louisiana is one of several southern states grappling with hazardous driving conditions that are putting the safety of motorists at risk. State officials are urging residents to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary.
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Emergency crews responded to Louisiana State Police headquarters Sunday morning for a phone call bomb threat. A spokesperson for LSP said multiple law enforcement agencies assisted with the response and conducted a thorough sweep of the compound before clearing it.
A Black man died after a beating by the police in 2019. The assault “demonstrated serious failures,” the Justice Department said, including improper supervision.
( Louisiana Illuminator) - Federal authorities released the findings of an investigation Thursday that revealed a pattern of unlawful conduct within the Louisiana State Police, including troopers’ use of excessive force, lack of accountability and other problems in “every corner of the state.”
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - With winter storms headed to Louisiana, state troopers want to make sure people are aware of safety precautions that should be taken. Ryan Davis with the Louisiana State Police says it is best for people to stay off roads. He also says with several years in the LSP, he has seen it all.
For further updates, please check local traffic advisories or visit 511la.org and monitor LSP’s social media accounts for updated information regarding current road closures, traffic advisories, and significant notifications.
The Louisiana State Police for years have used excessive force during arrests and vehicle pursuits, a statewide pattern of misconduct that places the public at “serious risk of harm,” according to a scathing report released Thursday by the U.
Louisiana State Police bought a small passenger plane for $5.5 million in September that Gov. Jeff Landry has been using to travel around the state.
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Louisiana State Police issued a temporary emergency exemption from certain federal motor carrier safety regulations ahead of severe winter weather.
The U.S. Department of Justice issued a report Thursday evening finding that Louisiana State Police employs practices that violate the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, specifically the use o
On Tuesday afternoon, Louisiana State Police reported a state trooper was rear-ended by an alleged impaired driver, while stopped at a red light. The driver, who police say shouldn't have been on the road in the first place, was arrested for driving while intoxicated. The trooper involved in the accident was unharmed.