Imagine the surprise of a man who lost everything to Hurricane Katrina, and nearly 12 years later learned his class ring had been found April 25,  2017 Pass Christian, LA Imagine the surprise of a man who lost everything to Hurricane Katrina, and nearly 12 years later learned his class ring had been found. Chris Logan of Oxford, Alabama, lived...

"the bloodstains, bed sheets, rape kit and sunglasses have disappeared from the evidence record since the 1980s" Apr 22, 2017 A nonprofit legal aid group is trying to re-open the books on a decades-old East Baton Rouge Parish rape conviction by tracking evidence for DNA testing. However, the bloodstains, bed sheets, rape kit and sunglasses have dis...

"We have 22 guns stolen, along with some narcotics March 7th, 2017 Livingston PARISH, LA - Livingston Parish law enforcement, like many other entities in south Louisiana, has been through the ringer thanks to the August flood. The 911 call center was flooded, as was the prison and the old courthouse building. Apparently, somebody knew not everythin...

St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office to investigate missing evidence, which included $6,300 and narcotics that could not be found in the evidence room of the Causeway Police Department, officials said.​ February 2, 2017 Sgt. William Jones Jr. faces one count of felony theft and malfeasance after an investigation that began at the request of Causeway...

The amount of money a former deputy is accused of stealing is a lot higher than initially reported, according to an audit released today. January 23, 2017 CROWLEY - The amount of money a former deputy is accused of stealing is a lot higher than initially reported, according to an audit released today. Last April, Maxine Trahan was fired and booked ...

The State Police, after testing the officer's hair, determined he had been using methamphetamine at the time of his arrest. Nov 23, 2016 A court hearing conducted in secret this year featured startling testimony about a New Orleans-based drug task force that has come under federal investigation, including allegations that a longtime member of the g...

State police continue to look into how a handgun reported missing from the Welsh Police Department's evidence room nearly three years ago ended up back on the streets. Jul 21, 2016 WELSH, La. (AP) - State police continue to look into how a handgun reported missing from the Welsh Police Department's evidence room nearly three years ago ended up back...

The raiding deputies said they discovered marijuana was missing from an evidence bag and $4,000 was missing from a department cash box. They seized 32 guns, numerous items stored in the department's evidence room and police reports. June 8, 2016 Recent months have been tough for the small police force patrolling Grand Isle. It was raided in the cou...

The Advertiser, theadvertiser.comBYLINE: Seth Dickerson, Parish, LAMaxine Trahan (Photo: Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office)Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office Public Information Officer Maxine Traha...

The Times-Picayune, NOLA.com BYLINE: Michelle Hunter, NOLA.com 2 VIDEOS Grand Isle, LAGrand Isle Police Dept. accused of sloppy evidence protocols JPSO Sheriff Newell Normand Discusses Grand Isle Police Dept. Probe Jefferson ...

HoumaToday.comBYLINE: Raymond Legendre, Staff WriterLink to ArticleAssumption, LATHIBODAUX -- A former Assumption deputy was indicted by a grand jury today on hundreds of charges stemming from allegations he used drugs collec...

The Times-Picayune, nola.comBYLINE: Leslie Williams, The Times-PicayuneLink to ArticleNew Orleans, LASgt. Emelda Blanco, left, and detective Vernon Hayes, right, escort Jimmy Spratt, 36, into central lock-up after Spratt was ...

Daily Town Talk (Alexandria, Louisiana)BYLINE: Town Talk staffVidalia, LAThe chief of police in Vidalia is facing a federal indictment for allegedly making false statements to federal authorities.Ronald G. "Tapper" Hendricks ...

American Press, americanpress.comLink to ArticleLake Charles, LAA former Vinton assistant police chief has pleaded guilty to malfeasance.Chad Porterfield, 35, of Vinton, entered his plea Monday in Lake Charles.Porterfield's s...

The Advocate (Baton Rouge, Louisiana), Main Edition, B; Pg. 04BYLINE: DAVID J. MITCHELL; RIVER PARISHES BUREAUAssumption Parish, LAAssumption Parish Sheriff Mike Waguespack said Wednesday he has hired a retired Louisiana Stat...

DailyComet.comLink to ArticleBYLINE: Raymond Legendre, Staff WriterAssumption Parish, LATHIBODAUX — As an investigation into potential wrongdoing in its evidence room continues, the Assumption Sheriff’s Office announced Wedne...

Eyewitness News, 10 KLFY,- WorldNow and KLFY, klfy.comLink to ArticleLink to VideoEunice City, LAWhen an inmate is caught trying to break out of jail it adds more time to their sentence, but one prisoner in the Eunice City Ja...

DailyComet.comLink to ArticleBYLINE: Raymond Legendre, Staff WriterAssumption Parish, LATHIBODAUX — A former Assumption sheriff’s deputy faces hundreds of counts of malfeasance in office after a three-month State Police inves...

DailyComet.comLink to ArticleBYLINE: Raymond Legendre, Staff WriterAssumption Parish, LATHIBODAUX — The impact of a former Assumption sheriff’s deputy’s alleged tampering with evidence could be felt on hundreds of drug cases,...

AssetRecoveryWatch.com | Miami, USABYLINE: Mary Spicuzza St Louis, MOAt a Glance> Audit of St. Louis Police Department property room finds problems> Scandal-plagued Department was hurt by poor internal controls> Recommendatio...

The Daily Iberian, iberianet.comBY HEATHER MILLER, THE DAILY IBERIANLink to ArticleSt. Martinville, LAST. MARTINVILLE — A former St. Martinville Police officer convicted of stealing guns, drugs and cash from the police depart...

www.fox8live.comBYLINE: Rob Masson, Reporter, Orleans, LANew Orleans acting police chief Warren Riley talks with reporters in New Orleans Monday Oct. 10, 2005. Riley spoke about the personal loss of many...

DailyComet.comBy Raymond Legendre, Staff WriterLink to ArticleAssumption, LATHIBODAUX — An Assumption sheriff’s deputy in charge of storing and maintaining the agency’s criminal evidence has been suspended over allegations he...

The Advocate (Baton Rouge, Louisiana), Main EditionBYLINE: RIVER PARISHES BUREAUAssumption Parish, LAAssumption Parish Sheriff Mike Waguespack said he placed a 17-year-veteran lieutenant on administrative leave and called for...

Leesville Daily Leader, leesvilledailyleader.comLink to ArticleLeesville, LaDistrict Attorney Asa Skinner and Vernon Parish Sheriff Sam Craft display $13,000 worth of crack cocaine and $40,000 in cash that was confiscated in ...

The Advocate (Baton Rouge, Louisiana), Main EditionBYLINE: DAVID J. MITCHELL; RIVER PARISHES BUREAUAssumption Parish, LAEvidence tampering might affect other investigationsDistrict Attorney Ricky Babin has informed judges and...

shreveporttimes.comBYLINE: Barbara Leader, Louisiana Gannett LouisianaFormer Louisiana State trooper Ronald Thomas appeared Monday in court in Monroe.MONROE -- Former Louisiana State trooper Ronald Thomas appeared Monday morn...

KATC-TV3, katc.comBYLINE: The Associated PressJennings, LAJENNINGS, La. (AP) - A sentencing date has not been set for a former Jennings police chief accused of taking drugs and money from the police department's evidence room...

Worldnow and WAFB, WAFB 9 News (CBS), bayoubuzz.comBYLINE: Media SourcesBaton Rouge, LABATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) -The case against a judge's son and former clerk employee, who is accused of stealing cocaine from a police evidenc...

Capital City Press LLC, The Advocate New Orleans Edition, theadvocate.comBYLINE: Jim Mustian, Baton Rouge Parish, LAThe fired East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court’s Office employee charged with ...

Capital City Press LLC, The Advocate, theadvocate.comBYLINE: Jim Mustian, Baton Rouge Parish, LALa. high court move resolves potential conflicts of interestWilliam ColvinThe Louisiana Supreme Cour...

American Press, americanpress.comBYLINE: Doris Maricle / American PressJennings, LAJohnny LassiterJENNINGS — A former Jennings police chief accused of taking items from the department’s evidence room while serving as evidence...

KATC-TV3, katc.comBYLINE: Jim Hummel Jennings, LAFormer Jennings Police Chief Johnny Lassiter (pictured) is under arrest, accused of stealing items from the department's evidence room.Lassiter is facing charges of theft (over...

WWL-TV, Inc., Crime News, wwltv.comBYLINE: Ashley Rodrigue / Eyewitness News, , LAKENTWOOD, La. - Kentwood Police Chief Greg Newton turned himself into authorities Wednesday morning after an investi...

WWL-TV, Inc., Northshore News, wwltv.comBYLINE: Ashley Rodrigue / Eyewitness News, , LAKENTWOOD - Eyewitness News has learned of another investigation involving the Police Department, following the ...

WWL-TV, Inc., wwltv.comBaton Rouge, LABATON ROUGE, La. -- A Louisiana State Police sergeant is behind bars after allegedly selling large amounts of cocaine and taking evidence, according to Col. Mike Edmonson, the superintend...

KNOE 8 News, knoe.comMonroe, LAMONROE, La., (KNOE 8 News) - A former state trooper arrested back in March of this year, has now been rearrested on additional charges.As part of an ongoing investigation, Ronald Thomas was rear...

WWL-TV, Inc., Northshore News, wwltv.comBYLINE: Ashley Rodrigue / Eyewitness News, , LAKENTWOOD, La. -- The Kentwood Police Department is under investigation following a complaint of missing evidenc...

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, American Press, The Republic, a division of Home News Enterprises, therepublic.comBYLINE: Link to ArticleCalcasieu Parish, LALAKE CHARLES, La. — A judge has ordered a former Calcasieu Parish deputy to pa...

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, The Republic, therepublic.comLink to ArticleCalcasieu Parish, LALAKE CHARLES, La. — State Judge Wilford Carter has ordered a former Calcasieu Parish sheriff's deputy to pay restitution after he pleaded g...

New Orleans Net LLC, nola.comBYLINE: John Simerman, The Times-Picayune Orleans Parish, LALink to ArticleThe Orleans Parish Post-Conviction DNA/Evidence Project is inventorying and organizing criminal evidence at the Orleans P...

New Orleans Net LLC, nola.comBYLINE: John Simerman, The Times-Picayune Orleans Parish, LALink to ArticleThe Orleans Parish Post-Conviction DNA/Evidence Project is inventorying and organizing criminal evidence at the Orleans P...

Capital City Press LLC, The Advocate, theadvocate.comBYLINE: C.J. FUTCH, River Parishes bureauLink to ArticleAssumption Parish, LANAPOLEONVILLE - A former Assumption Parish sheriff’s lieutenant will serve five years in prison...

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, The Republic, therepublic.comVinton, LALAKE CHARLES, La. — The sentencing of a former Vinton assistant police chief who pleaded guilty to malfeasance in November has been moved to October.According to th...

New Orleans Net, nola.comBYLINE: Brendan McCarthy, The Times-PicayuneLink to ArticleNew Orleans, LAIn November 2008, Warren Riley, then superintendent of the New Orleans Police Department, pledged an investigation of the disa...

The Associated Press State & Local Wire, The Advertiser, http://www.theadvertiser.comKrotz Springs, LAAuthorities say a Krotz Springs Police Department dispatcher is accused of allowing two inmates into the police evidence ro...

The Times-Picayune, nola.comBYLINE: Times-Picayune Staff Link to ArticleNew Orleans, LANew Orleans police are investigating the disappearance of $3,440 in cash held at the NOPD's Central Evidence and Property Room, which was ...

DailyComet.com, dailycomet.comBYLINE: Eric Heisig, Staff WriterAssumption, LALouis Lambert DailyComet.comNAPOLEONVILLE — A former Assumption sheriff's deputy pleaded guilty to 438 malfeasance and drug charges Tuesday morning,...

Capital City Press LLC, The Advocate, theadvocate.comBYLINE: Terry L. Jones, Baton Rouge Parish, LAInformant reports administering drugsMaj. Jerome Fontenot with the WBR Sherriff's Department PORT A...