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Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Bossier City mayor and council take oath of office
Tuesday marked the beginning of a new era in Bossier City's leadership as the incumbent mayor and seven city council members, including four newcomers, were sworn in at the Bossier Civic Center. Returning to the mayor's office is Mayor Thomas H. Chandler, who is entering his second term after being elected unopposed ahead of the March 29 election. Chandler stated he is committed to continue the progress of his first four years − promising to begin a new chapter where everyone was committed to making a better, stronger and safer Bossier City. "... and we have done that," Chandler stated. "I promise to be a mayor that puts people first. I promise that I will be a mayor for all citizens of Bossier City and that I would listen and serve all the people of our great city. I proudly say that I have done that and I will continue to keep that promise." Chandler said that as the city moves into the newest chapter of Bossier City government that citizens can expect them to be efficient and focused. As leaders, they will provide transparency and accountability because it's what the citizens of Bossier City deserve. "We elect mayors to make sure that essential work of government is done," Chandler said. "I am proud of the things that we have accomplished in our first term." Chandler highlighted the accomplishments of his term term, including crime statistics that are trending down, the high gradings of the city's water and water system and fire department, the passage of term limits, the hiring of a new city engineer and the strengthening of collaborative relationships with community stakeholders such as Barksdale Air Force Base and Bossier Chamber of Commerce, and the significant pay raises of all Bossier City employees. "We will commit to manage our infrastructure so that families and businesses can function and flourish," Chandler said. "We'll be wise and prudent stewards of the public money, spaces and trust, and we will make sure that our citizens continue to feel safe and secure. Leading is not always easy and it means that when we face conflict and disagreements we must work together to find common ground." "As I stand before you today, as your mayor that is proud of the things that we have accomplished but even more accomplished about the bright future that lies ahead − we will see that the future of Bossier City is bright and as your mayor, I will work to promote a Bossier that is business friendly, bolder and better," Chandler said. "I am proud to announce that Bossier City is constantly growing and moving in the right direction. We are moving onward and upward and we will all move this way together." Also sworn in Tuesday were the seven members of the Bossier City Council, including four new members, one of which is the first Black woman to serve on the council. District 1 − Brian Hammons (Incumbent) District 2 − Debra Ross District 3 − Cliff Smith District 4 − Joel Girouard District 5 − Vince Maggio (Incumbent) At Large − Christopher Smith (Incumbent) At Large − Craton Cochran Follow Ian Robinson on Twitter @_irobinson and on Facebook at This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: Bossier City mayor and council sworn into office
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Bossier man convicted series of armed robberies
BOSSIER PARISH, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — A Bossier man has been convicted on multiple felony charges related to a series of armed robberies that occurred in 2021 in and around Bossier City. On September 24, 2021, a man dressed in a black hoodie wearing sunglasses and a face mask walked into the Exxon Food Mart in the 2200 block of Barksdale Boulevard in Bossier City. he pointed the gun at the clerk and demanded money. According to the Bossier/Webster District Attorney's office, in less than three hours, two other locations nearby were robbed similarly. Each robbery victim told the police that the suspect pointed a gun at them in a similar manner, but reported different clothing for the robber in the three incidents that night, according to the press release. At trial, jurors heard from several Bossier City Police officers, including the lead investigator, Detective Jason Warren. He testified that the Raceway on Old Minden Road was robbed the same night. Surveillance footage from a nearby establishment showed a white Dodge truck with an orange toolbox arrive shortly before the robbery. Detective Warren said that a man exited the truck, walked toward the Raceway, and was later seen running back to the vehicle and driving off. An hour later, a man wearing a gold LSU hoodie and green face covering, matching the one used at the Raceway robbery, also robbed the Circle K nearby. 'Investigators used license plate readers in the area and quickly located a possible match for the white Dodge truck. In less than twelve hours from the time of the first armed robbery, detectives with the Bossier City Police Department had identified Jesus Perez as a person of interest,' said the Bossier/Webster Parish DA. Detectives discovered through surveillance footage that Perez's home was centrally located to the three armed robbery locations. The detailed officers initiated a traffic stop and identified the driver as the suspect. WATCH: Our docuseries 'Beyond the Headlines: Firearms Impact & Responsibility' When questioned, Perez admitted his clothes and truck may have been involved in the robberies, but claimed his brother and his brother's girlfriend borrowed the truck the day before, and likely committed the crimes. Detective Warren found that the brother was in Little Rock, Arkansas, at the time of the robberies, and the girlfriend was incarcerated in the Bossier Parish jail at the time. Bossier/Webster District Attorney Schuyler Marvin stated a search warrant led to the discovery of cash from the robberies, and a gun matching the description was found tucked under the pillow of Perez's bed with the serial number removed, adding a felony charge for the firearm. DA Marvin said the various outfits were found in the white truck. 'Detective Jason Warren and the entire Bossier City Police Department should be commended for their swift yet thorough investigation related to these armed robberies. A large number of officers were faced with the challenge of securing and investigating three separate crime scenes all at the same time. Yet they developed a lead and caught this guy in less than 12 hours,' said Bossier/Webster District Attorney Marvin. Perez will be sentenced for armed robbery, each count carrying ten to 99 years at hard labor plus a five-year enhancement for the use of a firearm. He also faces one to five years for possessing a gun with an 'obliterated serial number.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
