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Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Yahoo
Deputies arrest Denham Springs man accused of internet crimes against children
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A Denham Springs man was arrested on child sex crimes charges after a months-long investigation. Investigators from the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force arrested Derek Skelton, 39, on May 27 on charges of one count each of indecent behavior with juveniles and computer-aided solicitation of a minor. His bond was set at $200,000. 'We are constantly combating the online dangers awaiting the children of this parish and the State of Louisiana. ICAC Investigators are utilizing all investigative tools and forensic skills to keep predators from preying on innocent juvenile users of social media platforms and gaming servers,' Sheriff Jason Ard said. The sheriff's office said an investigation is ongoing. Chinese researchers charged with smuggling fungus into Michigan 3 Louisiana men arrested in connection to $10 million staged crash scheme Deputies arrest Denham Springs man accused of internet crimes against children Atlantic seaweed blob breaks record – and it's about to get even bigger Which stores are hosting midnight releases for the Nintendo Switch 2? Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
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2 arrested after meth, guns, cash, found in major drug bust in Livingston Parish
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Two people were arrested after Livingston Parish deputies found multiple illegal substances, guns and cash during a drug bust. According to Sheriff Jason Ard, the investigation began after the Narcotics Division received an anonymous tip that Jametheron Tate, 39, also known as 'GEE,' was distributing methamphetamine in the Denham Springs area while living on Colonial Drive. 'Our investigation led to our team securing a search warrant for his residence,' Ard said. Baton Rouge police make arrest in McDonald's shooting On May 27, agents executed the warrant. They found a large amount of drugs and other illegal items in the house. Items seized include: Approximately 63 grams of fentanyl powder. Approximately 16.2 grams of methamphetamine. Approximately 123.2 grams of marijuana. Around 300 dosage units of tadalafil. Four firearms. $1,480 in U.S. currency. Packaging materials and digital scales. Tate was booked into the Livingston Parish Detention Center on multiple charges: Sale, possession, or distribution of legend drugs with a secured personal surety bond set at $500. Possession of drug paraphernalia with a $500 bond. Possession with intent to distribute Schedule I controlled dangerous substances with a $50,000 bond. Possession with intent to distribute Schedule II controlled dangerous substances with a $100,000 bond. Possession of a firearm in the presence of controlled dangerous substances. Paisley Fobb, 36, who was reportedly connected to the ongoing investigation, was also arrested. Authorities said the investigation remains open. Supreme Court narrows scope of environmental reviews in Utah railroad case See fish kills in Louisiana? Here's how to report it to LDWF Red Stick Mom shares summer fun guide for Baton Rouge families Former NICU nurse accused of abusing babies now allowed to see brother's children Federal court blocks most of President Trump's tariffs Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Yahoo
28 students accused of vandalizing high school with flour, hot dogs, sardines
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Leaders from Livingston Parish Public Schools (LPPS) said 31 people have been identified in connection with a school vandalism using food items, Vaseline and toilet paper. According to LPPS, 28 of those people were students. The vandalism reportedly occurred on Friday, April 25, at Springfield High School, with the first group of people entering the campus around 12:15 a.m. before a second group arrived at around 2:42 a.m. Some of the damage to the campus included condiments and food being spread in classrooms and hallways. The school system said students entered through a window and threw flour, glitter, ketchup, chili, hot dogs and mustard in hallways and classrooms. Vaseline was placed on items, sardines were put in the ceiling and rugs, and cups and toilet paper were thrown around the campus. Tables were turned over, soil was found on concrete walkways and items were located on the roof. 'The action taken by these individuals is not a prank. It is vandalism to school property, plain and simple, and this type of behavior is not acceptable,' Superintendent Jody Purvis said. 'These individuals have disrespected their fellow students, the school's employees and members of the Springfield community. Furthermore, their actions caused damage and disruption.' Deputies assisted school leaders with the investigation. Sheriff Jason Ard said school administrators will determine disciplinary measures. School leaders said students will be disciplined based on the severity of their participation in the vandalism, with restitution required for those accused of destroying and damaging property. 'I want to thank the Springfield High and Springfield Elementary employees for their willingness to return the campus to a safe, healthy learning environment, allowing instruction for all students to resume as quickly as possible,' Purvis said. Luka Doncic donates entire cost of restoring vandalized Kobe Bryant mural in downtown Los Angeles Michael Bolton speaks out after cancer diagnosis, treatment: 'I want to keep going' 'Blessed': $349M Mega Millions jackpot winner finally comes forward to claim prize more than a month after drawing Congress awards gold medal to all Black female WWII unit, 'Six Triple Eight' Vietnam veterans reminisce on the conflict Who designed the Vietnam memorial? Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Yahoo
Deputies arrest man accused of firing shots in Livingston Parish
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Deputies arrested a man accused of firing shots in Livingston Parish. According to the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office, deputies were called to an area on LA Hwy 42 near Hwy 16 about shots fired shortly before 2 a.m. April 6. Sheriff Jason Ard said deputies found a vehicle crashed in a ditch with no one on the scene. 'The two incidents were found to be related,' Ard said. 'LPSO detectives identified and arrested the driver of the vehicle, 29-year-old Jacob Ferguson, of French Settlement.' Ard confirmed that no injuries or property damage was reported. Ferguson was arrested and booked into the Livingston Parish Detention Center on charges of illegal discharge of a firearm and hit and run. 'Thank you to citizens in the area who worked with us in this investigation,' said Ard. Democrats reject Johnson-Luna deal to kill proxy voting Netanyahu meets with Trump at the White House Zachary woman accused of beating daughter with belt, charged with child cruelty Senator says he was joking about using violence against journalists Deputies arrest man accused of firing shots in Livingston Parish Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Miami Herald
28-03-2025
- Miami Herald
Alligator breaks into home, whips at furniture as family watches, Louisiana video shows
A 9-foot alligator broke into a Louisiana family's home, and video of the intrusion shows it started slapping around furniture when confronted. The break-in happened around 10 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26, at the Waterfront East subdivision in Maurepas, according to the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office. Nobody got hurt, unless you count the alligator's pride. '(The) family tells us this gator 'broke in' through their screened-in porch,' the sheriff's office said in an email to McClatchy News. 'Livingston Parish has close to 400 nautical miles of waterways,' Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard said. 'This isn't LPSO's first run-in with a gator and won't be our last. ... It's part of the job out here!' Sheriff's office video shows the alligator had bellied up to the bar when deputies arrived. It then bit down on a chair cushion and went into a series of 'death rolls,' a term for the spinning maneuver alligators use to drown their prey. One man eventually got on the gator's back — like a horseback rider — and held it down long enough to be tied. The alligator was dragged across the yard to a dock, then released into the nearby Diversion Canal, officials said. The video had been viewed more than 345,000 times on Facebook as of March 28, and racked up 4,000 reactions and comments. Among the commenters were amused Louisianians who likened an alligator in the house to an Uber Eats delivery. 'He's lucky he didn't end up by my house (because) he would have been dinner,' Jaime Cook wrote. 'I'd have a freezer full of gator meat,' David Danna posted. 'This is south Louisiana. We call this a good day. (That) don't shoot back,' Mitchell Harris said. 'Just imagine seeing that going out of the door in the morning if (you are) running late for work,' Sarah McMichael wrote. Maurepas is about a 70-mile drive northwest from New Orleans.
